Financial Investigator

Johnette Carter (Johnna) is an accomplished fraud and compliance leader with over a decade of experience leading complex forensic investigations. Her expertise is rooted in her extensive career with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, where she served in critical roles including Senior Operations Advisor, Project Manager, and Fraud Technical Advisor.

As a trusted advisor to internal teams, federal agencies, and law enforcement, Johnna has a proven track record of protecting enterprise value through meticulous risk mitigation and process improvement. She has led operations for over 140 fraud analysts, overseen quality assurance programs, and served as a key liaison to auditors and investigative bodies.

Johnna’s hands-on experience in forensic investigation is substantial. She has supported more than 5,000 fraud case reviews, contributing to over 600 criminal referrals and 2,700 civil penalties. A highlight of her career includes leading a COVID tax fraud initiative that successfully protected $1.2 billion in government funds.

In addition to her investigative prowess, Johnna is a Prosci Certified Change Management Practitioner and an IRS Certified Instructor. She has delivered more than 200 expert presentations on high-risk financial topics and has testified as a subject-matter expert in criminal trials. Her leadership and contributions have been recognized with honors including the Federal Employee of the Year award and the Fraud Merit Award.

Johnna holds a Master of Education in Criminal Justice from Troy University and is a Certified Financial Analyst (CrFA). Her strategic mindset and results-driven approach make her an invaluable asset in uncovering financial truth and delivering clear, actionable results.