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King County Auditor's Office
County Auditor:
Cheryle A. Broom
Rm. W-1033
516 Third Ave.
Seattle, Wa 98104

Phone: 206-296-1655 
TTY: 206-296-1024
Fax: 206-296-0159

Records, Elections and Licensing Services Division

Review of Animal Care and Control (2009)
Valerie Whitener, Cindy Drake, Brian Estes

A performance audit of King County Animal Care and Control (ACC) was mandated by the King County Council in response to concerns about ACC shelter services and data reliability. The overall audit objective was to determine the extent to which the existing data systems, policies, and procedures are appropriately used to manage and carry out shelter operations, improve performance, and promote transparency and accountability.

Report in pdf Format (730 KB)            One-page Summary (26 KB)

King County Elections Operations (Consultant) (2005)
The Election Center

In May 2005, the County Council approved the County Auditor's recommendation to contract with The Election Center to conduct the management audit of elections operations. The scope of this audit was to identify current administrative, procedural, organizational, and systemic deficiencies within the Election Section of the King County Records, Elections, and Licensing Services Division, and to recommend needed service improvements and operations enhancements to minimize errors and ensure timely and appropriate response to errors in the administration of future elections. The report was presented at the council's Committee of the Whole meeting on October 3, 2005.

Report in pdf Format (1,508 KB)            Report Summary (50 KB)

Elections System (1998)
Harriet M. Richardson

The study determined whether the vendor selection process followed the appropriate procedures and whether contract provisions protect the County should the contractor or subcontractor fail to meet project specifications. Presented April 28, 1998.

Report Summary

Animal Control Section Collection Practices & Interlocal Services(1997)
Bert Golla

This audit reviewed and evaluated revenue collection practices and reimbursement by suburban cities for animal control services provided. Presented August 22, 1997.

Report Summary