Ephrata School District earns clean audit for 2024-25 fiscal year
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Director of Business and Finance Allison Razey said the clean audit report highlights the strength of the district’s internal controls and their continued commitment to transparency and public trust.
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EPHRATA — The Ephrata School District received audit reports with no findings for the 2024–25 fiscal year from the Washington State Auditor’s Office, according to the auditor's office.
Auditors reported no material weaknesses, no significant deficiencies and no material noncompliance in the district’s financial statements, federal programs or accountability audit, according to the SAO. The review examined the district’s financial reporting, federal grant compliance, internal controls and accountability practices.
According to the audit, district records met both state and federal requirements, and no issues requiring corrective action were identified.
As a result, Ephrata continues to qualify as a low-risk auditee under federal guidelines, according to the district.
“This audit reflects the commitment and professionalism of our team in upholding strong financial stewardship,” said Allison Razey, the district’s director of business and finance said in a statement. “It affirms that public resources are being managed responsibly and with integrity.”
Superintendent Ken Murray credited district staff for the outcome.
“I want to thank Allison and our entire team for their exceptional work in achieving this result,” Murray said in a district statement. “This reflects the care and discipline that define our work each day.”
The district’s next audit is scheduled for 2027.
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