City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE AND ADOPTION OF THE
2019 FINAL ANNUAL INDEPENDENT AUDIT
PREPARED BY PKF O’CONNOR DAVIES
Whereas, in a letter dated March 20, 2025, the Comptroller has requested legislation authorizing the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon to formally accept and adopt the 2019 Annual Independent Audit as prepared and submitted by PKF O’Connor Davies; and
Whereas, pursuant to General Municipal Finance Law and Section 98 of the Mount Vernon City Charter, the City of Mount Vernon is required to conduct an annual independent audit; and
Whereas, the independent audit for the fiscal year 2019 has been duly conducted by PKF O’Connor Davies and submitted to the City Council, the Mayor, and the Comptroller; and
Whereas, the audit has been reviewed and copies of the final audit documents have been made accessible to the public, including publication on the City website; and
Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City of Mount Vernon to formally accept the findings of the audit and to implement any necessary corrective action measures; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Acceptance of the 2019 Annual Independent Audit. The City Council of the City of Mount Vernon hereby formally accepts and adopts the 2019 Annual Independent Audit as prepared and submitted by PKF O’Connor Davies.
Section 2. Public Accessibility. The final audit documents shall remain available to the public and posted on the City’s official website in accordance with transparency and accountability requirements.
Section 3. Corrective Action Measures. The City Comptroller, in consultation with the Mayor and City Council, shall review the audit’s findings and implement any necessary corrective actions to ensure compliance with financial regulations and best practices.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption.