1997 Audit and Study Reports
Information and Telecommunications Services
Harriet M. Richardson, Nancy McDaniel, Risa Sandler
The audit evaluated the efficiency and economy of planned technology investments and the operating impact of their implementation. Issued November 19, 1997.
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Motor Pool
Bobby Buyco
The study reviewed and evaluated motor pool costs and charges with those of other public jurisdictions performing similar services. Also determine the adequacy of motor pool fund replacement reserves. Issued November 17, 1997.
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Surface Water Management Program
Makoto (Mac) Fletcher, Paul Walker
The study evaluated the six-year financial plan and its effect on staffing, organization and allocation of costs. Also reviewed future service boundary adjustments due to annexations and incorporations and the growth management act, and programming coordination with other jurisdictions. Issued November 14, 1997.
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Neighborhood Drainage Assistance Program Coordination of Work Among Agencies
Bobby Buyco
The special study evaluated the efficiency and effectiveness of coordination between County agencies on capital improvement projects. Presented October 14, 1997.
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Office of Civil Rights Enforcement Case Management
Makoto (Mac) Fletcher
The special study reviewed complaints filed with the Office of Civil Rights Enforcement to determine how long the complaint disposition process takes and whether the length of time is reasonable. Presented October 14, 1997.
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Sound Recovery Center Sleep-Off Facility Operation
Susan Baugh, Risa Sandler
This project reviewed the contract with and the protocols utilized by the Sound Recovery Center in its operation of a "sleep-off" facility. Presented August 22, 1997.
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Animal Control Section Collection Practices & Interlocal Services
Bert Golla
This audit reviewed and evaluated revenue collection practices and reimbursement by suburban cities for animal control services provided. Presented August 22, 1997.
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County Employee Benefits
Susan Baugh
This management letter reviewed the King County employee benefits program to determine whether OHRM has fully implemented the benefits program; County employees are knowledgeable about the range of available benefits; the extent to which County employees utilize the available benefits; and the competitiveness of the benefits program in attracting and retaining high caliber County employees. Issued July 25, 1997.
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Permit Fee Waivers
Harriet Richardson, Tony McDowell
The audit reviewed policies, procedures, and practices related to DDES waiver of permit fees. Presented May 13, 1997.
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Criminal Justice Funding
Makoto (Mac) Fletcher
The audit reviewed whether criminal justice funds designated to hire new police officers were spent for that purpose. Presented May 13, 1997.
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King County Methadone Treatment Programs
Nancy McDaniel, Kimberly Dutton
The audit evaluated whether methadone programs work and the effectiveness of King County's contract methadone programs. Presented February 11, 1997.
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