External Audit Finds Renton School District Responsible Stewards of Taxpayer Dollars

June 6, 2003 - The Washington State Auditor’s Office recently conducted an annual accountability audit of the Renton School District and found the district to be responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars.

The state Auditor’s office performs annual financial and legal compliance audits of all large school districts and other state agencies. The district’s audit, released today from the state, reported “no findings.” Areas reviewed as part of the audit included finance, transportation and personnel. The designation “no finding” indicates the district is in compliance with state laws, is keeping track of all assets and employs sound, fiscally responsible business practices.

Rich Moore, the district’s Assistant Superintendent for Business, applauded the efforts of his staff as well as the hard work of principals and school staff to ensure all revenues and expenditures are accounted for.

“Successful audits are a total team effort,” Moore said. “To have an audit of this breadth completed without a single negative finding is remarkable. It is great to work with a department and district staff that are such dedicated professionals.”