RD412 - Auditor of Public Accounts 2013 Annual Report


Executive Summary:
I am pleased to submit the 2013 Annual Report of the Auditor of Public Accounts. Through the audits we perform and the other activities our staff engage in, we strive to provide unbiased, accurate information and sound recommendations to improve accountability and financial management of public funds. This Annual Report is meant to provide you with an overview of some of the more significant activities and results of audits from the past year. All of our reports are available on our agency website at www.apa.virginia.gov. In addition, Commonwealth Data Point and guidance for local governments and their auditors can also be accessed on our website.

During 2013, our organization of 112 auditors and support staff:

• Issued 8 state wide special reports;

• Issued 91 reports for audits of state agencies and institutions, issuing findings for 33;

• Reviewed 207 General, Juvenile and Domestic Relations, and Combined District Courts, issuing findings for 53;

• Reviewed 63 Circuit Courts, issuing findings for 20;

• Reviewed 95 General Receivers and Magistrates, issuing findings for 8; and

• Reviewed 137 Constitutional Officers, issuing findings for 22.

I want to thank my staff for their hard work and dedication. I especially appreciate their support during this year of transition and look forward to continuing our work together in the coming year.

Martha S. Mavredes, CPA
AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS