Town of Taos FYE 2019 Financial Statement Audit Summary

Presentation of the FYE 2019 financial statement audit by Cordova CPAs LLC highlighting communication with governing body, auditors' opinion, timeline of audit activities, accounting policies, significant estimates, exposures, auditor's report on financial statements, GAGAS report on internal control, and communication with governing body regarding U.S. GAAS requirements.

• Taos
• Financial Audit
• Cordova CPAs
• GAGAS Report
• Accounting

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1. Town of Taos Presentation of the FYE 2019 Financial Statement Audit CORDOVA CPAs LLC ROBERT GONZALES, CPA PRINCIPAL FEBRUARY 11, 2020

2. Agenda Opening and Timeline Communication with those Charged with Governance Auditors' Opinion and Reporting Other Discussion Items

3. Timeline Preliminary Communications May and June 2019 Entrance Conference on September 11, 2019 (Mayor Barrone and Councilor Evans were present) Planning, Compliance, and Substantive Work September 2019 Reporting, Conclusions, and Issuance November and December 2019 Exit Conference on December 11, 2019 (Mayor Barrone and Councilor Evans were present) Received OK to Print on January 15, 2020 Release Letter from NMOSA dated January 28, 2020 and issued February 4, 2020

4. Communication with Governing Body Audit was conducted in accordance with GAAS and GAGAS Reasonable Assurance Planned Scope and Timing Accounting Policies conform to GAAP GASB Statement Nos. 83, 84, 88, and 90 Significant Estimates (Utilities AR Allowance, Capital, Pension, and OPEB) No significant difficulties and no disagreements No material misstatements detected 2 immaterial passed adjustments noted in current year Significant Exposures (FDIC and other legal proceedings)

5. Auditors' Report on the Financial Statements Unmodified Opinion Financial Statements are presented fairly in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In other words, the numbers and disclosures are materially accurate.

6. Other Auditors' Reports GAGAS Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters No findings noted in current year.

7. Communication with Governing Body CCPAs Communication U.S. GAAS Requirements Material weakness None noted Deficiencies in Internal Control Any material weaknesses and significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal control that came to the Auditors' attention during the audit must be reported to the Town Council. Significant Deficiencies None noted Other Matters (NM required) None noted

8. Communication with Governing Body CCPAs Communication U.S. GAAS Requirements FY 2018 Findings Update Deficiencies in Internal Control Any material weaknesses and significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal control that came to the Auditors' attention during the audit must be reported to the Town Council. 2018-001 Cafeteria Plan Deductions (Other Noncompliance)- Resolved

9. Other Discussion Items We Made several informal recommendations during our audit that were not necessarily findings to enhance the efficiency of processes and also to strengthen the current internal control structure in place. A few notable ones are: Cybersecurity and System Penetration Testing 3rdParty Full risk assessment of IT threats Review and update all necessary policies There are unreconciled differences in cash that should be adjusted for and investigated. Also, there are several very old transactions that need to be investigate and accounted for so there is not a bank to bank difference in the reconciliations Gave recommendations on how to record the debt and cash balances from NMFA Review procurement method policies and procedures to ensure the Town follows the procurement code Communicate to vendors for a new invoice once all proper support is received by the Town

10. Thank You for the opportunity to serve the Town of Taos! Risk-based approach so we will adjust our audit plan to respond to any risks that may arise during FY 2020. The entire Finance department was fantastic to work with and we appreciate their hard work during the last six months. We are available year-round as a resources to help your team. We value our relationship and look to continue to build on it.

11. Robert Gonzales, CPA Principal Building strong and genuine, long-term relationships with our clients and team members. Cordova CPAs LLC Albuquerque, New Mexico 505.610.2168 Rg@cordovacpas.com