State Auditor Pat McCarthy notified Gov. Jay Inslee and the state Legislature today that the Office of the Washington State Auditor will begin two special examinations of the significant fraud and loss of public funds at the state Employment Security Department.
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We’ve encouraged local governments to step up their documentation practices. If you still need convincing to document, document, document, here are five reasons you should do it.
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State law requires local governments and state agencies to approval in writing from the State Auditor’s Office (SAO) and the Attorney General’s Office for settlement or compromise of any claim arising from misappropriation. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions to help you navigate this requirement.
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Criminals, suspected to be part of an international crime ring, have targeted the state’s Employment Security Department and are filing fraudulent unemployment claims using the names and personal information of real people to steal public money. Here are a few questions and answers regarding this fraud.
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As your employees continue to telework, they might be handling, transferring and storing confidential data at home differently than they did at their usual work location. Learn how to protect this information in this new work environment.
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As promised, I wanted to let you know as soon as possible that a limited extension of the annual financial report filing deadline has been approved by legislative leadership. The new filing deadline is June 17.
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Many governments are feeling the pressure on their general fund and looking at cost cutting and other measures. Here are some areas you might be looking at and some tips and resources to keep in mind.
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If the COVID-19 crisis is hurting your local government’s cash flow, you might be looking to borrow from restricted funds. Here are a few things to keep in mind.
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The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) voted Thursday, May 7 to delay implementation of several new accounting standards. The decision by GASB takes effect immediately, and comes in response to requests by governments across the country as they grapple with the coronavirus pandemic.
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These undoubtedly are stressful times. However, building resilience now might help you not just cope now but even improve how you respond to difficult situations in the future.
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