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Every government needs a solid backup and recovery plan for their data files in case the unthinkable happens. (Think hacker, hardware failure, human error, theft….) Prepare today with our newly updated Backup and Recovery Best Practices resource: ow.ly/JVP450Wncju

Join experts from our Office as they help local governments navigate the complexities and risks that come with changing and updating your county’s financial systems and applications in this online training hosted by WA County Officials: countyofficials.org/Calendar.aspx?…

Look what New York state is doing to up its cybersecurity game for state and local governments. statescoop.com/new-york-cyber…

Another great resource from Municipal Research and Services Center!

In case you missed our 'scoop' earlier this month: It's National Ice Cream Month🍦 so we dug out this short outtake of State Auditor Pat McCarthy discussing her favorite flavor with 6-year-old Adilynn. Enjoy!

ICYMI: Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy just published a very thought-provoking analysis of legislative oversight in all 50 states. levin-center.org/levin-center-a…

Great reminder about some great resources. Thank you Municipal Research and Services Center!

A season-ending shout-out to all of the SAOers who played for and rooted on our softball team, the Aud Squad, this year! The Squad played their last game earlier this week with their number one fan, State Auditor Pat McCarthy (far left) cheering the loudest. #TeamSAO #WeAreSAO

NOW HIRING: Our Office is looking for an IT Audit Intern to work with our Data Analytics Team! Learn more and apply today: governmentjobs.com/careers/washin…

Somehow we don't think author John Steinbeck had this in mind when he wrote "Of Mice and Men," but here we are. #MouseTrapped

Get a close-up view of your government’s finances with the Financial Intelligence Tool (FIT), a free online customizable database featuring financial data for nearly 2,300 local governments. No binoculars necessary. Start exploring today: sao.wa.gov/FIT

Calling all local governments 📢 WA Dept. of Revenue is conducting its annual Local Government Partnership meeting on August 5 via Zoom, featuring education and information about tax topics that affect you. Learn more and sign up today: dor.wa.gov/about/statisti…

National Whistleblower Day is July 30, but every day’s a good day for employees of state agencies to report state employees who they suspect of violating state laws or rules. Learn more about SAO’s Whistleblower Program: sao.wa.gov/whistleblower-…

elgl.org/podcast-10-yea… Happy 10th Birthday to the GovLove podcast from ELGL: Engaging Local Government Leaders - a podcast about the people, policies and profession of local government. #GoodGovernment

Happy National Intern Day to all of the former and current interns with our Office. We appreciate your dedication to public service! To all of you future interns out there, learn what it's like to work here and apply today: sao.wa.gov/about-sao/care…

ICYMI: An insightful podcast episode from @theACFE that looks at how digital lifestyles and economic pressures are shaping the next generation. podbean.com/ep/pb-5msbv-18…

Another $122M from opioid settlements now available to Washington washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/07/29/ano…

Shout out to our hard-working administrative staff that took time out of their buzz-y schedule for this bee-themed group photo with State Auditor Pat McCarthy (she’s in there somewhere)! Thank you for your public service on behalf of Washingtonians! #GoodGovernment

Our published audit report as cited in this story by The Columbian and reporter Mia Ryder-Marks can be found here: portal.sao.wa.gov/ReportSearch/H…

Several SAO offices have developed their own fun team mascot, which State Auditor Pat McCarthy found out first-hand when visiting Team Vancouver late last month. Rock on, Vancouver Velociraptors! #WeAreSAO