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1996 Audit and Study Reports


Seattle-King County Department of Public Health Immunization Program
Susan Baugh

The primary objective of the Immunization Program audit was to review and evaluate the effectiveness of SKCDPH policies, practices, and services for the immunization of children from birth to five years of age. Management controls established for the SKCDPH Immunization Program were also reviewed.

Report Summary


Real Property Acquisition Practices
Bert Golla

The audit determined the reasonableness of Metro and King County's real property acquisition practices, including mitigation practices relevant to property acquisition.

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DUI Offender Program
Kristi Nelson

The audit evaluated the efficiency and effectiveness of the County's DUI program for first-time offenders.

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Emerging Infectious Diseases and Laboratory Operations
Harriet Richardson, Heather Moss-Rich

The audit determined how the Health Department is responding to emerging diseases, some of which are imported by international air travel.

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Road Construction Fund and Capital Improvement Program
Susan Baugh, Dan Eder

The audit reviewed and evaluated the growth in the size of the Road Fund and why spending on projects has not kept pace with annual revenues. Issued November 15, 1996.

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Investment Management
Makoto (Mac) Fletcher

The audit determined whether the County's investment activities achieved adequate levels of safety, liquidity, and profitability in accordance with existing mandates. The audit focused primarily on the investment of County funds.

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Cultural Programs
Paul Walker, Bobby Buyco

The audit determined whether the programs administered by the Cultural Resources Division, which are funded by the King County Arts and Cultural Development fund, achieved the mandate as described in the King County Code, and whether internal controls over grants were adequate.

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King County Women's Program
Nancy McDaniel

The audit determined whether the Women's Program was functioning efficiently, effectively, and according to the County Council's intent.

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Compensatory Time Policies, Procedures, and Practices
Susan Baugh

This special study determined whether Metro's compensatory time practices for non-represented employees were reasonable and consistent with Metro's policies and procedures.

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1990 Code Enforcement Audit Follow-Up
Kristi Nelson, Elva Dong

The audit evaluated the code enforcement function to determine the effectiveness of enforcement services, and whether the 1990 Code Enforcement Program audit recommendations had been implemented.

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West Point & Renton Wastewater Treatment Facilities
The Barba-Arkhon Audit Team

The audit examined the construction management policies and procedures used by Metro to manage large capital improvement projects.

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