Washington State auditors have determined that Jefferson PUD complies with applicable state laws, regulations, and its own policies in all areas examined.
The reports determined the PUD provided adequate controls over the safeguarding of public resources.
Auditors reviewed records between Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2022, using a risk-based approach to review items such as minutes from Board of Commission meetings, analyzed trends in financial data such as payroll reports and vendor information, and sit-downs with staff.
Risk-based planning helped focus the audit which centered on the procurement process, accounts receivable, accounts payable, open public meetings for compliance, and financial conditions.
State auditors conduct approximately 2,500 audits annually.
Auditor staff reviewed PUD procurement processes during a PUD special meeting on April 2 and provided recommendations for updating internal processes.
The Jefferson PUD board of commissioners approved updates to the PUD’s procurement manual during a special meeting on April 16.
This is the seventh clean accountability audit in a row for the PUD.
