Idaho State Controller - Brandon D Woolf

🎲 The counties have been selected, and we're hitting the road!

Franklin, Canyon, Lemhi, Gooding, Owyhee, Butte, Power, and Ada counties have been chosen for Idaho's 2026 Primary Post-Election Audit.

These audits help verify election results, ensure every vote is accurately accounted for, and reinforce public confidence in Idaho's election process.

Open. Transparent. Accountable. 🗳️✔️

Are you wondering what all the State Controller does? You can learn for yourself about the unique and critical role of the Controller in Idaho in this article from Idaho Business Review.

The IBR Interviews of Highly Effective People: Brandon Woolf Brandon Woolf shares insights on leadership, collaboration, and modernizing Idaho's state controller office with a new financial system replacement.

🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their sacrifice is a reminder that the freedoms we experience today are not without cost.
Today, we remember.

And every day, we are grateful… thank you for your service. 🪖

🔍 Transparency Tuesday:

💡 Not all numbers mean the same thing.
An approved budget is a plan… it shows what a city or county intends to spend.
Actual spending? That’s tracked separately.

Understanding both gives you the full picture.
📊 Plan vs. Actuals = better insight.

👉 Learn more: https://transparent.idaho.gov/

Honoring Governor Dirk Kempthorne today and reflecting on a life defined by steady leadership, humility, and genuine service to others. Dirk’s impact on Idaho and the people he served will be felt for generations. He led with conviction and a deep belief that public service should always put people first, and his legacy will continue to shape our state for years to come.

Liberty isn’t just something we celebrate every 250 years. It’s something we maintain, protect, and pass forward every day. Thank you to the Idaho Department of Lands, my fellow Land Board Commissioners, and our America250 Committee for their work ensuring a successful LIBERTY GROVES event! 🇺🇸

These Groves are a living reminder that freedom requires care, stewardship, and long-term thinking. 🌳

Transparency Tuesday:

🔎 Where do your tax dollars go?

Transparent Idaho gives you a quick look at how public funds support things like transportation, public safety, parks, and more.

💡 Big picture. Clear insight.

Because understanding the bigger picture is where transparency starts.

👉 Start exploring: https://transparent.idaho.gov/

🚒 Honoring Those Who Answer the Call 🚒

On May 4, we recognize International Firefighters’ Day… a time to honor the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of firefighters across Idaho and beyond.

Every call they respond to represents more than an emergency, it reflects a promise to protect lives, property, and our communities, often in the most challenging conditions.

Transparent Idaho is proud to support transparency in how public resources are allocated to essential services like fire protection, because strong communities depend on both trust and accountability.

🔥 Thank you to the firefighters who stand ready, day and night.

After just one year, Idaho’s 2026 Luma User Survey Results are illuminated and ready to share:

🛠️ Support satisfaction increased 184%

📣 Communication effectiveness increased 29%

Behind these numbers are intentional changes - faster help, clearer updates, and a more reliable experience for the people keeping government operations running every day.

These Idaho-wide results show what’s possible when progress meets hard work.

Click here to view the full survey results! http://tiny.cc/ib02101

Today, I join my fellow Idahoans in mourning the tremendous loss of Governor Dirk Kempthorne.

Dirk had a steady, thoughtful approach that was reflected in the lasting policies he shaped and his enduring commitment to putting the people first. He believed that government exists to serve its citizens, and he carried that principle with him throughout his career in public service - as Mayor, Governor, Senator, and Secretary of the Interior.
Dirk's decades of accountable leadership have truly left their mark on both our great state and our nation.
Janalee and I extend our deepest condolences to Dirk's family, friends, and all who were touched by his life and service. Idaho is better because of him, and he will be deeply missed.