The Washington State Auditor’s Office released the results of Sumner’s annual audit for 2008 with no findings of errors.

Areas examined represented the highest risk of noncompliance, misappropriation or misuse. The auditor examined the areas of accounting and financial reporting, including inter-fund transactions and balances, restricted funds, open public meetings and records laws, municipal court, and payroll and personnel.

Focusing on the city’s accountability including internal controls and compliance with state laws and regulations, its own policies and procedures, financial statements, and federal compliance, the auditor reported Sumner complied in the areas examined.

The auditor noted internal controls adequately safeguarded public assets.

Sumner was found to properly and accurately report the city’s financial statements of its major proprietary funds, the remaining proprietary fund information, and individual funds were accurately and properly reported.

Sumner received an official opinion from the auditor affirming the city’s compliance with requirements applicable to its major federal program.

Mayor Dave Enslow said, “This audit is an important resource that tells our citizens that we are using their money well and wisely.

“For a city, a clean audit is one of the best compliments we could receive.”