Washington County is taking stock as the Auditor's Office, led by Kristine Adams-Wannberg, delivered its annual report today, laying out a year of achievements and a glance at the road ahead. In an office bustling with activity, the culmination of two significant audits and the initiation of several more marked 2024 as a milestone year. Not to mention, the completion of three follow-up reviews, and the integration of new audit software into their workflow, a move aimed at increasing productivity, and efficiency in the office's future endeavors.
The report, which can be found here, was not just a pat on the back for last year's successes, but also a rallying cry for community engagement. Adams-Wannberg's statement acknowledged this by saying, "In 2025, we’ll be asking for ideas for new audit topics," signaling a call to arms for residents to have a say in the oversight process.
Another significant highlight from Adams-Wannberg was the office's aim for an external quality assurance review. This is no small endeavor, as the scrutiny will come from the Association of Local Government Auditors, a body respected for its auditing standards. The success of this would mark the Auditor's Office with a seal of approval for its practices and potentially act as a model for other government entities wrestling with similar bureaucratic and operational challenges.
"This year we also finished three follow-up reviews and implemented new audit software. In 2025, we’ll be asking for ideas for new audit topics and working toward passing the office’s first quality assurance review," stated Adams-Wannberg. If successful, the quality assurance review could both validate past efforts and help refine procedures, ensuring that Washington County continues to hold itself to the highest of standards in the eyes of the public it serves.
