GAO's Yellow Book, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)

Civil asset forfeiture is a legal tool that allows police agencies to seize and forfeit (retain) property believed to be involved in or the proceeds of a crime. While property owners may file a claim to recover it, a performance audit in Washington found police agencies retained up to 90 percent of...

A look at how Washington state managed public money in 2023

This quarterly report provides an overview of the operations of the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General from October 1 – December 31, 2023, and includes information required by the Municipal Code of Chicago.