The Audit Connection Blog
Annual BARS updates are live
The Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting System (BARS) Manuals for GAAP and cash basis governments have been updated and are available on our website at www.sao.wa.gov/, under “BARS & Annual Filing.” ... CONTINUE READING
Our updated financial statement checklists have arrived
Do you use a checklist to prepare or review your financial statements? If not, maybe you should! We have updated our financial statement checklists for local governments. ... CONTINUE READING
Pierce County public fraud investigation leads to indictment
In December, we published the results of Washington’s largest public fraud investigation on record. This week, the person we identified as having misappropriated $6.9 million from a local government was indicted on federal charges. ... CONTINUE READING
Neill Public Library in Pullman improves services to patrons
Neill Public Library is a central gathering place where residents socialize, explore, discover and connect with the world around them. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pullman city leadership wanted to instill a culture of process improvement by using the Lean method in city operations. The library, meanwhile, already had started to work on improving customer experience. Library staff weren’t familiar with Lean, though, making the library a natural place for a pilot project. ... CONTINUE READING
A well-balanced, full-bodied Lean success in Washington wine country: process improvement success at Walla Walla Treasurer’s Office
The Performance Center’s years of working with local governments all across Washington has given the Center an unprecedented understanding of the needs of local governments. Our targeted, customized approach to process improvement work not only helps local governments succeed in their chosen process, but gives them the depth of understanding they need to foster a Lean culture within. ... CONTINUE READING
How Benton-Franklin Health District used Lean to make its immunization process work better
The Benton-Franklin Health District building is a clean, modern facility, shining brightly from its location tucked behind a shopping center and other businesses. The waiting room is spacious, and the interior brims with helpful pamphlets about preventing common diseases, staying healthy and knowing when to visit your doctor. The facility is designed to put clients at ease as they wait for their appointments. Health District employees care about their clients and have designed their space around their clients’ comfort. ... CONTINUE READING