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Audit of Parshall Public School District Initiated Through Petition
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The North Dakota State Auditor’s Office has launched a citizen-requested audit of the Parshall Public School District, located on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in Mountrail County. See more...
Mountrail County Audit Finds Interim Funds Exceeds Amount Allowed by State Law
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The State Auditor’s Office has identified ten separate areas of concern in Mountrail County. The findings include budgeted interim fund balances that exceed the amount allowed by state law by $17.6 million. Additionally, there were concerns over estimated cash documentation in the annual budget, and failure to submit proper reports to the Tax Department. See more...
Cass County Soil Conservation District - Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Cass County Soil Conservation District.
Burke County - Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Burke County.
North Dakota University System - 2020 Audit Release
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the North Dakota University System.
West Fargo Park District - Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for West Fargo Park District.
North Dakota Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Audit Report Review Completed by the State Auditor
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The State Auditor’s Office has completed their audit of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report prepared by the Office of Management and Budget. This report — known as the CAFR — presents North Dakota‘s financial statements for the fiscal year 2020.
Barnes Rural Water District - Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Barnes Rural Water District.
Cavalier County - Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Cavalier County.
Beulah Public School District - Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Beulah Public School District.
Over $230 Million in Federal Royalty Payments Verified by State Auditor’s Office for State and Federal Funding
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The State Auditor’s Office over the past two years has reviewed over $230 million in federal royalty and revenue payments made by energy companies during calendar years 2015 and 2016. These payments provide revenue to the State of North Dakota and the federal government. See more...
2019 Richland County - Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Richland County.
2020 Devils Lake Public School District - Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Devils Lake Public School District.
State Auditor’s Office Announces First-Ever Stewardship Award
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The North Dakota State Auditor’s Office has revealed its first-ever Stewardship Award. This award celebrates excellence in auditing and is given to entities the State Auditor’s Office has worked with conducting audits. The first award recipient for this recognition is the City of Devils Lake. See more...
Deputy State Auditor Ludwig Named to Prairie Business 40 Under 40 List
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Prairie Business has named Brianna Ludwig to its annual 40 Under 40 list. This list features 40 exceptional business professionals who are under the age of 40 in the North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota region. Read more...
2020 Fargo Public School District- Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Fargo Public School District.
2019 Cass County- Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Cass County.
2019 Bottineau County- Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Bottineau County.
2019 Dickey County- Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Dickey County.
2019 Traill County - Audit Releases
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Traill County.
Governor Requested Audit Finds Payments Totaling Over $230,000 at Oberon Public School District; No Record of Work
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The State Auditor’s Office has released an audit of Oberon Public School District that identified ten separate areas of concern. These included payments without any evidence of services, no documentation for federal grant funding, and no documentation retained surrounding the selection of a contractor for the new Oberon Public School building. See more...
Dry Pea and Lentil Council- 2020 Audit Release
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the North Dakota Dry Pea and Lentil Council 2020 Audit.
Beef Commission- 2020 Audit Release
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the North Dakota Beef Commission 2020 Audit.
2019 Rolette County Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Rolette County.
Ethanol Council - 2020 Audit Release
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the North Dakota Ethanol Council 2020 Audit.
Mill and Elevator Association - 2020 Audit Release
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the North Dakota Mill and Elevator Association 2020 Audit.
Milk Marketing Board - 2020 Audit Release
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the North Dakota Milk Marketing Board 2020 Audit.
Wheat Commission - 2020 Audit Release
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the North Dakota Wheat Commission 2020 Audit.
Lottery - 2020 Audit Release
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the North Dakota Lottery 2020 Audit.
Barley Council - 2020 Audit Release
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the North Dakota Barley Council 2020 Audit.
Potato Council - 2020 Audit Release
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the North Dakota Potato Council 2020 Audit.
Dairy Promotion Commission - 2020 Audit Release
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the North Dakota Dairy Promotion Commission 2020 Audit.
Audit Finds Repeat Procurement Issue at Soybean Council
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The State Auditor’s Office has determined that — for the second year in a row — the North Dakota Soybean Council is not following procurement practices to acquire commodities and services. Marketing services for $192,000 were signed into contract without the Soybean Council seeking any additional bids or proposals. See more...
