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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A cost allocation plan takes some work to set up and carry out, but it can take some pressure off of the general fund. Here are some helpful tips and resources should you decide to go that route.
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The Camas-Washougal Economic Development Association resisted audits for years, lost public funds and lacked even basic financial documentation since its inception, the Office of the Washington State Auditor found in two reports issued today.
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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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In this special edition of our Audit Connection newsletter, we offer a range of articles tailored to schools and school districts.
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Curious what the State Auditor’s Office did in 2019? Come take a look at our annual report.
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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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With recent passage of the CARES Act, FEMA’s Public Assistance Program has received an influx of resources available to state and local governments. Based on our years of experience auditing FEMA public assistance grants and FEMA’s current guidance, we have a few suggestions and resources for you.
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