An Audit of Criminal Justice Services Access

Securing Systems, Supporting People: A Look Inside the CJS Data Access Audit

What does it take to protect sensitive data in a system that serves thousands? In this episode, County Auditor Chris Harding sits down with audit team members Shawna Ahlborn and Anthony Kournianos to unpack their recent review of Salt Lake County’s Criminal Justice Services (CJS).

Together, they explore what it means to balance security with service—how access to sensitive data is managed, what happens when employees leave, and how even small inconsistencies in recordkeeping can have ripple effects. You’ll hear about the behind-the-scenes collaboration with CJS, how early improvements were already underway, and why this audit is as much about people as it is about processes.