Accountability Audit Report Department of Transportation

Washington State Auditor’s Office Accountability Audit Report Department of Transportation Audit Period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 Report No. 1001050 Issue Date April 6, 2009 Washington State Auditor Brian Sonntag April 6, 2009 Ms. Paula Hammond, Secretary of Transportation Department of Transportation Report on Accountability We appreciate the opportunity to work in cooperation with your agency to promote accountability, integrity and openness in government. The State Auditor’s Office takes seriously our role to advocate for government accountability and transparency and to promote positive change. Please find attached our report on the Department of Transportation’s accountability and compliance with state laws and regulations and its own policies and procedures. Thank you for working with us to ensure the efficient and effective use of public resources. Sincerely, BRIAN SONNTAG, CGFM STATE AUDITOR Insurance Building, P.O. Box 40021  Olympia, Washington 98504-0021  (360) 902-0370  TDD Relay (800) 833-6388 FAX (360) 753-0646  http://www.sao.wa.gov Table of Contents State of Washington Department of Transportation Audit Summary .............................................................................................................................................. 1 Related Reports ............................................ 2 Description of the ...