Whitworth Water Receives State Auditor’s Stewardship Award

WHITWORTH WATER DISTRICT RECEIVES STATE AUDITOR AWARD

SPOKANE, Washington – Whitworth Water District (District) has been recognized with the Washington State Auditor’s Stewardship Award for public resources accountability.

“It is apparent the District’s management and staff want to be good stewards of public funds and accountable to the citizens of Washington,” said Pat McCarthy, Washington State’s Auditor, in a letter to the District this past month.

In addition to their strong, well-documented internal control processes, and passion for accurate financial reporting, McCarthy praised the District’s dedication to ensuring the health and safety of everyone involved during one of the first remotely conducted audits during the COVID-19
pandemic.

District Manager Tim Murrell formally accepted the award during the Washington Association of  Water and Sewer District’s 2021 Fall Conference and Trade Show. “It is an honor to be recognized for our District’s dedication to accountability and transparency,” said Mr. Murrell. “This award is a clear reflection of our entire staff’s commitment to sound management practices in providing essential public services.”

The Stewardship Award represents the highest level of financial achievement in state government. Out of more than 2,400 cities, counties, colleges, and special purpose districts audited each year, only a few awards are given out to organizations each year.

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About Whitworth Water District
Whitworth Water District was established in the 1937 and provides potable water service to roughly 35,000 customers in unincorporated Spokane County.