Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is an important governance body for the independent function of the Office of the City Auditor. Audit Committee responsibilities include reviewing City Auditor reports and updates, approving the annual audit plan, selecting the City’s external financial statement auditors for General Government and the City’s utility, and reviewing external auditor reports, including the City’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).

The Audit Committee is comprised of three members - Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and an appointed external subject matter expert. The committee meets on an as-needed basis, but not less than once every quarter. Committee recommendations are placed on the City Commission agenda for review and approval.

 

History

  • July 22, 2021
    The City Commission approves bifurcating the existing Audit & Finance Committee. The Audit Committee is now governed by two City Commissioners and one appointed external subject matter expert. The Finance Committee is governed by three City Commissioners. The new structure is effective January 1, 2022. See Legistar #210180.

  • September 23, 2021
    City Commission approves City Commission rule changes for the separate Audit Committee and Finance Committee. See Legistar #210180.

  • November 4, 2021
    The City Commission appoints Harold Monk as the City’s first Audit Committee external member, effective January 1, 2022. See Legistar #210597.
  • February 5, 2026    

    The City Commission approves Harold Monk's resignation from the Audit Committee. See Agenda Item 2026-65.

  • April 2, 2026     

    The City Commission appoints Mark Modas to the Audit Committee, term expiring January 2, 2031.

  • Mark S. Modas, CPA, MST, holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Florida Atlantic University and a master’s degree in taxation from Nova Southeastern University, where he earned a perfect academic record. He is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Santa Fe College. His previous experience includes leading Accounting and Financial Reporting for the Broward County School Board and nearly a decade in audit and tax roles at Ryder Systems, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Members

  • Mayor Harvey Ward
  • Mayor Pro-Tem Casey Willits
  • Mark Modas, CPA, MST (External Member)

 

Meeting Minutes

Minutes from Audit Committee meetings may be viewed by clicking on the “list view” tab, then selecting “Audit Committee” and the year from the dropdown menus to the right of the search box.

Meeting Minutes

 

 

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