1,766
Audits Completed in 2026

634
Audits in Progress

$199 Billion
Subject to Audit

Anatomy of an Audit

Audits are one of the ways Washingtonians can see how government is working. Our infographic helps you easily understand the progression from planning to publishing.

Learn About The Auditing Process

 

Updated Resource

SAO’s “Managing Federal Awards” handbook has been recently updated to include the latest guidance to help local governments properly monitor and manage the complexities of federal awards.

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