The audit determined whether Solid Waste equipment was replaced economically.

The audit evaluated the internal controls used in the accounts payable operation to determine if instances of double payments to vendors on the same invoices were significantly occurring and recurring.

The study reviewed the County's practices in budgeting and accounting for legal services, with specific attention to non-CX agencies and initiatives to develop case management and time billing systems for the Civil Division of the Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

The audit evaluated the effectiveness of the Environmental Division's system of accounting controls related to State Environmental Policy Act revenues and accounts receivable.

The study determined the extent of overtime usage, in what sections of the department overtime was incurred, and the reasons for overtime use.

The audit conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the Department of Youth Services Drug and Alcohol Program, including program administration, operations, services, funding and staffing.

The audit focused on the financial condition of NYFS, a contracted counseling services provider, and any potential problems with service delivery.

The audit determined whether the County's practices related to accepting bonds (financial guarantees) for the construction, operation, and maintenance of capital improvements complied with statutory mandates, and whether those practices assured that guaranteed capital improvements were completed in accordance with County standards.

The audit determined the efficiency and effectiveness of the County's human resource management processes related to recruitment, examination and selection; affirmative action; position classification and compensation; and labor relations.

The audit evaluated the effectiveness of the automated permitting system of the Building and Land Development Division in meeting initial system objectives for trading building and land development permits, and in providing needed budget and management information.

The study determined the basis of charges made by the Dept. of Public Health's Environmental Health Services Division to the Solid Waste Division, City of Seattle, suburban cities, and other owners of landfills to cover the cost of its regulatory activities.

The audit reviewed the Dept. of Stadium Administration's 1990 revenues to obtain reasonable assurance that they were free of material misstatement, and to determine compliance with State law, County code, departmental policies, and Stadium Administration contracts.

This study evaluated the Office of Emergency Management's operations to determine its effectiveness and potential for an enhanced County-wide emergency management function.