2024 State of the City

AUDIT DEPARTMENT Harvey Rose, Audit Director

harvey.rose@beachwoodohio.com

216.595.5492

By The Numbers • Total Number of Checks Reviewed 3,326 • Total Amount of Checks Reviewed $25,044,432 • Total Amount of Municipal Income Taxes Reviewed $38,447,674

About The Audit Department The Audit Department provides objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the city’s operations. The department evaluates risk exposures relating to the city’s governance, operations, and information systems in relation to: • Effectiveness and efficiency of operations • Reliability and integrity of financial and operational information • Safeguarding of assets • Compliance with laws, regulations, and contracts Independent Auditor’s Report The Office of Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber released in 2023 the Independent Auditor’s Report of the City of Beachwood prepared by Charles E. Harris & Associates, Inc., for the audit period January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022. The Audit report found no instances of noncompliance, no management letter issues, no verbal comments, no material findings, and issued an unqualified audit opinion. This is the best audit opinion a city can receive. The clean audit is indicative of the city’s superior record-keeping and demonstrates its commitment to efficient, effective, and transparent service.

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