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Read. Follow. Verify.Establishment of a Village Audit Committee
Record date · May 9, 2019
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What This Bill Does
The Village of Tequesta is creating a new Audit Committee to help the Village Council select an independent auditor for the required . This action aligns the village's procedures with Florida state law.
This resolution changes the process for selecting the firm that reviews the village's financial records, ensuring compliance with state-mandated auditing requirements.
Who It Affects
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Village Council
The Council is responsible for forming the committee and utilizing its recommendations for auditor selection.
Village Residents
Residents are affected by the oversight of the village's financial reporting and compliance with state auditing standards.
Key Facts
- The Village Council is establishing an Audit Committee.
- The primary purpose of the committee is to assist the Council in selecting an auditor.
- The auditor is responsible for conducting the state-mandated annual financial audit.
- The resolution is enacted in accordance with Section 218.391 of the Florida Statutes.
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- The resolution was introduced on April 18, 2019.
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Formalization of Auditor Selection
The village is moving from a general council-led selection process to a specialized committee-based approach to comply with state statutes.
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