We are currently conducting an audit at Port Everglades (Port), and as part of our audit we reviewed allegations related to backflow assembly testing. Because of immediate need for corrective action, we are issuing an interim audit report.
The allegations assessed in this interim report are:
A. Port employees used County-owned backflow test kits for personal business outside the Port.
B. Port’s backflow assembly devices, which prevent public water supply contamination, were not certified annually as required by city, county, state, and federal requirements and standards.
We completed our assessment of the following allegations:
A. Unauthorized use of County-owned backflow testing kits. Substantiated
B. Inadequate certification of backflow assembly devices. Substantiated
The findings and recommendations presented herein may not be inclusive of all areas where improvement may be needed; however, we believe implementing these recommendations will result in corrective actions as well as improve and strengthen the controls over backflow assembly device testing at the Port.
We appreciate the cooperation and assistance provided by Port staff throughout our audit process. |