2000 Audit and Study Reports

Parks Department Span of Control
Harriet Richardson, Maura Sullivan

The study determined what staffing changes occurred in the Parks Department since 1993 and how those changes impacted the department's span of control, and determined whether the ratio of administrative and support staff to service and program staff had changed and the reason for such changes, if any. Presented December 12, 2000.

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Scale Operator Injury Claims
Nancy McDaniel, Paul Walker

The audit reviewed transfer station safety and injury claims and determined the effectiveness of the Solid Waste Division and the Safety and Claims Management Program in resolving such claims. Presented December 12, 2000.

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School Impact Fees
Bert Golla

The study reviewed a sample of school districts' reported estimates of construction and land costs to determine whether they are reasonably stated and consistent with their CIPs, and determined whether the county has an adequate system for evaluating information provided. Presented October 3, 2000.

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King County Permit Processes and Practices
Susan Baugh

The audit evaluated DDES management review of permit approval for single family homes, permit backlogs, permit issuance delays, and DDES responses to public disclosure requests. Presented October 3, 2000.

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Columbia Public Interest Policy Institute
Susan Baugh, Bert Golla

The audit reviewed the Columbia Public Interest Policy Institute's financial records and performance of contract. Presented September 26, 2000.

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Office of Human Resources Management Hiring Practices
Kimberly Dutton Cregeur

The audit reviewed the Office of Human Resources practices regarding the posting, advertising, recruitment, interviewing, and promotion for vacant career service positions. Presented September 12, 2000.

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Sheriff's Office Overtime
Harriet Richardson, Lisa A. Lusk

The audit reviewed the Sheriff's Office 1998 budget to determine reasons that budget overspending occurred and evaluate the county policies and agency practices that may have contributed to the overexpenditure. Presented August 9, 2000.

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Audit Recommendation Implementation
Nancy McDaniel

The Auditor's Office conducts a regular follow-up of past audits to determine if the recommendations have been implemented. This study reviewed audit recommendations made in 1994 through 1997. Presented June 13, 2000.

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