State Auditor Lydia York

08/31/2026

I joined Dace Blaskovitz on Delaware Public Media for an in-depth discussion on recent work at the State Auditor's Office, including repeat audit findings in government, Dual Employment, and school district audits.

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08/28/2026

Did you know that the State Auditor's office issues dozens of reports a year, including audits of school districts, State Agencies, federally-funded programs, and more? It's important to us that every report is accessible and easy to find for Delawareans.

If you are looking for more information on the fiscal health of a State Agency or program, chances are you can find a recent report on our website. View reports by agency, category, or search and find every report with a full summary that highlights the most important background, facts, and findings: https://auditor.delaware.gov/reports

08/26/2026

Thank you to the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) for the critical, nonpartisan work you do on behalf of elected women across our country. I am honored to be named a 2026 NWFL Elected Woman of Excellence.

Read more: https://news.delaware.gov/2026/08/26/state-auditor-lydia-york-recognized-by-national-foundation-for-women-legislators/

08/24/2026

Do you have reason to suspect waste, fraud, or abuse of State government resources? File a report with the State Auditor's confidential Fraud Hotline by phone or online and a qualified team of government auditors will take action. Your confidential complaints help the State Auditor's Office to find patterns, plan audits, and prevent future fraud.

Call 1-800-55-FRAUD or visit the hotline online form at https://reportfraud.auditor.delaware.gov

08/11/2026

ICYMI: Today the Delaware State Auditor issued a performance audit of Dual Employment of the elected and appointed officials for the fiscal years 2023-2025.

The report contains findings of significant deficiencies in governance and compliance with State law, as well as recommendations for control improvements going forward.

Read the report summary and full report here: https://auditor.delaware.gov/2026/08/11/dual-employment-performance-audit-fy23-25/

08/11/2026

NEWS: Dual Employment Audit Finds Significant Deficiencies in Governance and Compliance with State Law

“This audit makes it clear to Delawareans that there are no centralized oversight systems in place to ensure compliance or enforcement of the Dual Employment law,” said State Auditor York. “It is past time for State Agencies and lawmakers to take these findings and their responsibility to uphold this law seriously. Failure to implement our recommendations will result in continued risk of noncompliance and unlawful behavior.”

The second Dual Employment Audit of State Auditor Lydia York’s first term makes numerous recommendations to State Agencies, lawmakers Dover, DE – Delaware Auditor of Accounts Lydia E. York issued the second Dual Employment Performance Audit of her first term today. The audit examined compliance ...

07/14/2026

Fiscal year 2024/2025 annual audits were issued today for the Delaware DNREC Drinking Water and Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Funds. These state funds help build and support critical water infrastructure and water quality throughout our state. Funding sources for these funds include both State and Federal grants.

Both audits include unmodified, or "clean" opinions. Read the full summaries and audit reports here: https://auditor.delaware.gov/category/state-agencies/dnrec/

07/10/2026

This week the DE State Auditor's Office issued examinations of all active school construction projects in the state for fiscal year 2023. 14 school district audits were clean, while the audits of Appoquinimink and Cape Henlopen School Districts contained findings associated with design and operation of internal controls and compliance with the applicable Delaware Code.

Read the full reports here: https://auditor.delaware.gov/2026/07/09/school-construction-fy23/

07/07/2026

Have you checked out our new State Budget Trend Tracker? This interactive tool lets you see how your tax dollars are allocated between State Agencies and divisions from 2015 to today: https://app.powerbigov.us/view?r=eyJrIjoiNmJhNjQzMmUtZmI3Yi00ZmJjLTg2YjctNzFmZDU5ZWM2M2NmIiwidCI6IjhjMDllNTY5LTUxYzUtNGRlZS1hYmIyLThiOTljMzJhNDM5NiJ9

Delaware’s State Auditor Lydia York unveils a state budget trend tracker.

07/06/2026

ICYMI: Last week, the State Auditor's Office issued performance audits of every Delaware school district for the fiscal year 2024. These performance audits evaluated district operations over the collection and spending of local property tax funds to determine district compliance with laws and regulations.

The performance audits addressed the tax rate setting process, payments for services and supplies, and payroll. 13 audited school districts received audit findings, with common findings including:

- Purchases not following state procurement laws
- Improper payroll policies and poor payroll documentation
- Debt service exceeding 110% of Total Debt Expenditures

View audit reports, summaries, and findings for all 19 Delaware school districts on the Auditor's website: https://auditor.delaware.gov/2026/06/30/school-district-local-funds-fy24/