State Auditor Pat McCarthy Archives - Office of the Washington State Auditor

Results for: State Auditor Pat McCarthy

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.”

… CONTINUE READING →

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.

… CONTINUE READING →

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.

… CONTINUE READING →

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.

… CONTINUE READING →

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.”

… CONTINUE READING →

‘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.

… CONTINUE READING →

Washington State Auditor Pat McCarthy signs a document at her desk.

A Message from State Auditor Pat McCarthy

September 18, 2020

State Auditor Pat McCarthy discusses how the Auditor’s Office has been working to maintain and even increase government accountability during the coronavirus pandemic.

… CONTINUE READING →

Washington State Auditor Pat McCarthy stands with the state Capitol building in the background.

A Message from State Auditor Pat McCarthy: Financial accountability has never been more necessary

June 24, 2020

State Auditor Pat McCarthy talks about the importance of audits during this time of economic distress.

… CONTINUE READING →

Washington State Auditor Pat McCarthy will donate salary increase to The Other Bank Program

June 19, 2020

Washington State Auditor Pat McCarthy announced Friday she will donate a scheduled salary increase to charity.

… CONTINUE READING →

A message from State Auditor Pat McCarthy: Annual financial report filing deadline extended to July 1, 2020

June 18, 2020

Late Wednesday, June 17, legislative leadership surprised us with a second extension of the annual financial report filing deadline. The new filing deadline is July 1, 2020.

… CONTINUE READING →

The Audit Connection Blog

Results for: State Auditor Pat McCarthy