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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

1992 Audit and Study Reports

Solid Waste Equipment Replacement Practices
Bobby Buyco, Ivy Teng

The audit determined whether Solid Waste equipment was replaced economically.

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Accounts Payable
Bert Golla, Makoto (Mac) Fletcher, Paul Walker

The audit evaluated the internal controls used in the accounts payable operation to determine if instances of double payments to vendors on the same invoices were significantly occurring and recurring.

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Methodology for Funding Legal Services for Non-Current Expense (CX) Fund Agencies
Kristi Nelson, Catherine Cornwall

The study reviewed the County's practices in budgeting and accounting for legal services, with specific attention to non-CX agencies and initiatives to develop case management and time billing systems for the Civil Division of the Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

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SEPA Revenues and Accounts Receivable
Paul Walker, Makoto (Mac) Fletcher, Bert Golla

The audit evaluated the effectiveness of the Environmental Division's system of accounting controls related to State Environmental Policy Act revenues and accounts receivable.

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Department of Adult Detention and Department of Youth Services Overtime
Bobby Buyco, Ivy Teng

The study determined the extent of overtime usage, in what sections of the department overtime was incurred, and the reasons for overtime use.

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Drug and Alcohol Program
Susan Baugh, Nancy McDaniel, Ivy Teng

The audit conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the Department of Youth Services Drug and Alcohol Program, including program administration, operations, services, funding and staffing.

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Northshore Youth and Family Services (NYFS)
Makoto (Mac) Fletcher , Harriet Richardson, Ivy Teng

The audit focused on the financial condition of NYFS, a contracted counseling services provider, and any potential problems with service delivery.

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Building and Land Development Financial Guarantee Administration
Kristi Nelson, Harriet Richardson, Catherine Cornwall, Ivy Teng

The audit determined whether the County's practices related to accepting bonds (financial guarantees) for the construction, operation, and maintenance of capital improvements complied with statutory mandates, and whether those practices assured that guaranteed capital improvements were completed in accordance with County standards.

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Office of Human Resource Management
Susan Baugh, Nancy McDaniel, Ivy Teng

The audit determined the efficiency and effectiveness of the County's human resource management processes related to recruitment, examination and selection; affirmative action; position classification and compensation; and labor relations.

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Sierra PERMITS Automation System
Kristi Nelson, Harriet Richardson, Catherine Cornwall, Ivy Teng

The audit evaluated the effectiveness of the automated permitting system of the Building and Land Development Division in meeting initial system objectives for trading building and land development permits, and in providing needed budget and management information.

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Environmental Health Charges to Solid Waste
Bert Golla, Paul Walker, Makoto (Mac) Fletcher

The study determined the basis of charges made by the Dept. of Public Health's Environmental Health Services Division to the Solid Waste Division, City of Seattle, suburban cities, and other owners of landfills to cover the cost of its regulatory activities.

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Stadium Administration Revenues
Paul Walker, Makoto (Mac) Fletcher, Bert Golla

The audit reviewed the Dept. of Stadium Administration's 1990 revenues to obtain reasonable assurance that they were free of material misstatement, and to determine compliance with State law, County code, departmental policies, and Stadium Administration contracts.

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Office of Emergency Management
Susan Baugh, Nancy McDaniel

This study evaluated the Office of Emergency Management's operations to determine its effectiveness and potential for an enhanced countywide emergency management function.

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