Earnest Jackson III

Earnest Jackson III has been appointed the new internal auditor for the city of Jackson. Jackson will report directly to Mayor Scott Conger, overseeing the city’s audit committee and conducting protective and constructive audits across all municipal departments, evaluating the adequacy of accounting systems, and examining internal controls to safeguard city assets and ensure operational efficiency .Jackson joins the city after more than 20 years of service in the U.S. Coast Guard before retiring as a senior chief petty officer. During his military career, he held leadership roles in financial management, procurement, logistics, and internal auditing. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Arizona.