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Auditors outline 2024 audit scope for Redmond, flagging payroll, IT controls and federal grants
Summary
State auditors told the council they will review Redmond's 2024 payroll processes, tracking of theft-sensitive assets, accounts-payable controls, restricted funds, and payroll-system patch management; they also said a federal single audit will apply if the city expends $750,000 or more in federal funds.
Auditors from the Washington State Auditor's Office outlined the scope of the city's 2024 audits during a May 12 Redmond City Council special meeting, saying the engagement covers the period 01/01/2024 through 12/31/2024 and will include accountability, financial-statement, and federal single-audit work.
Angela Funamori, the audit lead, listed the specific areas selected for further testing in the 2024 accountability audit: payroll and increases added to the payroll system; tracking and monitoring theft-sensitive assets such as computers and equipment; accounts payable, including credit-card purchases, electronic funds transfers and employee reimbursements; monitoring of restricted funds; and payroll-system patch management and IT controls.
Haji Adams, audit manager, explained that a federal single audit (also called a single audit) is required when a local government expends $750,000 or more in federal financial assistance and that auditors will select major programs for testing and issue opinions on compliance and internal controls. Auditors said their work follows government auditing standards and that they will publish a full report with opinions, internal-control findings and any required management responses.
Council members asked practical questions about timing and costs: Vice President Nueva Camino asked why audit costs appeared to rise about 34% year over year; auditors said the recent engagement covered two years and that changes to hourly billing rates contributed and offered to provide a detailed breakdown. Auditors also encouraged regular communication during the audit, including weekly status meetings with the audit liaison, to help the city track progress and address questions.
Auditors encouraged the city to use the office's FIT (financial intelligence) tool and other support resources (cyber checkups, technical assistance, and training). They said on-site work would occur about once or twice a week for the 2024 audit to facilitate timely completion.
