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[12/22/20] Not Knowing Amount Still Owed to Unemployment Insurance Claimants Contributes to a Qualified Audit Opinion for Commonwealth’s Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2020More details will be released in upcoming Statewide Single Audit of Kentucky
CAFR Report

[10/29/20] Auditor Mike Harmon: Finding from Special Examination of City of Bedford Will Be Referred to Attorney GeneralExamination details poor oversight, questionable spending by Trimble County city
Examination Report

[10/28/20] Op-Ed: Keeping High Level of Accountability, Transparency While Saving Taxpayers MoneyAuditor Mike Harmon

[10/20/20] Numerous Recurring Issues Identified in First Ever Audit of Regional JailAuditor Mike Harmon’s office releases results of four audits of Bourbon-Nicholas Regional Jail Authority
2015 Audit Report
2016 Audit Report
2017 Audit Report
2018 Audit Report

[10/14/20] County Ethics Codes a Variety of Requirements and Enforcement; One-Fourth of Counties Have No Appointed Members of Local Ethics BoardsLatest Data Bulletin from Auditor Mike Harmon’s office reviews county ethics in Kentucky
Data Bulletin Report
Video Announcement

[8/6/20] Examination of City of Salyersville to Be Referred to Attorney General, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentReview by Auditor Mike Harmon’s office details two findings, one on city and other on local tourism commission
Examination Report

[7/16/20] Auditor Mike Harmon: Continued Issues Tracking Compliance, Financial Information Preventing Proper Oversight of Local Tourism CommissionsConcern identified in latest data bulletin regarding impact of tourism in Kentucky
Data Bulletin Report

[7/1/20] Auditor Mike Harmon Announces Changes to Executive StaffRestructure will bring more specialized focus to offices within the agency, with new directors named

[6/16/20] Auditor Harmon Releases Annual Audit of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Fish and Game FundFiscal Year 2019 audit contains two repeat findings from prior fiscal year review
Audit Report

[5/21/20] Six-Figure Bonus to Spouse, Public Funds Used to Pay for Personal Expenses, Questionable Spending Among Issues Identified in Exam of Select County Attorney OfficesSpecial Examination of Nine County Attorney Offices Results in Nine Findings
Examination Report

[4/22/20] Auditor Harmon: Continued Failure to Address Control Issue within Kentucky’s Motor Vehicle Registration System Could Lead to Additional FraudHarmon’s office releases audit of state MVR system for Calendar Year 2019
Audit Report

[4/2/20] Auditor Harmon Announces State Committee for School District Audits Meeting Schedule

[3/30/20] Auditor Harmon Announces Time Change for Last Meeting of State Committee for School District AuditsFinal meeting for Fiscal Year 2020 now set for June 25

[3/24/20] Auditor Harmon Releases Second Volume of Annual Statewide Single Audit of the Commonwealth of KentuckyAudit identified two material weaknesses, nine significant deficiencies
Audit Report

[3/23/20] Auditor Harmon Announces Change for March 26th Meeting of State Committee for School District AuditsChanges due to ongoing COVID-19 emergency in Kentucky

[3/17/20] Auditor Harmon Announces Change for March 19th Meeting of State Committee for School District AuditsChanges due to ongoing COVID-19 emergency in Kentucky

[3/12/19] Auditor Harmon: Greater Transparency Needed Regarding Use of State Aircraft by Elected OfficialsAuditor Harmon’s office releases review of use of state aircraft by former Governor, Lt. Governor
Audit Report
Announcement Video

[2/11/20] Auditor Harmon Releases First Volume of Annual Statewide Single Audit of Commonwealth of KentuckyFiscal Year 2019 report contains eight findings from APA audit of financial statements
Audit Report

[2/5/20] Auditor Harmon: New Law Leading to Savings for Taxpayers on Audits of County Sheriffs, ClerksAuditor releases initial savings numbers for agreed-upon procedures (AUP) engagements
Announcement Video

[12/17/19] Lack of Oversight and Improper Reimbursements Highlight Special Examination of Kentucky Child Support EnforcementQuestions by state auditors as part of review helped lead to indictment of former Boyd County Child Support Office Manager
Audit Report

[12/16/19] Auditor Harmon: Repeated Dire Warnings Were Ignored During Procurement Phase for KentuckyWiredhase 2 exam of KCNA also highlights negotiations after project contract was signed that led to a $1.5 billion burden on Kentucky taxpayers
Audit Report