Dry Bean - 2020 Audit Release
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the North Dakota Dry Bean 2020 Audit.
Oilseed Council - 2020 Audit Release
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the North Dakota Oilseed Council 2020 Audit.
Stark County’s Cash Reserve Exceeds Allowable Amount Set by State Law
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of Stark County that found that in the Stark County general fund and seven special revenue funds there were cash reserve balances totaling $33.6 million. According to state law, the maximum amount allowed in those funds is $10.3 million — which leaves a $23.3 million excess. See more...
Steele County- 2019 Audit Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Steele County.
2020 Corn Utilization Council
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the North Dakota Corn Utilization Council 2020 Audit.
Devils Lake, City of - 2019 Audit Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for the City of Devils Lake.
2019 Lisbon Public School Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for the Lisbon Public School District.
2019 Lake Region District Health Unit Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for the Lake Region District Health Unit.
State Auditor’s Office Named to Prairie Business Magazine’s 50 Best Places to Work List
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Prairie Business Magazine has honored the North Dakota State Auditor’s Office on their 50 Best Places to Work list. Prairie Business received over 1,400 nominations from companies and organizations across the northern plains for this recognition. The criteria evaluated included workplace culture, opportunities for growth, benefits, and employee morale. See more...
2019 City of Washburn Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for the city of Washburn.
Lack of Guidance from the Department of Public Instruction Could Cost Taxpayers
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of the Department of Public Instruction that found that school districts are not given satisfactory guidance from DPI on how to record school bus transportation data used to calculate state aid. State aid transportation payments of $54 million were made to school districts during the audit period. See more...
2019 Department of Transportation Audit Release
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the North Dakota Department of Transportation 2019 Audit.
2019 Stutsman County Audit Release
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Stutsman County.
2019 Ramsey County Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Ramsey County.
2019 Walsh County Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Walsh County.
2019 Pembina County Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Pembina County.
2019 Lake Region Law Enforcement Center Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for the Lake Region Law Enforcement Center.
2017 and 2019 Nelson/Griggs District Health Unit Audit Reports Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Nelson/Griggs District Health Unit, 2017 and Nelson/Griggs District Health Unit, 2019.
2019 Burleigh County Audit Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Burleigh County.
Audit Calls for Greater Oversight of Procurement at Valley City State University
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of Valley City State University that found the University did not provide documentation showing competitive bidding for two transactions that happened in the July 2017-June 2019 timeframe. See more...
Audit Calls for Greater Oversight of Procurement at Lake Region State College
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of Lake Region State College that found the College did not properly procure five transactions totaling $160,930 that happened in the July 2017-June 2019 timeframe. See more...
Audit Highlights Need for Better Monitoring of Trademark Revenues at North Dakota State University
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of North Dakota State University that found the University is not monitoring the NDSU trademark royalty revenues properly and does not have a policy to in place regarding the distribution of the trademark royalty revenues. The audit also found faculty personnel files are incomplete and there is missing documentation related to large-scale construction projects that happened in the July 2017-June 2019 timeframe. See more...
Audit Calls for Better Internal Controls at Williston State College
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of Williston State College that found the College continues to have a lack of internal controls surrounding cash and revenues and the College did not properly procure six transactions totaling $120,318 during the July 2017-June 2019 timeframe. See more...
Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute - 2019 Release
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed an audit of the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute.
ND Ag Experiment Station, NDSU Extension Services and Northern Crops Institute - 2019 Released
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The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed an audit of the ND Ag Experiment Station, NDSU Extension Services and Northern Crops Institute.
2019 Burleigh County Water Resource District Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Burleigh County Water Resource District.
2019 Pierce County Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Pierce County.
2019 Parks and Recreation Department Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed an audit of the Parks and Recreation Department.
2019 City of Wahpeton Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for the city of Wahpeton.
2019 Morton County Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Morton County.
Auditor’s Office Receives Highest Possible Rating in Peer Review
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Today, auditors representing the National State Auditors Association (NSAA) gave the North Dakota State Auditor’s Offices the highest possible rating in its third consecutive peer review, referencing the office’s adherence to government auditing standards. See more...
