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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014 03 24 Regular 601 2013 CAFR COMMISSION AGENDA Informational Consent ITEM 601 Public Hearings g Regular X March 24, 2014 KS SB Regular Meeting City Manager Department REQUEST: The City Manager requests City Commission acceptance of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) as presented for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2013. SYNOPSIS: The presentation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013 by the auditors McDirmit Davis & Company, LLC. CONSIDERATIONS: The CAFR is prepared and presented to give the City Commission, citizens, and other users a greater understanding of the City's financial standing. Our 2012 financial statements received an unqualified opinion (best possible)by the auditors. Additionally, the 2013 CAFR will be submitted to the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for consideration of the Certificate of Achievement award as we believe it continues to conform to the stringent program requirements. The City's CAFR has been awarded the GFOA's Certificate of Achievement award for the past thirteen consecutive years. FISCAL IMPACT: This report has no direct financial impact of the City. However, the information presented in the CAFR is used by investors and citizens to help determine the overall financial health of the City of Winter Springs. Regular 601 PAGE 1 OF 2- March 24,2014 COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission, City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals noted above, and which is also available on the City's Website, LaserFiche, and the City's Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner's Associations/Representatives on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested individuals. Additionally, the 2013 CAFR will be posted to the City's website within one week of acceptance. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Commission accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) as presented for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013. ATTACHMENTS: None. Regular 601 PAGE 2 OF 2- March 24,2014