6.2.3.030 Findings

The Council hereby declares that:

(a) the Governing Agreement requires the Pueblo to conduct an annual financial audit by an independent auditor; and

(b) the annual audit is an important indicator of the Pueblo's accounting practices and financial health, and is a valuable tool to safeguard the financial assets of the Pueblo; and

(c) the Governor of the Pueblo oversees and directs the Accounting Department personnel, engages the independent auditor, and is vested with the executive authority and responsibility to ensure that the annual audit is conducted and accepted by the Pueblo and that a plan to address all audit findings is developed and implemented.