AUDIT D EPARTMENT Harvey Rose, Audit Director Overview: The Audit Department provides objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the City of Beachwood’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 State Recognition: The city received the “Auditor of State Award of Distinction” in 2022. The award is presented to local governments upon the completion of a financial audit and meet the criteria of a clean audit based on each city’s superior record keeping which demonstrates a commitment to efficient, effective and transparent service. It reveals the city’s elevated level of diligence required to keep finances in order. Checks: Reviewed 3,444 checks totaling $22,235,305. Taxes: Reviewed $35,029,362 in municipal income taxes.
The audit was completed and the distinction was awarded in 2022. It is represented by a sticker for the fiscal year, which was 2021.
State of the City
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