Lester Bracey was selected in 2025 to serve as interim auditor for Missoula County, filling the remainder of the term for outgoing Auditor Dave Wall through Nov. 3, 2026. 

Lester has served as assistant auditor for Missoula County since 2021. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Montana and has more than 30 years of experience in process management, budget control, service delivery and quality assurance.