What about the audits of the Pocahontas county solid waste authority

 Citizens of Pocahontas County can access official audits and financial compliance reports of the Pocahontas County Solid Waste Authority (PCSWA) through several public channels established under West Virginia law.

1. Online via the West Virginia State Auditor’s Office (WVSAO)

Under WV Code §6-9-11, the West Virginia State Auditor serves as the Chief Inspector and Supervisor of Public Offices, overseeing audits for all local government entities, authorities, and political subdivisions.

• How to access: Visit the official website at wvsao.gov.

• Navigation: Under the Chief Inspector division tab, open the "Search & View Audit Reports" portal.

• Search Parameters: Enter Pocahontas County or Pocahontas County Solid Waste Authority to search for, view, and download publicly filed CPA and State Auditor compliance reports.

2. Direct Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request to the PCSWA

Under the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act (WV Code §29B-1-1 et seq.), any citizen has a legal right to inspect or request copies of public records, including internal financial statements, independent CPA audits, and board meeting accounting records.

• Filing the Request: Address a written FOIA request directly to the PCSWA Records Custodian:

  Pocahontas County Solid Waste Authority

  900-H Tenth Avenue (Pocahontas County Courthouse)

  Marlinton, WV 24954

  Phone: (304) 799-6262

• Requirements: Explicitly request "Copies of all completed financial audits, CPA reports, and Chief Inspector Division filings for the Pocahontas County Solid Waste Authority covering [specify years, e.g., 2014–2025]."

• Statutory Timeline: By law, public bodies in West Virginia must respond to a written FOIA request within 5 business days of receipt.

3. In-Person Inspection at the Pocahontas County Courthouse

If you prefer to inspect documents locally or review physical files:

• County Clerk’s Office: Audits submitted to or reviewed by the Pocahontas County Commission are maintained in the county’s official public records archives at the courthouse in Marlinton.

• PCSWA Office / Board Meetings: Physical copies of meeting packets, financial statements, and audit filings are maintained at the SWA office. You can request to inspect these records during normal business hours or ask to review them during scheduled PCSWA monthly board meetings (held on the last Wednesday of each month).

4. Regulatory Filings with the WV Solid Waste Management Board (SWMB)

Because the PCSWA operates a commercial solid waste facility (Dunmore Landfill), it falls under performance and financial reporting requirements enforced by the West Virginia Solid Waste Management Board (SWMB).

• How to access: Citizens can request agency reports and financial oversight records directly from the SWMB via their state portal (swmb.wv.gov) or by contacting the SWMB administrative offices in Charleston.

Summary Checklist for Obtaining Reports

Channel	Contact / Location	Expected Turnaround
WVSAO Audit Database	Online at wvsao.gov (Chief Inspector Search)	Immediate (Instant PDF download)
Direct SWA FOIA Request	900-H Tenth Avenue, Marlinton, WV 24954	5 Business Days
Courthouse Inspection	Pocahontas County Courthouse, Marlinton	Same-day walk-in inspection