Evaluating the State’s Water Systems and Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Program (Limited-Scope)
Introduction Representative Jim Minnix requested this limited-scope audit, which was authorized by the Legislative Post Audit Committee at its April 24, 2024 meeting. Objectives, Scope, & Methodology Our audit objective was to answer the following question: What were the results of the water supply system and wastewater… Read More
KDHE Early Childhood Data Integration and System Enhancement IT Project Update (April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024)
KDHE Early Childhood Data Integration and System Enhancement IT Project
Information Systems: Reviewing Specific IT Security Controls Across State Agencies and School Districts (Part 2)
Introduction K.S.A. 46-1135 authorizes our office to conduct information technology audits as directed by the Legislative Post Audit Committee. These audits are conducted on a 3-year cycle. During its December 2022 meeting, the Committee approved a proposal to change the format of our IT audits. For CY 2023 we… Read More
Evaluating Whether Fiscal Notes Include Accurate and Reasonable Estimates
Introduction Senator Larry Alley requested this audit, which the Legislative Post Audit Committee authorized at its April 25, 2023 meeting. Objectives, Scope, & Methodology Our audit objective was to answer the following question: Do agencies provide accurate and reasonable estimates in fiscal notes for potential legislation?… Read More
Assessing the Impact of Permanent Work from Home Options
Introduction Representative Tory Marie Blew requested this audit, which was authorized by the Legislative Post Audit Committee at its April 22, 2022 meeting. Objectives, Scope, & Methodology Our audit objectives were to answer the following questions: How many state employees could potentially work from home all or part of the… Read More
Evaluating Groundwater Management Districts’ Efforts to Conserve Water
Introduction Representative Ron Highland and Representative Lindsay Vaughn requested this audit, which was authorized by the Legislative Post Audit Committee at its April 22, 2022 meeting. Objectives, Scope, & Methodology Our audit objective was to answer the following questions: What programs do groundwater management districts administer and are those… Read More
Evaluating Mental Health and Substance Abuse Initiatives to Improve Outcomes
Introduction The Legislative Post Audit Committee requested and approved this audit at its September 2, 2020 meeting. Objectives, Scope, & Methodology Our audit objective was to answer the following questions: What practices or programs do state-funded mental health and substance abuse providers report using and how well do they appear… Read More
Comparing the Impact of COVID-19 on Death Rates During Certain Months of 2019 and 2020
Introduction Representative John Barker requested this limited-scope audit, which was authorized by the Legislative Post Audit Committee at its February 24, 2021 meeting. Objectives, Scope, & Methodology Our audit objective was to answer the following question: How did causes of death during the COVID-19 pandemic compare to those before the… Read More
Follow up Audit: Reviewing Agencies’ Implementation of Selected Performance Audit Recommendations
Introduction The Legislative Post Audit Committee’s rules include a process to check on prior audit recommendations. That process has two primary components. First, the Post Auditor is required to follow up with each agency on a quarterly basis and have officials self-report on their progress in implementing applicable recommendations. Second,… Read More
State Surplus Property: Evaluating Opportunities to Generate Revenue from State Owned Land and Buildings
Introduction Representative Ken Corbet requested this audit, which was authorized by the Legislative Post Audit Committee at its April 25th, 2018 meeting. Objectives, Scope & Methodology Our audit objective was to answer the following question: How much surplus property does the state own that could feasibly be sold, and… Read More