Vancouver, Wash. ??' The Association of Local Government Auditors, ALGA, has selected Clark County Auditor’s 2017 Facilities Management Audit of High Risk Material Management report for the Knighton Distinguished Award.  

The Knighton Award program recognizes the best performance audit reports in each of five size categories.  Reports are evaluated for their potential impact, clear communication, evidence and persuasiveness of conclusions. Judges also considered the audit’s focus on efficient and effective government.

Clark County’s audit received the Distinguished Knighton Award in the Small Shop Category. In making the award, judges commented that the style and format of the report communicated results efficiently and implemented recommendations will reduce risk to the county.

This is the fourth time in as many years that Audit Services has been recognized by ALGA for its audit reports. The previous honors included two Exemplary Audit Awards and with the addition of this year’s, two Distinguished Audit Awards.    

“We are proud of our Audit Service team’s accomplishments,” said Auditor Greg Kimsey. “Their 2017 collaborative work with Facilities Management has aided in promoting a secure work environment and increasing accountability over county assets. We thank the Association of Local Government Auditors for this year’s recognition and reaffirm our commitment to promoting accountability and efficiency within Clark County.”

Clark County performance auditor Arnold Pérez, who led the audit, will accept the award at the association’s national conference in May.

This year’s Distinguished Award report, Facilities Management Audit of High Risk Material Management, and the other Knighton Award-winning audit reports can be viewed at https://www.clark.wa.gov/auditor/audit-reports or obtained by calling 564.397.4795.