State audit finds Commerce lacks statewide economic development strategic plan; recommends stakeholder-driven targets and contract performance provisions

Oct 8, 2025

The Washington State Auditor—s office told JLARC that the Department of Commerce—s Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness lacks a statewide economic development strategic plan and shows inconsistent performance management across programs.

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The Washington State Auditor—s office told JLARC that the Department of Commerce—s Office of Economic Development and Competitiveness (OEDC) lacks a statewide economic development strategic plan and that performance management across its 16 programs is inconsistent.

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