A first-ever comprehensive look at how Alternative Learning Experience programs work in Washington
Today we are publishing the culmination of four years of audit work on Alternative Learning Experience programs, available here.
Performance audits
Synonym
I-900
Initiative 900
Auditor's Office was well represented at regional auditing conference
The Pacific Northwest Intergovernmental Audit Forum (PNIAF) held its annual training March 15-16 in Victoria, B.C. Auditors came from state, local, federal and provincial audit agencies, representing Washington, Oregon, California and British Columbia. The weather was beautiful and we had a great agenda.
Local governments turn to Office of the Washington State Auditor for cybersecurity help
Did you know that the State Auditor offers free, in-depth evaluations of local government's cybersecurity systems? In an article published today, the Pew Charitable Trust details the cutting-edge role the Washington State Auditor has in ensuring the IT system security of local governments around the state.
Recent GAO report underscores the need for cybersecurity auditing
The federal counterpart to the Office of the Washington State Auditor, the Governmental Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on Tuesday demonstrating the vitally important role of cybersecurity auditing in the information age.
When it comes to cybersecurity experts, our Office boasts some of the best
Photo courtesy of the Washington Army National Guard
Performance audit findings on boards that conduct hearings on medical mistakes
Doctors sometimes make mistakes, and those mistakes can have life-or-death consequences for patients. Washington, like every other state, uses boards to license and regulate doctors and other healthcare providers, and can impose discipline on providers.
Audit focus for schools in fiscal year 2016
School districts have asked the State Auditor's Office to let them know in advance the areas they can expect auditors to emphasize in upcoming audits.
Performance audit highlights ways governments can reduce printing costs
Large-scale printing
Survey shows states are concerned about cyber security, and making progress
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) conducts an annual survey of state Chief Information Officers to learn about the top policy and technology issues state governments face.