1994 Audit and Study Reports
Jail Overtime Study Follow-Up
Bobby Buyco, Elva Nhi Dong
The study determined the implementation status of 1992 study recommendations, reviewed the effects on individuals of working excessive hours, and examined the methodology used by the Dept. of Adult Detention to allocate certain overtime hours.
Report Summary
Tracking and Reporting on Lawsuits Involving King County
Nancy McDaniel, Beckett Thomsen
The study evaluated how the Prosecuting Attorney's Office and the Office of Risk Management tracked County lawsuits and determined case reserves.
Report Summary
Surface Water Management Non-Construction CIP Costs
Makoto (Mac) Fletcher
This special study performed a general review of the policies and procedures for estimating and budgeting SWM non-construction CIP project costs.
Report Summary
Board of Appeals and Equalization
Bobby Buyco
This study reviewed the operation of the Board of Appeals and Equalization and determined how it could avoid a substantial backlog of property tax appeals.
Report Summary
Services and Treatment Alternatives for Developmentally Disabled Offenders Incarcerated in the King County Correctional Facility
Kristi Nelson, Catherine Cornwall, Kathy Nichols
The audit determined the effectiveness of the Dept. of Adult Detention's practices in providing custodial care for inmates with developmental disabilities.
Report Summary
Travel Expenses and Credit Card Usage
Harriet Richardson, Paul Walker
The audit determined whether county travel expenses were reasonable; whether travel expenses and corporate credit card usage were in compliance; and whether adequate controls existed to prevent unauthorized travel expense reimbursement or use of credit cards.
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DDES Accounts Receivable
Paul Walker,
Makoto (Mac) Fletcher
The audit reviewed the accounting and internal control policies, procedures, and practices relating to the collection, recording, and reporting of DDES permit fees and related accounts receivable.
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Fire Marshal's Office Fire Investigation Unit
Bobby Buyco
This special study reviewed the organizational location of the Fire Investigation Unit to determine whether it promoted an efficient and effective fire investigation function.
Report Summary
Cedar Hills Alcohol Treatment Facility's Accounting Procedures and Staffing Levels
Harriet Richardson, Beckett Thomsen
The audit evaluated certain accounting procedures, ratios of supervisory staff to clients, and the filing of incident and observation reports.
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DDES Reduction-In-Force Process
Harriet Richardson
This special study evaluated whether layoffs were implemented according to applicable rules and regulations, and whether improvements could be made to procedures for future layoffs.
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Treatment Alternatives for Special Jail Populations Community Diversion Program
Kristi Nelson, Catherine Cornwall, Kathy Nichols, Catherine Bixler, Elva Nhi Dong
The audit evaluated the efficiency and effectiveness of the Community Diversion Program for certain mentally ill and chemically dependent offenders, and identified potential service-delivery improvements.
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Span of Control
Harriet Richardson, Nancy McDaniel, Beckett Thomsen
This special study reviewed the organizational structure of King County government, focusing on identifying the span of control and number of organizational layers within each agency and the County as a whole.
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