Radio Update: New State Auditor Division Targets Fraud, Financial Misconduct

David McGimpsey

By: TVW Stories

Outlets: TVW

Published: September 24, 2026

Words: 78

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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The Washington State Auditor’s Office has created a special investigations division to focus on fraud and other financial misconduct involving public money.

Brandy Pritchard, who leads the new unit, says cities and towns account for the largest concentration of losses, though fraud occurs across government.

Tips from whistleblowers are the most common way cases are uncovered.

The division will also identify weaknesses in financial controls and recommend changes aimed at preventing future losses.

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