Annual audit of Washington’s spending finds state continues to struggle to meet federal rules and resolve repeat issues
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Better data, documentation needed to ensure consistency in public land lease rates for docks, shellfish farming and more
Washington shellfish are enjoyed the world over; marinas connect people with the state’s beautiful stretches of water. Both can rely on publicly owned land under the waves, through aquatic land leases.
A performance audit published today reviewed the processes for determining the lease rates for aquatic lands, and how those processes contribute to fairness for leaseholders and the state through consistency.
Capital gains tax, Climate Commitment Act: See how these programs affected Washington's bottom line in fiscal year 2023
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Preserving drinkable water supplies requires updating state’s water efficiency efforts, performance audit finds
With limited supplies in greater demand, Washington needs to better understand current water system data to reduce the loss of drinkable water, according to a new performance audit by the Office of the Washington State Auditor.
The Department of Health is tasked with increasing the efficiency of the state’s 2,065 local municipal water systems through both customer-focused conservation efforts and minimizing the loss of water as it travels through the systems.
Only a quarter of Washington’s Medicaid-enrolled children are tested for lead, audit finds
Washington does not meet federal requirements to test children for lead exposure, according to a new performance audit by the Office of the Washington State Auditor.
Greetings Washington Finance Officers Association – the Washington State Auditor’s Office has trainings, sessions and resources just for you!
Hello, WFOA 2023! The State Auditor's Office is excited to be reconnecting with our partners in government accountability in the Lilac City (a.k.a. Spokane).
34 unresolved findings and $1.2 billion questioned: A summary of SAO’s audit of Washington’s federal spending in 2022
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Summary infographic of Washington’s 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
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Washington’s agricultural commissions effective, can do more, audit finds
OLYMPIA – Local agricultural industry producers believe they benefit from the state commissions that promote commodities from cranberries to beef, and Washington should consider a statewide brand for its homegrown goods, according to a new performance audit by the Office of the Washington State Auditor.
Employment Security Department partially implemented customer service reforms, audit finds
OLYMPIA – Responding to a request from state lawmakers, the Office of the Washington State Auditor evaluated the Employment Security Department on a number of measures related to customer service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The audit, released today, found that shorter wait times for callers and faster benefit payments to Washington's unemployed are primarily due to a decline in the number of jobless people, not to state reforms.