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The Team

Who We Are

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       Marcie Jones,          M Accy, CFE, CrFA, CIPM

Executive Director

Marcie Jones is a dynamic and results-driven leader with a distinguished career in public service, specializing in fraud prevention, leadership development, and strategic program implementation. Marcie has a Master's Degree in Accountancy from Ole Miss.  She is also a Certified Fraud Examiner and a Certified Forensic Accountant.  

 

As the Director of the Office of Fraud Enforcement, she spearheaded high-impact initiatives that identified over 5,000 cases of fraud, resulting in civil fraud assessments on more than 2,600 tax returns and over 600 criminal referrals. Her groundbreaking work in launching the Emerging Threats and Data Analytics Program played a pivotal role in safeguarding $1.2 billion in tax revenue by preventing fraudulent COVID relief credit claims. Her strategic vision and data-driven approach have significantly enhanced the Internal Revenue Service’s ability to detect and mitigate fraud at a national level.

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Her leadership as Fraud Lead on the Clean Energy Credits team advanced fraud prevention strategies tied to the Inflation Reduction Act, while her creation of a new Data Analytics team brought in specialized talent to drive innovation. 

 

Marcie is a highly accomplished accounting and fraud prevention professional with a strong academic foundation and commitment to continuous growth and leadership. Marcie brings a unique blend of technical expertise and global project leadership to her work. Her dedication to professional development is reflected in her successful completion of the Frontline Leadership Readiness Program, Executive Readiness Program, and Pathway to Senior Management Program which equipped her with the strategic, operational, and leadership skills to drive impactful change and lead high-performing teams across complex organizations.

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Marcie spent more than 20 years as a volunteer at the Ronald McDonald house. Marcie has two Havanese puppies Oliver and Emma.She also is an avid reader.  She is married to Brad J ones, JD, LLM.

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Johnna Carter M. CrJ, CrFA

Executive Accountant

Johnna Carter is an accomplished Certified Fraud Accountant and fraud prevention leader with over a decade of experience driving large-scale fraud investigations, leading high-impact compliance initiatives, and delivering organizational change within the U.S. Department of the Treasury. A Prosci Certified Change Management Practitioner and respected advisor, Johnna has spearheaded initiatives that safeguarded more than $1.2 billion in government funds and enhanced fraud risk mitigation at the national level.

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Recently serving as Senior Operations Advisor in the Office of Fraud Enforcement, Johnna oversees fraud operations for a 140+ person analyst team, ensuring program integrity, audit readiness, and strategic stakeholder engagement across federal agencies. A trusted liaison to Treasury leadership, auditors, and law enforcement partners, Johnna brings clarity, structure, and strategic insight to some of the most complex risk challenges facing her clients. Prior to her job as a Senior Operations Advisor, Johnna served an Revenue Officer and then as a Fraud Enforcement Advisor for the IRS for more than 25 years.

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With advanced expertise in forensic investigations, risk strategy, internal controls, and executive communication, Johnna continues to lead with impact, balancing operational rigor with a commitment to continuous improvement and public trust.

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In her spare time Johnna is an avid Georgia Bulldogs football team fan, and she enjoys yard work and cooking.  Johnna is married to James Carter and she has 3 sons and 4 grandkids. 

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Education & Credentials

  • Certified Fraud Accountant

  • M.Ed., Criminal Justice – Troy University (4.0 GPA)

  • B.S., Criminal Justice – Valdosta State University (3.85 GPA)

  • Prosci Certified Change Management Practitioner

  • IRS Certified Instructor & Facilitator

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