State says county books lacking info

The report for the Whitman County financial statement audit for 2012 was not flattering for the county auditor’s office.

State auditors presented their findings to the county commissioners Monday with County Auditor Eunice Coker along with other county officials present.

Although a significant number of findings about the county’s financial statements were discussed, state auditors found nothing wrong with county’s handling of federal fund awards.

After the report, Coker had little to say.

“We’re in a better spot now,” she said. “We’re starting fresh now.”

The state report was released to coun...