Audit Finds Overspending at Department of Agriculture
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of the Department of Agriculture that found the agency overspent $25,529 from the general fund. The agency received legislative approval to spend $50,000 of general funds as matching funds for the Waterbank Program. The agency interpreted the law as authorizing the ability to use the funds as match up to $50,000 of general fund salaries over the 9-year life of the Waterbank Program and, each biennium, interpreted that the remaining money was available to use for other general staff salaries. See more...
Audit Finds Opportunities for Cost Savings at DOCR
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation that identified methods that could reduce the cost of collecting supervision fees and increase the collection rate of supervision fees. See more...
2019 Grand Forks County Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Grand Forks County.
2019 Red River Joint Water Resource District
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for the 2019 Red River Joint Water Resource District
2019 Red River Retention Authority Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for the Red River Retention Authority.
2019 Maple River Water Resource District Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for the Maple River Water Resource District.
2019 North Cass Water Resource District Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for the North Cass Water Resource District.
2019 Rush River Water Resource District Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for the Rush River Water Resource District.
2019 Southeast Cass Water Resource District Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for the Southeast Cass Water Resource District.
Audit Shows Need for Increased Oversight, Better Practices at Mayville State University
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of Mayville State University which the university was not consistently following procurement rules, not retaining proper documentation or approval of student scholarships and room waivers, and inconsistent with their accounting practices, possible due to high turnover in the business office. See more...
Audit Highlights Issues Related to Faculty Contracts at NDSCS
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of the North Dakota State College of Science that found they did not ensure all faculty were receiving adequate evaluations as required by the State Board of Higher Education policy and North Dakota State College of Science policy and faculty members did not have the required personnel information included in their official personnel file, as required by state law. See more...
2019 Forest service
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the North Dakota Forest Service 2019 Audit.
State Auditor’s Office Wins National Communications Award
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The National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) has awarded the State Auditor’s Office a second-place award in the category of “Most Improved Publication” for their work on the State of North Dakota Biennial Report. The Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Awards from the NAGC recognizes excellence in government communication products. See more...
2019 Morton County Water Resource District Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for the Morton County Water Resource District.
Audit Shows Need for Increased Oversight of Dam Safety Program at State Water Commission
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of the State Water Commission that found they are not receiving and approving Emergency Action Plans or tracking dam operation plans as required by state law. See more...
Audit Shows Improvements Made, More Needed at Department of Human Services
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of the North Dakota Department of Human Services, which shows that while the agency has made some progress since our 2017 audit, there is more work to do. See more...
2019 Career and Technical Education Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the 2019 Career and Technical Education audit report.
2019 Greater Ramsey Water District Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for the Greater Ramsey Water District.
2019 Devils Lake Park Board Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for the Devils Lake Park Board.
2019 Wahpeton Airport Authority Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for the Wahpeton Airport Authority.
State Auditor Working to Help Local Governments
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State Auditor Gallion today released the following definition of annual receipts to mitigate any added burden to local governments who may receive federal disaster funding. See more...
State Auditor’s Office Completes Citizen Initiated Petition Audit of Belcourt Public Schools
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of the Belcourt Public Schools highlighting several opportunities for improvement that will require management to act for the betterment of the school district and those it serves. See more...
2019 Veterans Home Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the 2019 Veterans Home audit report.
Audit Calls for Improved Monitoring of Alternate Procurement Process at Office of Management and Budget
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of the Office of Management and Budget that found the agency is not properly following the alternate procurement process. This could lead to purchases being made that are not fair and in the best interest of the taxpayers of North Dakota. See more...
Audit Calls for Improved Oversight of Emergency Medical Services Grant at Health Department
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of the Department of Health that found the agency was not keeping supporting documentation used to calculate Emergency Medical Services grant funding and due to spreadsheet errors, improperly distributed $39,995 in funds. See more...
2019 Beulah Public School District Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for the Beulah Public School District.
2019 Cass County Soil Conservation District Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for the Cass County Soil Conservation District.
