News Release

Courtney Schaafsma

STATEHOUSE — Auditor Tera Klutz appointed Courtney Schaafsma to serve as chief of staff, announced during the inauguration ceremony on Jan. 9.

“We couldn’t be more excited to have Courtney join our team,” said Klutz. “Courtney has extensive knowledge and experience in government finance at the state and local levels. Her expertise and commitment to a supporting a more transparent and accountable government are what made her a perfect fit for the role.”

Schaafsma previously served under the Pence and Holcomb Administrations as the commissioner for the Department of Local Government Finance. She has also served as the director of School Efficiency with the Indiana Department of Education for a year and a half. She has also served as executive director of the Distressed Unit Appeal Board for four years,

“She brings 12 years of leadership at the state level in addition to almost 10 years serving as a municipal financial advisor for Crowe, LLP.”

As chief of staff, Schaafsma will plan and direct all administrative, financial and operational activities in collaboration with the auditor of state.

“The Auditor of State’s Office continues to modernize and improve the services it provides to Hoosier residents and state employees. I appreciate the opportunity to work with Klutz and the AOS team on these important initiatives,” said Schaafsma.