JAY INSLEE 
Governor

STATE OF WASHINGTON
Office of the Governor

March 31,2015

The Honorable Troy Kelley
Washington State Auditor
PO Box 40021

Olympia, WA 98504-0021

RE: Operation of the Washington State Auditor?s Of?ce
Dear Auditor Kelley:

As you know, the Of?ce of the State Auditor plays a vital role in state government, helping to
ensure that governmental entities are held accountable to the people. I am therefore concerned
about the potential impact that the apparent federal investigation involving you and your
associated entities may have on the proper functioning of the of?ce. I have encouraged you to be
open and transparent with the public about the ongoing investigation and once again urge you to
improve public con?dence in this important of?ce.

Article 3, Section 5 of the Washington State Constitution, and supporting case law, give me the
authority to require of?cers of the state to reSpond in writing to any inquiries I may have relating
to the duties of their respective of?ces. The same constitutional provision grants me the power to
see that the laws are faith?Jlly executed.

Therefore, I am respectfully directing you to answer the following inquires in writing:

1. What speci?c changes have you made in the operation of the Auditor?s Of?ce since you
became aware of the federal investigation to ensure: a) that you are not involved in any
aspect of responding to law enforcement?s requests served on the of?ce; b) that the federal
investigation is not disrupting the work of the of?ce; and c) that the public has con?dence
in the vital responsibilities of the of?ce?

2. Is the federal investigation impacting any of the open or pending audits or investigations
being conducted by the Auditor?s Of?ce?

3. Are you aware of any con?icts of interest that you or your staff may have that may affect
the operation of the Auditor?s Of?ce?

PO. Box 40002 - Olympia, Washington 98504-0002 - (360) 902-4111 - ?0

The Honorable Troy Kelley
Washington State Auditor
March 31, 2015

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4. Please provide the following information relating to Mr. Jason erue: a) the speci?c dates
of his work with the Auditor?s Of?ce as an employee, contractor, or in any other of?cial
capacity; b) his of?cial title, job description, and of?cial duties; c) the duration, time, or
hours of his employment; d) the compensation paid for his work; and e) copies of all
documents or records of any kind that he produced in conjunction with his work for your
of?ce.

I look forwar 0 your responses by April 6, 2015.