2020 Emergency Preparedness at Minot State University - Performance Follow-Up
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the Emergency Preparedness at Minot State University - Performance Follow-Up report.
Status of Prior Recommendations: All Implemented
2019 Kindred Public School District Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for the Kindred Public School District.
North Dakota Judicial Branch - 2019 Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the 2019 audit report for the North Dakota Judicial Branch.
2019 Barnes Rural Water District Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for the Barnes Rural Water District.
State Auditor’s Office Completes Audit on Offering Nonresident Students Resident Tuition Rate
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released a performance audit that looked at whether offering resident tuition rates to nonresident students would increase enrollment and what would be the financial impact. See more...
North Dakota Office of the Tax Commissioner - 2019 Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the 2019 audit report for the North Dakota Office of the Tax Commissioner.
2018 Southwest Multi-County Correctional Center Audit Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for the Southwest Multi-County Correctional Center.
2018 Dickinson Law Enforcement Center Audit Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for the Dickinson Law Enforcement Center.
2018 City of Cando Audit Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for the city of Cando.
2018 Towner County Audit Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Towner County.
North Dakota Office of the State Treasurer - 2019 Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the 2019 audit report for the North Dakota Office of the Treasurer.
2018 & 2017 Lake Metigoshe Recreational Service District Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Lake Metigoshe Recreational Service District.
State Auditor’s Office Completes Audit of State Agency Fees
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released a state government-wide performance audit of North Dakota state agency fees, including the North Dakota University System. See more...
North Dakota Office of the Governor - 2019 Audit Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the 2019 audit report for the North Dakota Office of the Governor.
2018 Nelson County Audit Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Nelson County.
2019 ND Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents Audit Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has released the 2019 ND Commission on Legal Counsel for Indigents audit report.
2018 West Fargo Park District Audit Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for the West Fargo Park District.
Office of the State Auditor Completes Audit of the State of North Dakota’s 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
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The State of North Dakota’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently completed the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for fiscal year 2019, which ended on June 30, 2019. The State Auditor’s Office audited the CAFR and issued our opinion, which is contained within the report. See more...
Office of the State Auditor Completes Audit of the North Dakota University System 2019 Annual Financial Report
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The North Dakota University System recently completed the Annual Financial Report (AFR) for the fiscal year 2019, which ended on June 30, 2019. The State Auditor’s Office audited the North Dakota University System’s AFR and issued its opinion, which is contained within the report. Our office compliments the University System on their hard work and professionalism completing this AFR. See more...
Financial Audit of the State Auditor’s Office Finds Errors in Accounts Receivable
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit conducted by Eide Bailly LLP of the North Dakota State Auditor’s Office which shows the office has improperly listed three projects in the work in process balance. See more...
2018 City of West Fargo Audit Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for the City of West Fargo.
2018 City of Devils Lake Audit Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for the City of Devils Lake.
2019 Fargo Public School District Audit Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Fargo Public School District.
2018 Stutsman County Audit Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Stutsman County.
2018 Bottineau County Audit Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Bottineau County.
Statement from Auditor Gallion on North Dakota Ranking Top State in Financial Transparency
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State Auditor Gallion today released the following statement after Truth in Accounting, a watchdog group, named North Dakota as one of the top states for providing the public with candid and transparent information about our government. North Dakota tied with Idaho and Nevada for the number one spot. See more...
2019 Devils Lake Public School District Audit Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Devils Lake Public School District.
State Auditor’s Office Reissues City of Williston Audit, Six Findings Remain
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The North Dakota State Auditor’s Office has reissued the City of Williston audit. See more...
2018 Stark County Audit Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Stark County.
Audit Shows Need for Increased Oversight, Better Practices at State Library
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of the North Dakota State Library that found the Library violated state law by inconsistently charging expenditures between different appropriation lines to avoid overspending in one line. Once audit corrections were made, the Library had exceeded their operating expenses by over $16,000. See more...
North Dakota Lottery - 2019 Audit Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the 2019 financial report for the North Dakota Lottery.
2018 Ramsey County Audit Report Release
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Ramsey County.
Arts, Council on the - 2019 Audit Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the 2019 financial report for the North Dakota Council on the Arts.
