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State audit finds Commerce lacks statewide economic development strategic plan; recommends stakeholder-driven targets and contract performance provisions
Summary
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.
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.
"We found the division has opportunities to better plan for and measure progress on its economic development efforts," Carolyn Cato, senior performance auditor, said during the presentation. Auditors examined six programs in detail (one from each of OEDC—s six units) and reviewed vendor contracts and grant agreements.
Auditors identified four areas of leading practice: develop a statewide strategic plan with stakeholder engagement and an…
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