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Mark
Priebe
Director, OIG Non-Federal Audit Team

Mark Priebe is the director of the Non-Federal Audit Team at the U.S. Department of Education (ED) Office of Inspector General (OIG). Mark started in this role in January 2017. He appreciates the unique challenges that ED grantees face. His favorite part of his job is traveling to meet different certified public accountants who audit education grantees. Since joining the OIG, he has been able to update many of the audit guides issued by the Non-Federal Audit Team. Additionally, Mark has worked with ED officials, trade groups, GAQC, and the AICPA on important single audit matters. Mark is originally from Michigan, where he attended Madonna University in Livonia to obtain his B.S. and MBA in accounting. In 2009, he moved to Fredericksburg, Virginia with his wife and son and began his federal career. Previously, Mark worked for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. He is the varsity golf coach for the Fredericksburg Christian Eagles, a volunteer at school and church whenever possible, and an avid golfer who loves hitting the links.