Department of Audit - Public Funds

Public Funds Division

Our Mission

Public Funds Division promotes governmental accountability through verifying the accuracy and reliability of information provided to the citizens of Wyoming, Legislature, Governor and other stakeholders.

Statement of Philosophy and Vision

Improve government accountability through auditing accurate and reliable data.
Conduct audits and other services for governmental entities.
Percentage and accuracy of information audited by or reported to us by governmental entities.

Public Funds Fiscal Year 2022 Work Summary <-Click here for report

Current Work in Process:

School District Funding Model Audits 5

School District Component Audits 1

Town Audits 2

Follow-up Audits 0

Special District Audits 1

State Agency Performance Audits 6

Collect, Analyze , Compile Local Government Financial Data Reports 900+

Collect, Analyze, FYE 2024 Budgets for Special Districts and Joint Powers Boards 680+

Upcoming Training:

September 26, 2023: 2023 Wyoming Association of County Officers Conference - WACO will be presenting Public Officer Training.
- In Person: Ramkoa ~ Casper
- Website: https://wyowaco.org/

October 24, 2023: Public Officer Training - The Public Funds Division is providing a free, one day course to satisfy the training requirements set by statute for all governing body members and those who manage special district accounts.

On-line Only: Virtual individual or Virtual Group Session
Registration online: Sign up here

Published:

July 24, 2023: Revised handbooks for Special District and Municipal. Link:Resources
July 10, 2023: Approved University of Wyoming, College of Agriculture training title "Building Better Boards". Link: Training - Public Officer
June 30, 2023: 2023 Census worksheet and additional follow-up documents. Link: Forms

2023 Deadlines:

Upcoming Deadlines:

September 30, 2023

2023 Annual Survey of Local Government Finances forms are due

2024 Budget Hearing Notices are due

2023 Annual Report Summary are due for all entities.

2023 Proof of Cash, Internal Control, Self Audits forms, and CPA Engagement Letter are due (if applicable).

December 31, 2023

2023 CPA Reviews and CPA Audit Reports are due

January 31, 2024

2023 Late Filing for CPA Audits

Past Deadlines:

August 30, 2023

2023 Annual waiver request for Irrigation or Drainage District from the oversight requirements (i.e. follow-up paperwork), an annual written request must have been submitted no later than 30 days after the required annual filing of financial information with the courts.

July 31, 2023

Final Electronic Budget Forms for Special Districts including Joint Powers Boards due for submission to the Department Audit and

County Commissioners

July 20, 2023

2024 Budget hearings are required to be held not later than the third Thursday in July. (July 20, 2023)June 1, 2023

2024 Proposed Electronic Budget Forms for Special Districts including Joint Powers Boards due for submission to the Department of Audit

and County Commissioners