Lynnwood audit

The city of Lynnwood has made improvements to internal controls over financial reporting, but some problems persist, according to a recent state audit. The audit looked at the city’s financial records for 2013.

It was the eighth time such problems have been found. Among the issues: how the city tracked and counted city-owned buildings and the level of training for staff on how to prepare accurate, complete financial statements.

In a response to the audit, city officials noted they are converting to a new accounting system and have a plan to better inventory city resources.

The city is expected to make those fixes by June.

In a separate report published last week, state auditors found that Lynnwood is doing a better job of safeguarding public resources. However, issues remain, with the city-owned golf course owing money to the general fund. The golf course continued to lose money at least through August and will be a focus again in the 2014 audit. A private firm was hired to run the golf course last year.

Lynnwood chief to take oath: Lynnwood Fire Chief Scott Cockrum is scheduled to take the oath of office at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Fire Station 15, 18800 44th Ave W.