Greetings,
As promised, I wanted to let you know as soon as possible that a limited extension of the annual financial report filing deadline has been approved by legislative leadership. The new filing deadline is June 17.
I want to share an important update with you. The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) voted Thursday, May 7 to delay implementation of several new accounting standards. The decision by GASB takes effect immediately, and comes in response to requests by governments across the country as they grapple with the coronavirus pandemic.
First, thank you for all of your work over the past several weeks. Because of the efforts of Washingtonians from every corner of the state and every sector of the economy, we have seen hopeful signs in our fight against this pandemic. While we are by no means done, I think all of us can feel a sense of pride in what Washington has accomplished so far.
Second, I want share some guidance and updates from the State Auditor's Office.
The most important advice we are sharing with all our audit clients in state and local government comes down to one action word: document.
The State Auditor's Office has been working hard to find solutions to accommodate statutory and regulatory deadlines governments face, in light of the current emergency situation in our state. In that effort we have reached out to Gov. Inslee, and received assurances from his office, so we can address one issue through emergency declaration.
Stay home, and stay healthy – this is Gov. Inslee's order to all Washingtonians.
As all of Washington responds to the threat of COVID-19, I wanted to reach out to our partners in good government and let you know some steps the State Auditor's Office (SAO) is taking related to our audits of state agencies and local governments.
While talking with community members in Kitsap County recently, State Auditor Pat McCarthy was asked, “Where does the State Auditor's Office money come from, and where does it go?”
OLYMPIA – Washington State Auditor Pat McCarthy praised an agreement announced by Attorney General Bob Ferguson Friday, requiring the resignation of the administrator of the troubled city of Wapato.
YAKIMA – The Office of the Washington State Auditor published two audits of the City of Wapato today, documenting significant violations of government standards.
Two fire protection districts received a State Auditor's Office Stewardship Award (SASA) from State Auditor Pat McCarthy this week for their dedication to improving government for the residents of Washington state.
Yakima County Fire Protection District No. 12 was awarded a SASA for working through what were “difficult staff transition[s] and significant prior audit recommendations.” The District “demonstrates…leadership and guidance on a regular basis,” for which State Auditor McCarthy commended them.