Sarah Keane

Sarah Keane serves as Deputy Chief Financial Officer for Washington County, Oregon’s Finance Agency, where she plays a pivotal role in overseeing fiscal governance and procurement integrity. In this capacity, she directs the agency’s financial auditing and compliance functions, ensuring that all acquisitions align with state and federal standards for transparency and accountability. Her procurement responsibilities center on securing independent, expert accounting and audit services to validate the accuracy of county financial reporting. She typically manages sole-source and competitive sealed-bid contracts for certified public accounting services, prioritizing technical competence and regulatory adherence over cost alone. Keane’s contractor relationships are exclusively with firms specializing in governmental auditing and financial compliance, primarily certified public accounting firms with proven experience in public sector financial oversight. She engages with a select network of qualified vendors who maintain rigorous internal controls, adhere to Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), and possess demonstrated expertise in county-level financial reporting. Her procurement approach emphasizes long-term, performance-based partnerships with firms that can deliver consistent, high-integrity audit services without conflicts of interest. Keane’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” She does not utilize socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB programs, instead prioritizing technical qualifications and independence as the primary selection criteria. This approach underscores her commitment to maintaining the objectivity and credibility of financial audits, which are foundational to public trust. Her procurement focus is entirely concentrated on NAICS 541211 — Offices of Certified Public Accountants — reflecting a specialized domain expertise in governmental financial auditing. She procures services including external financial audits, internal control assessments, compliance reviews, and forensic accounting support, ensuring that all engagements meet the highest standards of professional accounting practice and public sector accountability.