The Audit Connection Blog
Use of deadly force investigation audits: Themes from the first year
This report from the State Auditor's Office summarizes common areas of noncompliance in use of deadly force investigation audits, and makes recommendations to improve compliance to investigation teams, involved police departments, and the state Criminal Justice Training Commission. ... CONTINUE READING
Federal single audit issues involving wage rate requirements are on the rise; here's what you need to know
This SAO blog post outlines some key aspects of state and federal wage rate requirements, including details on contract clauses and collecting certified payrolls. ... CONTINUE READING
Only a quarter of Washington’s Medicaid-enrolled children are tested for lead, audit finds
This performance audit from the State Auditor's Office found only 26 percent of the more than 240,000 Medicaid-eligible children had been tested for lead exposure, and that most children with the highest risk have never been tested. ... CONTINUE READING
From intern to manager: One SAO employee’s career path shows support for growth
Haji Adams started as a paid intern at SAO while attending college and has been with us ever since. Now an Audit Manager, his career path illustrates the support and mentorship in place that helps SAO employees succeed. ... CONTINUE READING
Sharing your federal money with other agencies? Learn what you can do today
Passing along federal money to others doesn’t relieve you of grant compliance requirements—it adds to your responsibilities because you must monitor your subrecipients. This SAO blog post poses four questions to help guide your monitoring process when subawarding federal funds. ... CONTINUE READING
Aftermath of fraud: What happens after SAO publishes its fraud report?
To help you plan for the aftermath of a fraud investigation, SAO's Special Investigations Team has outlined what governments can expect after we’ve published our report. ... CONTINUE READING
Lights, camera, fraud! Our list of movies and more will help you see fraud from all angles
Grab your popcorn and settle in. Back by popular demand, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite documentaries, movies, shows and podcasts that provide great insight into real-life fraud schemes and scandals. ... CONTINUE READING
Bank statement review is a top-notch fraud-fighting tool. Here’s how to do it
Many fraud schemes show themselves—boldly or subtly—on the bank statements. If you aren’t sure what to look for in a bank statement, don’t worry! The State Auditor's Office has made a five-part playbook for you to follow. ... CONTINUE READING
Expect the unexpected: SAO releases new guide on protecting unanticipated revenue from fraud
SAO’s has developed a guide to help local governments protect their unanticipated revenues. This resource has best practices and other tips to help you evaluate your internal controls around unanticipated revenue, and how to improve them. ... CONTINUE READING
Not sure how to report a loss? SAO’s updated policy has the answers
State law requires Washington's governments to immediately report known or suspected losses to SAO. We've updated our loss reporting policy with additional information and clarifications to help governments determine what they need to report. ... CONTINUE READING