Vancouver, WA — The report, Review of Selected Internal Controls, provides a review of internal controls for receipting as well as handling of cash and checks in selected areas throughout the county. Overall, we found cash handling and receipting well controlled.

In 2016, Audit Services performed 20 reviews of cash fund accounts and activities  held by departments and offices in the county. These reviews included unannounced cash counts and examination of internal controls and other safeguards over   processing and receipting of payments and cash funds. We provided 33 recommendations  to  strengthen controls in 18 organizations within the  county. Two of  the organizations evaluated had no deficiencies in the areas tested.

“This work is an important part of what the Auditor’s Office does to help ensure the public’s assets are protected,” Auditor Kimsey stated. “We are pleased to find our employees who handle cash and assets are maintaining a safe environment  that minimizes risk of loss. With nearly a hundred separate cash or  asset management funds, there is plenty of risk. Maintaining effective internal controls is key to success.”

The full report can be viewed at clark.wa.gov/auditor/other-reports or obtained by calling (360) 397-2310 ext. 4789.

CONTACT
Greg Kimsey
Clark County Auditor
Auditor's Office
(360) 397-2078