Finance Commissioner Peggy Ingison is leaving her post
Minnesota Finance Commissioner Peggy Ingison is leaving her position to become the Chief Financial Officer of Minneapolis Public Schools. She's the first commissioner in Pawlenty's Administration to leave since the November election. Will there be more? If so, who else?
Here's the release:
Peggy Ingison Named Minneapolis Public Schools’ Chief Financial Officer
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 7, 2006 – Peggy Ingison, commissioner of finance for the state of Minnesota, has been named chief financial officer for Minneapolis Public Schools. She is expected to officially assume her post the first of the year.
As chief financial officer, Ingison will be responsible for overseeing the district’s daily finances as well as managing the annual budget.
“We are fortunate to have Peggy joining the district at a time when we are faced with budget shortfalls and continuous restraints. Her experience and knowledge of finance, particularly at the state level, will greatly benefit the children of Minneapolis. I am confident that she will lead us to where we need to be financially as a district,” said Interim Superintendent Bill Green.
Ingison has been a key member of Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s leadership team for more than three years, with immediate responsibility for ensuring the integrity and sound use of the state’s fiscal resources. She has also served on numerous committees dealing with budget, accountability reporting, and long-term strategic planning.
“I am excited about my new position. I believe that there isn’t any work more important than educating the children of Minneapolis. I am honored to work with Dr. Green and a team of professionals committed to enhancing the educational experience for students,” said Inginson.
Ingison has more than 30 years of experience in state government, serving as state budget director from 1996 to 2004 where she oversaw all aspects of the state budget, including development and preparation of the governor's budget recommendations to the legislature. Prior to that, she was a fiscal analyst with the Senate Finance Committee from 1982 to 1996, including six years as chief fiscal analyst. She began her career in state government in the Department of Transportation from 1976 to 1982, serving as an auditor and later financial manager of the transit office.
Ingison currently lives in New Brighton and is a 1974 graduate of Bemidji State University.
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