Since You Asked! Episode 13: State Single Audits

What is a state single audit and why is it important? Librarian Julie Niederhauser talks with Colleen Campbell, State Single Audit Coordinator of the Finance Division of the State of Alaska Department of Administration. Colleen enlightens listeners about the how and the why of state single audits and what that means for entities and organizations within Alaska who receive grants.

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[ 24 minutes ]
Recorded on June 26, 2014

Learn more: 

• US OMB webpage
• State Single Audit information for Alaskans

Since You Asked! Episode 12: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Trends in Alaska

Ever wondered where all those numbers and statistics come from when it comes to substance abuse and mental health issues within Alaska? Librarian Julie Niederhauser interviews Ken Boegli, a research analyst of the Alaska Division of Behavioral Health, about substance abuse and mental health trends in Alaska. Learn where Alaska ranks compared to the rest of the United States when it comes down to the number of suicides or the abuse of marijuana within our state.

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[ 26 minutes ]
Recorded on April 4, 2014

Online access to statistics:

• Vital Statistics for Suicide Rates
• Alaska BRFSS (Ages 18+)
• Alaska YRBS (High School Students)
• SAMHSA's NSDUH (Ages 12+)