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2005 Audit Findings of the Washington State Auditor and Deloitte & Touche
(2007)
Allan Thompson

The management letter discusses our review of the most recent financial and accountability audits performed in King County by the Washington State Auditor's Office.  Released April 11, 2007.

Management Letter (27 KB)            Report Summary (21 KB)


Internal Control Self-Assessment Audit Survey (2007)
Allan Thompson, Wendy Soo Hoo, Jan Lee

The objective of the audit survey was to determine whether the county had established policies defining responsibility for internal controls; to evaluate the state of general internal control and controls for information systems based on agencies' self-assessments; and to compare county practices to practices identified in current literature.  Presented February 13, 2007.

Report in pdf Format (302 KB)


2004 Audit Findings of the Washington State Auditor and Deloitte & Touche (2005)
Allan Thompson

The management letter discusses our review of the most recent Washington State Auditor's Office reports on King County.  Issued November 28, 2005.

Management Letter (72 KB)


Records Storage Follow-up Review (2005)
Wendy Soo Hoo

The purpose of the review was to evaluate the section's progress in implementing recommendations from the 2004 City-County Records Storage Operations Partnering Opportunities study.  Presented July 26, 2005.

Report in pdf Format (92 KB)           


Washington State Auditor's Office 2003 Audit Findings (2005)
Larry Brubaker

The management letter discusses our review of the most recent Washington State Auditor's Office reports on King County.   

Management Letter in pdf Format (43 KB)



City-County Records Storage Operations Partnering Opportunities
 
(2004)
Ron Perry, Bert Golla, David Reynolds

 

Reviewed potential City-County partnering opportunities for records storage that would allow both jurisdictions to achieve service improvements and cost savings.  Presented March 23, 2004.

 

Report in pdf Format (449 KB)

 


Washington State Auditor's Office 2002 Audit Findings (2004)
Bert Golla, David Reynolds

Analysis and monitoring of county agency responses to and implementation of findings and recommendations from State Auditor’s reports. Issued January 5, 2004.

Management Letter in PDF Format (384 KB)


Joint Work Plan for Partnering Opportunities (2003)
Bert Golla, Ron Perry

Per county motion, the King County Auditor and the Seattle City Auditor will work together to survey functional areas where county and city resources might be used together more effectively. 

Report Summary            Report in PDF Format (338 KB)


Take Home Vehicle Taxability Issue (2003)
Bert Golla

Monitored development and implementation of Assigned Take-Home Vehicles policies and procedures to ensure compliance to the Council’s mandate and to the federal payroll tax requirements. Issued March 5, 2003.

Management Letter in PDF Format (72 KB)


Washington State Auditor's Office 2000 Audit Findings (2001)
Makoto (Mac) Fletcher, Harriet Richardson

Analysis and monitoring of county agency responses to and implementation of findings and recommendations from State Auditor’s reports. Released November 13, 2001.

Management Letter in PDF Format (14KB)


Take-Home Vehicle Policies and Practices (2001)
Susan Baugh, Makoto (Mac) Fletcher

The audit reviewed the countywide use of assigned take home vehicles and agencies' compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and laws.  Presented June 26, 2001.

Report Summary            Report in PDF Format (106KB)


Audit Recommendation Implementation (2000)
Nancy McDaniel

The Auditor’s Office conducts a regular follow-up of past audits to determine if the recommendations have been implemented.  This study reviewed audit recommendations made in 1994 through 1997.  Presented June 13, 2000.

Report Summary                    Report in PDF Format (328KB)


King County Interlocal Agreements and Public Agency Contracts  (1998) 
Susan Baugh, Risa Sandler, Dan Eder

The study compared the terms of interlocal agreements actually executed with those adopted by the Council to see if they are substantially the same.  Presented April 14, 1998.

Report Summary


County Employee Benefits (1997)
Susan Baugh

This management letter reviewed the King County employee benefits program to determine whether OHRM has fully implemented the benefits program; County employees are knowledgeable about the range of available benefits; the extent to which County employees utilize the available benefits; and the competitiveness of the benefits program in attracting and retaining high caliber County employees.

Report Summary


Supported Employment Program (1995)
Susan Baugh

The audit evaluated the county's effectiveness in meeting the goals and objectives established for the supported employment program.

Report Summary


Customer Service Motion Survey (1995)
Bert Golla

This project evaluated the extent of implementation of the Customer Service motion in the operations of county departments, divisions, and sections or units having directing dealings with the general public.

Report Summary


Audit Recommendation Implementation Study (1995)
Nancy McDaniel

The study surveyed a sample of past audits to determine whether audit recommendations were being implemented.

Report Summary


Travel Expenses and Credit Card Usage (1994)
Harriet Richardson, Paul Walker

The audit determined whether county travel expenses were reasonable; whether travel expenses and corporate credit card usage were in compliance; and whether adequate controls existed to prevent unauthorized travel expense reimbursement or use of credit cards.

Report Summary


Span of Control (1994)
Harriet Richardson, Nancy McDaniel, Beckett Thomsen

This special study reviewed the organizational structure of King County government, focusing on identifying the span of control and number of organizational layers within each agency and the County as a whole.

Report Summary


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