2014-08-04 State Auditor Kelley Response
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August 4, 2014 The Honorabl e Dave H ayes State Repr ese ntative 1 0 1 h Legislative District PO Box 40600 Olympia , WA 98504-0600 Dear R ep r ese ntative Hayes : Washington State uditor Troy Kelley Thank you f o r s haring your concerns about I s l a nd Transit. We had been in co nta ct with t he Transit s Executive Dir ec tor a nd see n the news article. Bas ed on our co mmuni ca tions with th e Ex ec utiv e Dir ec tor, we are sc h ed uled to start an audit at Island Transit on August 11 , 2 0.14 . Our fin a nci a l a nd s i ngle audit will rev iew the T ra n si t s f i sca l year end in g December 3 1 , 20 1 3 fin a n c i a l s t a t emen t s a nd federa l compl i ance. After exami nin g th e documents you pr ov id e d along with th e District s activities, we will a l so con du c t an accoun t a bility a udit to eva lu a t e th eir int ernal co ntr o l s th a t ens ur e comp li ance f or the sa f egua rding , and us e o , public resources. As part o our aud it work, w e wi ll eva lu ate the questions you have id en t if ied in your l e tt e r . Upon the co mpl e ti o n o f our a udit work , we wi ll be in co nta c t with you t o discuss our conc lu s ion s. As a l eg i slator, your con n ection to your commun ity and the array o issues brought i n front of you i s unique and challe nging . Working with l egis l a t o r s is vita l to ensuri n g The State Auditor s Office fulfill s o ur mi ss ion o f holding government accoun t able for the use o public resources . Thank you fo r bringing this matt e r t o my attention. Si y 7 ~ . --t7 Troy Kelley Sta t e Auditor cc : Sta t e Represe nt a ti ve Norma Smith Senator Ba rb ara Bai l ey s uran ce Buildin g, PO Bo x 400 2 1 • O l y mpia , Washin g ton 9 8504 - 0021 • 360) 902 - 0370 • TDD R elay 8 00) 833 - 6388
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"Based on our communications with the Executive Director, we are scheduled to start an audit atIsland Transit on August 11 , 20.14. Our financial and single audit will review the Transit's fiscal year ending December 31, 2013 financial statements and federal compliance. After examining the documents you provided along with the District's activities, we will also conduct an accountability audit to evaluate their internal controls that ensure compliance for the safeguarding, and use of, public resources."
Transcript of 2014-08-04 State Auditor Kelley Response
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August 4, 2014
The Honorable Dave Hayes State Representative 1 01h Legislative District PO Box 40600 Olympia, WA 98504-0600
Dear Representative Hayes:
Washington State Auditor Troy Kelley
Thank you for sharing your concerns about Island Transit. We had been in contact with the Transit's Executive Director and seen the news article.
Based on our communications with the Executive Director, we are scheduled to start an audit at Island Transit on August 11 , 20.14. Our financial and single audit will review the Transit's fiscal year ending December 31, 2013 financial statements and federal compliance. After examining the documents you provided along with the District's activities, we will also conduct an accountability audit to evaluate their internal controls that ensure compliance for the safeguarding, and use of, public resources.
As part of our audit work, we will evaluate the questions you have identified in your letter. Upon the completion of our audit work, we wi ll be in contact with you to discuss our conclusions.
As a legislator, your connection to your community and the array of issues brought in front of you is unique and challenging . Working with legislators is vital to ensuring The State Auditor's Office fulfills our mission of holding government accountable for the use of public resources. Thank you for bringing this matter to my attention.
Sincerely,
-7~ !. &--t7 Troy Kelley State Auditor
cc: State Representative Norma Smith Senator Barbara Bailey
Insurance Building, PO Box 4002 1 Olympia, Washington 98504-0021 (360) 902-0370 TDD Relay (800) 833-6388