[11/18/19] Auditor Harmon Releases Results of Financial Statement Audit of Teachers’ Retirement SystemReport for Fiscal Year 2019 has no findings
Audit Report

[11/4/19] For Second Consecutive Time, Auditor Mike Harmon’s Administration Receives Highest Rating from External Peer ReviewNational State Auditors Association gives APA pass rating
Peer Review Report

[10/25/19] Auditor Harmon Announces Time Change for Remaining State Committee for School District Audits MeetingsFinal three meetings for Fiscal Year 2020 scheduled for 11 a.m. Eastern

[8/27/19] Auditor Harmon: KRS, TRS Not in Compliance with Public Pension Transparency LawsAuditor’s office releases results of special examination relating to requirements of Senate Bill 2
Audit Report
Press Conference Video
Public Pension Oversight Board Presentation

[5/22/19] Auditor Harmon Announces His Office Will Audit the Bourbon County-Nicholas County Regional Jail AuthorityData bulletin on regional jails conducted by Auditor’s office found the regional jail has never been audited
Audit Report

[5/20/19] Auditor Harmon Releases Audit of Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife ResourcesFiscal Year 2018 audit report contains two findings
Audit Report

[5/2/19] Auditor Harmon Releases Audit of Employer Allocations of the Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefit Funds of the Kentucky Retirement Systems for Fiscal Year 2018
Audit Report
OPEB Audit Report

[4/22/19] Auditor Harmon Announces State Committee for School District Audits Meeting ScheduleRegular Meetings Scheduled for Fiscal Year July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020

[4/16/19] Auditor Harmon: Exam of Kentucky’s Largest Workers Compensation Insurance Provider Identifies Issues with Procurement, Contract ReportingSpecial examination of Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance Company details 10 findings
Audit Report

[3/25/19] Auditor Harmon Releases Second Volume of Annual Statewide Single Audit of Commonwealth of KentuckyAudit identified two material weaknesses, 12 significant deficiencies
Audit Report

[2/6/19] Auditor Harmon Releases First Volume of Annual Statewide Single Audit of Commonwealth of KentuckyReport contains 25 findings from APA audit of financial statements
Audit Report

[2/5/19] Auditor Harmon: Kentucky’s Total Debt Equal to $12,000 for Every Man, Woman and Child in CommonwealthOf Kentucky’s total $54.6 billion in debt, estimated $43.3 billion is due to unfunded pensions
Audit Report

[12/19/18] Auditor Mike Harmon Releases Results of Financial Statement Audit of Kentucky Retirement SystemsFailure to resolve overpayments from employees to system, waiving of late penalties among three findings in audit report
Audit Report

[12/18/18] Auditor Mike Harmon Announces 11 Findings From Special Examination of Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife ResourcesReport details failure of agency to create an atmosphere of transparency, accountablity of public funds
Examination Report
Audit Report

[9/27/18] Auditor Harmon: Taxpayers will pay almost least $1.5 billion over 30 years for KentuckyWiredCost overruns, botched procurement detailed in special examination of statewide broadband project
Audit Report
Press Conference Video
Legislative Panel Video

[8/28/18] Auditor Mike Harmon Releases Data Bulletin of County Attorney Traffic Safety ProgramsReport is first Data Bulletin released by Auditor’s office, which seeks to inform public about how public funds are being used by state and local officials
Audit Report

[7/12/18] Auditor Mike Harmon Completes Historic Examination of Kentucky Court OperationsReport identifies 20 findings, major issues with management and policies at Administrative Office of the Courts, with referrals to Attorney General, IRS, and Department of Revenue
Audit Report
Press Conference Video
Legislative Panel Video

[7/9/18] Auditor Harmon Announces State Committee for School District Audits Meeting ScheduleRegular Meetings Scheduled for Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019

[6/28/18] Auditor Mike Harmon Announces Results of Audit of Kentucky 911 Services BoardAudit of financial activities for Fiscal Years 2014-2017 produces 11 findings
Audit Report

[5/3/18] Auditor Mike Harmon Announces Results of Special Examination of Kentucky Fire CommissionReport documents six findings related to commission and Kentucky Firefighters Foundation Program Fund
Audit Report

[3/22/18] Auditor Harmon Releases Second Volume of Annual Statewide Single Audit of the Commonwealth of KentuckyAudit identified three material weaknesses, 16 significant deficiencies
Audit Report

[2/21/18] Legislation Supported by Auditor Mike Harmon Passes Senate CommitteeSenate Bill 144 seeks to reduce audit costs for county government while continuing to hold local offices accountable to taxpayers

