The power of a problem: Breaking big problems into manageable pieces
This is the fifth article of our six-part power of a problem series. Missed the last article? Read it here.
Washington state governments
The power of a problem series: Using simple measurements to bring focus
This is the fourth article of our six-part power of a problem series. Missed the last article? Read it here.
The power of a problem series: Defining the problem
This is the third article of our six-part power of a problem series. Missed the last article? Read it here.
The power of a problem series: Identifying the problem
This is the second article of our six-part power of a problem series. Missed the introductory article? Read it here.
The power of a problem series: Identifying the right problem from the start
As a manager, you've likely come to think of problems as bad things. They are something you need to get rid of or fix as quickly as possible. Problems cause pain, anxiety and stress—for you, your staff and your organization. So it's only natural to view problems with a wary eye and a sigh before you cast about for a quick solution to make them go away.
Cybersecurity Special Report 2022: Keeping an independent eye on government IT security
Washington's state and local governments possess countless IT systems that provide critical government services and handle vital and sometimes very personal data. The public expects government to do all it can to ensure that these systems are secure so critical services can be delivered and data stored in those systems is not lost, stolen or damaged.
The State Auditor's Office plays a unique role in keeping an independent eye on government IT security. We work with state and local governments to help improve their cybersecurity programs through audits and outreach activities.
K&P leadership series: Using the five behaviors to build a Lean culture
This is the final article of our seven-part K&P leadership series. Missed the previous articles in the series? Read them all here.
K&P leadership series: Modeling the way
This is the sixth article of our seven-part K&P leadership series. Missed the previous article on encouraging the heart? Read it here.
Removing the mystery: How auditors select federal programs for audit
Governments that spend $750,000 or more in federal awards during their fiscal year must receive a Single Audit to determine their compliance with certain federal requirements. If your government has received a Single Audit—either annually or at some point in the past—you might have wondered how your auditor selected federal programs for audit.