Megan Kilgore

Megan Kilgore is the elected City Auditor of Columbus, Ohio. She oversees seven divisions responsible for critical financial functions, including income tax collection ($1.3 billion annually), debt issuance and management (a $5 billion portfolio), investor relations, accounting and operations, payroll for more than 10,000 employees, and oversight of the City’s $2.8 billion investment portfolio. Her office also produces the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and other major financial disclosures.

Under her leadership, Columbus has maintained its AAA/Aaa/AAA credit ratings—making it the largest city in the U.S. with this distinction.

A recognized leader at the intersection of public finance and technology, Megan is known for driving modernization in public systems and using data and innovation to drive outcomes. She advises fintech and infrastructure initiatives, including Airys (www.airys.tech), a platform designed to help governments springboard resiliency projects.

She received the 2023 Freda Johnson Award and has been recognized by The Bond Buyer, Women in Public Finance, and others for her leadership.

Before taking office, Megan worked as a municipal advisor to governments and public agencies across the country, specializing in complex financings, public-private partnerships, and long-range capital planning.

She is also an adjunct professor at The Ohio State University’s John Glenn College, where she teaches public finance and mentors rising leaders in government, business, and finance.