[2/6/18] Auditor Harmon Releases First Volume of Annual Statewide Single Audit of Commonwealth of KentuckyReport contains 27 findings from APA audit of financial statements
Audit Report

[1/31/18] Auditor Harmon Testifies in Support of Senate Bill Dealing with City AuditsSenate Bill 91 would improve enforcement of current laws, penalties on failure to conduct annual audits

[12/21/17] Auditor Harmon Releases Results of Special Examination for the City of CampbellsvilleExam documents five findings during review of city activities from July 2014 to January 2017
Audit Report

[12/20/17] Auditor Harmon Releases Results of Special Examination for the City of WhitesburgExam documents nine findings, will be referred to Office of Attorney General
Audit Report

[12/5/17] Auditor Harmon Announces Results of Election Leave Report by His OfficeRecords indicate more than 1,300 state employees claimed voting leave, but were not entitled to do so, costing taxpayers more than $100,000
Audit Report

[7/21/17] Auditor Mike Harmon Releases Results of Financial Statement Audit of Louisville Arena AuthorityReport detailed one finding; Auditor Harmon presented additional observations to legislative panel
Audit Report
Legislative Panel Video

[5/23/17] Auditor Mike Harmon Releases Annual Audit of Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife ResourcesFiscal Year 2016 audit contains five findings
Audit Report

[3/28/17] Auditor Harmon Releases Second Volume of Annual Statewide Single Audit of Commonwealth of KentuckyAudit identified four material weaknesses, 14 significant deficiencies
Audit Report

[3/23/16] Auditor Harmon Announces State Committee for School District Audits Meeting Schedule
Regular Meetings Scheduled for Fiscal Year July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018

[2/22/17] Auditor Harmon Releases Special Examination of Kentucky Horse ParkExam on certain policies, procedures, and financial activity of the park to be referred to the Executive Branch Ethics Commission
Audit Report

[2/14/17] Auditor Harmon Releases First Volume of Annual Statewide Single Audit of Commonwealth of KentuckyFindings on Kentucky Horse Park, East Brannon Road highway project among 43 findings for Fiscal Year 2016
Audit Report

[12/14/16]Auditor Mike Harmon Releases Governance Examination of the University of Louisville Foundation
Report cites eight findings related to the Foundation and its relationship to U of L
Audit Report
Press Conference Video

[12/8/16] Auditor Mike Harmon Announces Findings of Special Examination of the City of IrvineResults of examination being referred to Attorney General, Department of Revenue, and IRS
Audit Report

[10/31/16] Auditor Mike Harmon Announces Auditor’s Office Receives Highest Rating From External Peer ReviewPeer review of APA resulted a rating of Pass
Peer Review Report

[9/29/16] Auditor Mike Harmon Releases Results of Special Examination of Department of Criminal Justice Training and Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program Fund
Report details multiple management issues, questionable expenditures at DOCJT
Audit Report
Press Conference Video

[8/15/16] Auditor Mike Harmon Releases Results of Special Examination of Fire Department in LaRue CountyFindings on Buffalo Fire Department being referred to Office of Attorney General, Kentucky State Police
Audit Report

[6/27/16] Bill Clarifying Role of Auditor of Public Accounts in Special Audits of Cities Signed Into Law

[6/8/16] Auditor Mike Harmon Releases Annual Audit of Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. One finding to be referred to Kentucky State Police, Executive Branch Ethics Commission for further investigation
Audit Report

[5/3/16] Auditor Mike Harmon Announces Special Examination of the Kentucky Horse Park. Exam will look at financial activities of park for Fiscal Years 2014, 2015, 2016
Letter

[3/29/16] Auditor Harmon Releases Second Volume of Annual Single Statewide Audit of Commonwealth of Kentucky. Audit identified two material weaknesses, 16 significant deficiencies
Audit Report

[3/25/16] Statement from Auditor Harmon Regarding House Passage of Senate Bill 63

[3/21/16] Statement from Auditor Harmon Regarding House Passage of Senate Bill 168

[3/16/16] Auditor Harmon Testifies on City Audits Bill in House Committee

[3/10/16] Auditor Harmon Speaks to Kentucky Council of Area Development Districts

[3/10/16] Auditor Harmon Talks with Press Following Passage of Senate Bill 68

[2/9/16] Auditor Harmon Tells Legislative Panel His Agency Will Make Governor’s Proposed Budget Cuts Work.

[2/2/16] Auditor Harmon Releases First Volume of Annual Statewide Audit of Commonwealth of Kentucky
Audit Report