North Dakota Labor & Human Rights 2019 Audit Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the 2019 financial report for the Department of Labor and Human Rights.
Mill and Elevator Association, ND 2019
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has released the Mill and Elevator's 2019 audit.
Beef Commission 2019 Financial Report
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the 2019 financial report for the Beef Commission.
Audit Finds Purchasing Issues at Soybean Council
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of the North Dakota Soybean Council that found the agency did not properly bid three purchases in fiscal year 2019. See more...
Audit Finds Lapse in Blanket Bond Coverage at Public Service Commission
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of the Public Service Commission that found from January 1, 2018, to May 31, 2019, the agency did not have blanket bond coverage because controls were not in place to ensure renewal. See more...
Audit Shows Poor Oversight Led to Procurement and Contract Issues at Department of Commerce
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of the North Dakota Department of Commerce which shows the Department had violated state law by circumventing procurement requirements related to the “Be Legendary” logo and overall brand refresh. See more...
2018 Cavalier County Audit Report Release
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Cavalier County
Lake Region Law Enforcement Center 2018 Audit Report Release
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Lake Region Law Enforcement Center.
School for the Blind - Public Instruction, Department of - 2019 Audit Report Released
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The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has released the School for the Deaf, Department of Public Instruction for the 2019 biennial performance audit, to determine financial transactions including expenditures were made in accordance with Law and appropriation requirements. Full Report
Audit Calls for Better Documentation of Faculty and Remote Workers at University of North Dakota
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of the University of North Dakota (UND) which shows that of the 31 faculty personnel files tested, all of them had required information that was either not performed or located elsewhere and four did not have annual evaluations performed. See more...
Audit Calls for Greater Oversight of Purchases at School of Deaf
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of the North Dakota School of Deaf that found they did not comply with state procurement rules by failing to obtain bids on three purchases and did not maintain documentation of purchases. See more...
School for the Deaf - Public Instruction, Department of - 2019 Audit Report Released
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The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has released the School for the Deaf, Department of Public Instruction for the 2019 biennial performance audit, to determine financial transactions including expenditures were made in accordance with Law and appropriation requirements. Full Report
Audit Shows Opportunity for Cost Savings to North Dakota Taxpayers
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of the North Dakota Insurance Department highlighting the fire insurance premium tax which is paid for by citizens through their premiums. The audit shows that over the last eight years, $13.4 million was put into the general fund rather than going back to the fire districts because of a limit set by the state legislature. See more...
Rolette County 2018 Audit Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed this local government audit for Rolette County.
Aeronautics Commission 2019 Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has released the North Dakota Aeronautics Commissions 2019 biannial performance audit, to determine financial transactions including expenditures were made in accordance with Law and appropriation requirements. Full Report
ND Racing Commission 2019 Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has released the North Dakota Racing Commissions 2019 biannial performance audit, to determine financial transactions including expenditures were made in accordance with Law and appropriation requirements. Full Report
Administrative Hearings, Office of 2019 Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has released the Office of Administrative Hearing's 2019 biannual performance audit, to determine financial transactions including expenditures were made in accordance with Law and appropriation requirements. Full Report
Pierce County 2018 Audit Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed this local government audit for Pierce County.
Walsh County and Dickey County 2018 Audit Reports Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed these local government audits for Walsh County and Dickey County.
Local Government Audits Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed these local government audits for Steele County, Richland County and Greater Ramsey Water District.
Industrial Commission 2018 Audit Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has released the Industrial Commission's 2018 biannual performance audit, looking into adequate monitoring abandoned wells in North Dakota.
Audit Shows Need for Greater Documentation of Tenure of Faculty at Bismarck State College
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of Bismarck State College which shows from July 2017 through June 2018, the college was not maintaining required documents for granting tenure. See more...
Audit Highlights Need for Immunization Tracking at Minot State University
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of Minot State University which shows from July 2017 through June 2018, the university was unable to provide proof of an immunization tracking system, was not testing all high-risk international students for tuberculosis, and was circumventing the North Dakota University System procedure for students without proof of immunizations by allowing them to register for classes without immunization records. See more...
