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Few ballots rejected, but rejection rates vary by county, gender and race, performance audit finds

February 1, 2022

In the counties reviewed, election officials followed the law in determining whether to reject a ballot. However, the likelihood that a voter’s ballot will be rejected varied greatly by county. And ballots cast by some demographic groups – including younger voters, male voters, and those belonging to certain racial and ethnic groups – have higher rejection rates than others.

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SAO’s top hits of 2021

December 16, 2021

As we come to the end of 2021, we at SAO want to thank you for your commitment to accountability and transparency. We know it takes people like you, people who care and put in the effort, to make good government happen.

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Gaps in accountability led to $315,000 misappropriation by Employment Security Department employee

December 6, 2021

A former state Employment Security Department (ESD) employee misappropriated at least $315,282 in 2020, according to a fraud report released today by the Office of the Washington State Auditor. The investigation also identified $121,503 in questionable unemployment benefit payments associated with the same employee.

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City of Wapato’s operations continue to struggle, recent audits show

November 10, 2021

While the city of Wapato’s financial safeguards have improved somewhat since the city’s last audits, the Office of the Washington State Auditor found significant weaknesses in two audits released today.

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A message from State Auditor Pat McCarthy: Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility

September 30, 2021

It can be tempting to think it’s the experts’ job to keep us safe online. We trust our colleagues who are IT professionals and the technology services we use to stay up to date on the latest threats. But all of us, whether or not we are technology experts, have a part to play in cybersecurity. That’s why this year’s theme for October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month is “Do your part, #BeCyberSmart.”

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Washington State Auditor will require COVID-19 vaccinations for staff

August 9, 2021

Today Gov. Inslee announced most state employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, and he encouraged separately elected officials to adopt the same approach.

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Vulnerabilities in federal law, gaps in state fraud detection led to losses in unemployment insurance program, audits find

April 13, 2021

Emergency federal unemployment programs launched early in the COVID-19 pandemic included provisions that opened state unemployment benefits to fraud, the Office of the Washington State Auditor found in three audits released today.

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Auditor McCarthy joins national association’s executive committee

January 11, 2021

Washington State Auditor Pat McCarthy has been appointed to the executive committee of the National State Auditors Association. The nonpartisan group represents state auditors’ interests in financial management and provides training and resources to professionals in the field.

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These acts of insurrection cannot stand. All Americans must condemn them.

January 7, 2021

“In light of the horrific attack yesterday on our nation’s Capitol, it is incumbent on every American to condemn these actions. I condemn them in the strongest terms.”

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‘Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.’ – RBG, 1933-2020

September 18, 2020

“I am saddened by the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, but truly inspired by her legacy – particularly her full-throated advocacy for women’s rights.

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