1995 Audit and Study Reports

Supported Employment Program
Susan Baugh

The audit evaluated the county's effectiveness in meeting the goals and objectives established for the supported employment program.

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County Fair Financial and Contract Management
Makoto (Mac) Fletcher, Bert Golla, Paul Walker

The audit reviewed the financial, contract management and administrative policies and procedures, including relevant internal controls, related to the operation and management of the annual King County Fair.

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Customer Service Motion Survey
Bert Golla

This project evaluated the extent of implementation of the Customer Service motion in the operations of county departments, divisions, and sections or units having directing dealings with the general public.

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Biomedical Waste Regulation Enforcement
Bert Golla

The audit evaluated the Health Department's biomedical waste regulations and enforcement of the regulations in the generation, handling, transportation, storage, treatment, and disposal of biomedical waste in King County.

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Monitoring of Contract Compliance
Bert Golla, Makoto (Mac) Fletcher

The audit reviewed CHSD's monitoring of community-based provider agencies' performance to ensure their compliance with contracts for several county programs.

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Department of Metropolitan Services Professional Services Contracts
Harriet Richardson

The audit evaluated whether professional services contracts were awarded in accordance with established procurement policies, procedures, and legal mandates, and whether adequate justification existed for waivers from the required procedures.

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Audit Recommendation Implementation Study
Nancy McDaniel

The study surveyed a sample of past audits to determine whether audit recommendations were being implemented.

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Sewage Facilities Capacity Charge
Makoto (Mac) Fletcher, Paul Walker

The audit evaluated whether the sewer capacity charge complied with legislative mandates and reviewed the monthly capacity charge, the use of capacity charge revenues, and the capacity charge billing system.

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King County Purchasing Practices and Supply Contract Prices
Nancy McDaniel, Elva Nhi Dong

The audit reviewed purchasing practices and evaluated whether King County consistently pays reasonable and competitive prices for goods.

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Temporary Contract Workers
NALGA's 1995 Best Local Government Audit Award
Harriet Richardson

The audit evaluated whether Metro's expenditures for temporary contract workers were reasonable, and whether temporary worker contracts were in compliance with existing policies, procedures, and regulations.

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