The Audit Connection Blog
Using data to visualize the world of fire protection districts
As a follow up to our #Gov101 series on fire districts, let’s take a look at what we can learn about these governments using the Financial Intelligence Tool (FIT)! ... CONTINUE READING
Does your government provide take-home vehicles?
When was the last time you assessed risks related to your take-home vehicle program, or updated your policy? Are you certain the benefits outweigh the costs? To help you navigate these waters, our Office’s Center for Government Innovation has developed a new resource to help you identify and implement best practices over take-home vehicles. ... CONTINUE READING
Washington: Don't lose our number
We believe it’s important to stay in communication at the Washington State Auditor’s Office. That’s why we email you about audit reports, new resources and news you can use. But do you know how to get in contact with us? ... CONTINUE READING
Are you curious how fire districts get and spend their money? Our new #Gov101 video on fire districts has answers.
The second part of our new #Gov101 video on fire districts walks through how fire districts in Washington manage their finances. ... CONTINUE READING
Check out these free cybersecurity resources!
Often local governments cite lack of resources for why they cannot move forward with their cybersecurity program – but did you know there are many resources available at no cost to you? ... CONTINUE READING
What would you do if a cyber attack happened to you?
Becoming the victim of a cyber attack can spark feelings of panic and dread. But maybe if you were fortunate enough to know that this could happen to anyone, and know that your government planned for such an event – maybe you might feel a little less panicked in that moment. ... CONTINUE READING
Five steps you can take to address Ransomware risks
Ransomware is on the rise for governments as a whole. Here are five steps to help your government avoid falling prey to this crime. ... CONTINUE READING
Are you considering everything you should do when employees leave your employment?
At work, staff come and go. However, if user access for a former employee does not get removed, that access could be exploited for undesirable purposes by a disgruntled employee, other staff, or even a hacker. ... CONTINUE READING
Cybersecurity advice you can use
As a part of Cybersecurity Awareness month, the Center for Government Innovation at the Office of the Washington State Auditor has put together some important tips and advice for local governments on cybersecurity best practices. This one-page guide is quick and informative, with actionable items anyone who works for local government- from finance to HR, from leadership to IT—can take to reduce cyber risks and #BeCyberSmart. ... CONTINUE READING
Are you a finance professional in a local government? #BeCyberSmart.
As a finance or administrative professional in a local government, you have key responsibilities for managing that government's resources. In your role, you interact with all aspects of a local government's operations as you inform budgetary decisions. We've created a document with three things you can do right now as a finance professional to #BeCyberSmart. After you read it, make sure to take a look at all the resources we have available on our #BeCyberSmart webpage for local government employees. ... CONTINUE READING