Other pages about the topic: Accounting

IRS/SSA materials

These resources are intended to help state agencies fulfill federal employment tax law requirements.  Below are links to resources from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Social Security Administration (SSA).

Several of the listed sites include links to other important documents, sites, or available services.

2016 Single Audit Report

Download the 2016 Single Audit Report as a single document or choose report sections below.

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IRS training materials

These resources are intended to help state agencies fulfill federal employment tax law requirements.

Certificates of Participation (COPs)

These resources help state agencies fulfill certificate of participation accounting and reporting requirements in Chapter 80 and Chapter 85 in the State Administrative & Accounting Manual (SAAM).

Training for accounting and budget staff

We're continually working to improve the trainings and resources available to state fiscal staff. Please check back regularly for newly available courses and  resources.

Instructor-led training (virtual and in-person)

You can register  for the instructor-led courses below in The Learning Center. These classes are either conducted virtually via Teams or in-person at 1500 Jefferson in Olympia.

State Administrative & Accounting Manual (SAAM)

The State Administrative & Accounting Manual, also known as SAAM, provides control and accountability over financial and administrative affairs of the state of Washington, and assists agencies in gathering and maintaining information needed for the preparation of financial statements.

The policies and procedures in this manual are the minimum requirements that state agencies must meet. An agency may adopt additional policies and procedures in greater detail as long as the agency meets the required minimum standards.

Federal

These resources help state agencies fulfill federal compliance, monitoring and reporting requirements in Chapter 50 and Chapter 95 of the State Administrative & Accounting Manual (SAAM).

Internal Control

These resources help state agencies fulfill internal control requirements in Chapter 20 of the State Administrative & Accounting Manual (SAAM).

Administrative & accounting resources

These resources are intended as guidelines to help state agencies fulfill policy and procedure requirements in the State Administrative & Accounting Manual (SAAM). Agencies are encouraged to customize these resources to develop approaches that address their individual needs.

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