Representative Danny Watson

Legislative Joint Auditing — