City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF THE 2020 ANNUAL INDEPENDENT AUDIT
PREPARED BY PKF O’CONNOR DAVIES
Whereas, in correspondence dated October 3, 2025, the Comptroller formally requested authorization for the City Council to accept and adopt the 2020 Annual Independent Audit prepared by PKF O’Connor Davies as the official audit of the City of Mount Vernon for the 2020 fiscal year; and
Whereas, pursuant to Section 98 of the City Charter of the City of Mount Vernon, an independent annual audit of the City’s financial statements shall be conducted by a certified public accounting firm and submitted to the City Council, the Mayor, and the Comptroller; and
Whereas, the firm of PKF O’Connor Davies has completed the 2020 Annual Independent Audit for the City of Mount Vernon in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the applicable provisions of the General Municipal Finance Law; and
Whereas, the completed audit provides a comprehensive review of the City’s financial condition and accounting practices for the 2020 fiscal year; and
Whereas, copies of the 2020 Annual Independent Audit have been made available to the Mayor, the City Council, and the Comptroller, and are accessible to the public through the City’s website in accordance with transparency and accountability requirements; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon finds it appropriate and in the best interest of good governance to formally accept the 2020 Annual Independent Audit and adopt any corrective action measures contained therein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, in the County of Westchester and State of New York, as follows:
Section 1 Acceptance of Audit. The City Council hereby accepts and adopts the 2020 Annual Independent Audit prepared by PKF O’Connor Davies as the official audit of the City of Mount Vernon for the 2020 fiscal year.
Section 2. Public Availability. The Office of the Comptroller shall ensure that the audit remains accessible to the public by maintaining copies in the Comptroller’s Office and on the official City website.
Section 3. Implementation of Corrective Actions. The Mayor, Comptroller, and all relevant City departments are hereby directed to review and implement any corrective action measures or recommendations contained within the 2020 Annual Independent Audit in accordance with applicable laws and best practices.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval by the City Council.