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The audit evaluated the Solid Waste Division's internal controls related to fuel usage, inventory handling, and storage of parts and supplies. Acceptance of Special Waste at County
Landfills This special study determined whether the Solid Waste Division was in compliance with County policies, procedures, and regulations related to accepting or not accepting certain solid waste for disposal. Surface Water Management (SWM) Service
Charges The audit reviewed the basis of the SWM service charge by focusing on the rate setting methodology and the reasonableness of the underlying data and assumptions. Cellular Phones This special study reviewed cellular phone usage and the policies and procedures which governed both cellular phone acquisition and use. Collection Enforcement Section
This special study reviewed and evaluated the operations and effectiveness of the Collection Enforcement Section over the collections of all non-tax delinquent account receivables. Office of Open Space
Financial Administration The audit investigated the nature and cause of a $190,000 budget overrun in the Office of Open Space's 1992 administrative budget and determined the reasons for significant delays in identifying the budget problem. Sex Offender and Special Offender
Dispositional Alternative Program (SSODA) The audit reviewed Dept. of Youth Services compliance to SSODA-mandated requirements. Police Overtime for Court Appearances
The audit determined the impact of the Fair Labor Standards Act on Dept. of Public Safety court overtime expenditures. The audit also examined strategies for reducing this overtime. Field Inspection Function The audit evaluated the efficiency and effectiveness of inspections performed by the residential and land use site inspectors including inspector productivity, complaints received, and the issuance of change orders. Collection of Civil Penalties and
Recovery of Abatement Costs The audit evaluated certain procedures and practices regarding accounting, billing, and collection of civil penalties and abatement costs. The audit also assessed the likelihood of collecting outstanding civil penalties and recovering unpaid abatement costs. Certificate of Occupancy Process
The audit determined whether commercial building projects were appropriately certified for occupancy by DDES commercial inspectors, and whether certificate of occupancy process fees were collected to maximize department revenues. Assigned Vehicles The audit determined whether vehicles were managed to meet employee work-related transportation needs and to minimize vehicle expenditures. |
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