Title
Briefing on the Washington State Auditor's Office OMPD Financial & Accountability Audits for 2021-2022
Recommended Action:
To receive a briefing on the Washington State Auditor's Office OMPD Financial & Accountability Audits for 2021-2022
Report
Issue:
To receive a briefing on the OMPD Aduit for 2021-2022.
Staff Contact:
Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director, 360.753.8465
Presenter(s):
Aaron BeMiller, Finance Director
Background and Analysis:
By law, the State Auditor's Office (SAO) is required to audit the activities of Olympia Metropolitan Parks District (OMPD). The financial and accountability audit performed by SAO is on a two-year schedule. The financial and accountability audits were performed in 2023 for the two previous fiscal years, 2021 & 2022. SAO's financial audit of OMPD activities resulted an unmodified opinion and determined that the financial statements were presented fairly in all material respects. There were no audit findings associated with the financial audit. SAO's accountability audit of OMPD's activities found that District operations complied, in all material respects, with applicable state laws, regulations, and its own policies, and provided adequate controls over the safeguarding of public resources.
The full audit report can be found on the Office of the Washington State Auditor website at https://sao.wa.gov/reports-data/audit-reports.
Climate Analysis:
MPD funding is utilized to fund projects and programs that benefit carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Examples include full funding for the Park Stewardship program which manages and enhances natural areas.
Equity Analysis:
The MPD funding provides benefits to the community that would not have been realized without the funding. The City is committed to Equity, Inclusion and Belonging and the Parks Department has adopted a system to prioritize park development in areas with underserved populations.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
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