Audit Highlights Need to Review Contract at Dickinson State University
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of Dickinson State University which shows during the fiscal year 2018, the university entered into a contract for the management of the bookstore that could adversely impact the university’s revenues. In the first year of this eight-year contract, Dickinson State received zero revenue. See more...
Audit Finds Unsupported Spending at North Dakota University System Office
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of the North Dakota University System Office which shows from July 2016 through June 2018, the information technology division of the NDUS, known as Core Technology Services (CTS), did not properly procure 5 of the 14 tested transactions totaling $3.2 million. See more...
Audit Highlights Need for Consistent Evaluations at Dakota College at Bottineau
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of the Dakota College at Bottineau which shows from July 2017 through June 2018, the college was not consistent in performing annual and student evaluations for faculty. See more...
Local Government Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Burleigh County.
Local Government Audits Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed a local government audit for Morton County Water Resource District.
Audit Highlights Need for Improved Asset Tracking
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of the North Dakota Information Technology Division which shows from July 2016 through June 2018, the agency was responsible for tracking 6,500 assets totaling more than $25 million dollars and failed to find 217 of those assets. See more...
Statement from Auditor Gallion on Attorney General Opinion
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State Auditor Gallion today released the following statement after reviewing the Attorney General’s opinion on the effects of SB2004. See more...
Local Government Audits Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed local government water resource district audits for Maple River, Southeast Cass, Red River Joint, North Cass, Rush River and Red River Retention Authority.
Audit Finds Opportunities to Reduce Crime Lab Turnaround Time
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of the North Dakota State Crime Lab which shows the agency has experienced significant workload increases while full-time staff have decreased since a 2018 reduction-in-force. See more...
Historical Society 2018 Audit Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the Historical Society 2018 Audit See more...
Game and Fish 2018 Audit Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the Game and Fish Department's 2018 Operational Audit. See more...
City of Wahpeton Audit Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed local government audit for the city of Wahpeton.
Audit Finds Opportunities to Improve School Bus Safety
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of the North Dakota Highway Patrol which shows from July 2016 through June 2018, the agency was not following internal policies for school bus inspections, was inaccurately tracking the inspections and was not working off a complete list of vehicles to be inspected. See more...
Grand Forks County 2018 Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the local government audit for Grand Forks County.
Sioux County 2018 Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the local government audit for Sioux County.
Local Government Audits Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed two local government audits; Kindred PSD and Burleigh County Water Resource District.
NDSU Parking and Transportation Services Department - Performance Follow-Up Report Released
The Office of the State Auditor conducted a follow-up review on the performance audit entitled NDSU Parking and Transportation Services Department (NP-002-16) dated February 23, 2017. The objective of this follow-up was to determine the implementation status of the eight recommendations presented in the performance audit report. See more...
Purchasing Card Program Used by the NDUS - Follow-up Performance Report Released
The Office of the State Auditor conducted a follow-up on the performance audit entitled Purchasing Card Program Used by the North Dakota University System dated August 30, 2016. The objective of this follow-up was to determine the implementation status of the 13 recommendations presented in the performance audit report. See more...
Auditor Gallion Statement on Signing of State Auditor’s Budget Bill
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State Auditor Gallion today released the following statement after the Governor’s signing of Senate Bill 2004, the appropriations bill for the State Auditor’s Office. See more...
Local Government Audits Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed two local government audits; Cass County Soil Conservation District and Traill County.
Office of the Adjutant General Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the 2018 operational audit for the Office of the Adjutant General. The Office of the Adjutant General received $43 million in loans from the Bank of North Dakota to cover costs incurred during the DAPL protests. The agency incurred costs for National Guard and administration salaries, travel, supplies, etc. In addition, they reimbursed ND counties, cities, state agencies, and out of state counties and cities for the costs they incurred for the protests. See more...
Securities Department Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the 2018 operational audit for the North Dakota Securities Department. The North Dakota Securities Department is responsible for the enforcement of the North Dakota securities laws that protect citizens from dishonest investment practices, and regulate the people and companies offering investment opportunities. See more...
