| Agency: | State Water Commission | Report Date: | January 22, 2013 |
| Type: | Performance | LAFRC Date: | |
| Issued By: | KPMG LLP | Period: | January 1, 2010 - June 30, 2012 |
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Executive Summary:
The performance audit was intended to provide an assessment of the industrial water use monitoring and reporting policies and procedures employed by the Water Appropriation Division. With the recent oil boom in northwestern North Dakota, the demand for water for industrial purposes has increased significantly, causing increased awareness as to whether current monitoring and reporting practices are sufficient to manage the water resources of the state.
Findings:
There were 16 formal findings in this report.
2013 Permitting Process
| Agency: | State Water Commission | Report Date: | April 23, 2013 |
| Type: | Performance | LAFRC Date: | |
| Issued By: | KPMG LLP | Period: | January 1, 2010-December 31, 2012 |
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Executive Summary:
The objective of the engagement was to conduct a performance audit of the permitting policies and procedures of the Water Appropriations Division; and to provide recommendations to help address any Identified performance gaps.
Findings:
There were 10 formal findings in this report
2016 Follow-Up
| Agency: | State Water Commission | Report Date: | September 21, 2016 |
| Type: | Performance - Follow-Up | LAFRC Date: | |
| Issued By: | State Auditor | Period: | July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2016 |
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Executive Summary:
The Office of the State Auditor conducted and audit follow-up on the performance audit of the Water Appropriations Division of the Office of the State Engineer. The audit scope of the original performance audit related to industrial use water permits. The performance audit was conducted by an outside consultant in 2012 and two reports were issued.
Findings:
The State Water Commission has fully implemented 23 of the 26 recommendations presented in the performance audit reports. The remaining 3 recommendations were considered partially implemented.