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City looking for volunteers for audit advisory committee

By Howard B. Owens

Press release:

The City of Batavia is looking for City residents who are interested in serving on this committee! Submit your application, available on the City’s website, www.batavianewyork.com, under “Documents,” to the City Clerk’s office by May 19th!

The Audit Advisory Committee was established to provide oversight to the financial and compliance reporting process, external audit process and control environment.

The Committee aids in the communication between the City Manager and the independent auditor in areas including the integrity of the City’s financial statement, compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and the performance, qualifications, and independence of the auditors.

The Committee will be responsible for meeting with the auditors prior to the audit, reviewing risk assessment, reviewing the draft financial statements and making a recommendation on acceptance of the external audit reports to the City Manager. Additional responsibilities include reviewing the management letter and establishing internal controls.

The Committee is made up of five members, two of which are Council members. Thank you for your interest in serving on this committee!

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