Protection and Advocacy Project Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the 2018 operational audit for the North Dakota Protection and Advocacy Project. The North Dakota Protection and Advocacy Project is an independent state agency established to advance the human and legal rights of people with disabilities within North Dakota. People served include infants, children and adults of all ages. See more...
State Seed Department Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the 2018 operational audit for the State Seed Department. The department is comprised of four main areas of operations (excluding administration): field seed, potato, laboratory services, and regulatory. See more...
North Dakota Lottery Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the 2018 financial audit for the North Dakota Lottery, a division of the Attorney General. See more...
Secretary of State Audit Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the 2018 operational audit for the Office of the Secretary of State. The department receives revenue from a variety of fees charged for filings, issuing licenses, amendments, reports, lists, and registrations. See more...
State Auditor’s Office Finds Inappropriate Activities at NDSCS; Calls for Greater Transparency and Improved Reporting
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A performance audit issued today by the North Dakota Office of the State Auditor shows that North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) has engaged in inappropriate activities surrounding the proposed Career Workforce Academy, is not meeting TrainND Southeast program goals and is overstating program results. See more...
Dept. of Veterans Affairs Audit Report Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the 2018 Department of Veterans Affairs operational audit. The department consists of five main programs: Veterans Aid Loan Program, Hardship Grant Program, Commemorative Memorial Coins, Service Dogs, and the Transportation Program. See more...
State Auditor Releases Audit of City of Washburn, Finds Inaccuracies with City’s Financial Practices
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of the City of Washburn highlighting several areas of concern including a potential violation of state law which requires the city to set up a separate fund for each special assessment project. See more...
Local Government Audits Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed three local government audits including West Fargo Park District, City of Washburn and Barnes Rural Water District.
Audit Shows Need for Greater Accountability at Indian Affairs Commission
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today released an audit of the Indian Affairs Commission which shows from July 2016 through June 2018, the agency misspent state funds on gift cards totaling nearly $8,000. See more...
State Auditor Gallion Releases Single Audit Report for North Dakota
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The Single Audit of North Dakota for the fiscal years 2017 and 2018 resulted in 46 findings and recommendations related to many of the state’s key financial operations and the administration of federal programs. The Single Audit Report is required by both state and federal law as a condition of continued federal assistance. See more...
Local Government Audits Released
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed three local government audits including Stark County, Ransom County and Beulah PSD.
State Auditor Gallion Launches Petition Audit of Belcourt Public Schools
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State Auditor Joshua Gallion today announced that his office has begun a citizen-requested audit of the Belcourt Public Schools, located on the Turtle Mountain Reservation in Rolette County. See more...
Dept. of Financial Institutions 2018 Audit Report Published
The North Dakota State Auditor's Office has completed the Department of Financial Institution's 2018 operational audit, which covers the Banking, Credit Union and Consumer Divisions.
Audit Report Finds Consolidating North Dakota University System Online Courses Could Save Up To $650,000 a Year
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A performance audit issued today by the North Dakota Office of the State Auditor shows that from Fall 2014 to Spring 2018, it is estimated the North Dakota University System (NDUS) could have eliminated 560 online course sections. See more...
North Dakota State Auditor Releases Performance Audit of Special Funds
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A performance audit issued today by the North Dakota Office of the State Auditor shows that approximately $97 million in general fund resources were expended in the fiscal year 2018 when state agencies had special funds available to spend. See more...
State Auditor's Office Names Brian Johnson Deputy State Auditor
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Bismarck, N.D. – The North Dakota State Auditor’s Office has named Brian Johnson as Deputy State Auditor. Johnson will assist in driving our agency towards its vision of a diverse team committed to generating greater value for taxpayers. See more...
Audit Report Finds North Dakota University System Open Educational Resources Initiative Has Saved Students Over $1.1 million
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A performance audit completed by the North Dakota Office of the State Auditor shows the North Dakota University System (NDUS) Open Educational Resources (OER) initiative has impacted nearly 15,000 students in 648 courses and saved students an estimated $1.1 to $2.4 million. See more...
State Auditor Presents Performance Audits
The State Auditor issued a press release today regarding the performance audit reports presented to the Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee.
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