TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Martin S. Lyons, CFO/City Treasurer
Linda Read, Asst. Finance Director - Accounting
DATE: June 21, 2018
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The City of Aurora completes several annual financial reports that must be accepted and placed on file by the City Council. Attached are ten (10) reports as follows: The 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), the Board Communnications from Sikich, LLC, the 2017 Tax Increment Finance reports for TIFs 1,3,4,5,6,7, and 8, and The 2017 Single Audit for Federal Grants received.
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PURPOSE:
Each year the City is required to complete various financial reports and these reports are audited by our independent auditor Sikich, LLC. These reports are as follows:
The 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) - This report provides a complete review of the status of the City of Aurora finances as of December 31, 2017. It also provides historical data on a variety of revenue, expense, and financing activities.
The 2017 Board Communications - This report is a direct communication from the City's independent Auditor, Sikich, LLC to the Finance Committee. As outlined in their duties, Sikich is required to report directly to the Committee regarding the financial status of the City along with any comments or deficiencies found during their review of financial operations.
The 2017 Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District financial reports - These reports proivde a financial and project based review of each TIF for 2017
The 2017 Single Audit - This report provides a compliance review of our state and federal grants programs
BACKGROUND:
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DISCUSSION:
Sikich, LLC has provided the City with an unqualified opinion regarding the 2017 CAFR, meaning the City has fairly stated its financial position in the CAFR. Specific recommendations regarding financial operations will be discussed by the Auditor with the Finance Committee, and these recommendations are included in the Board Communications.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
The 2017 Financial Reports be accepted and placed on file.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Franco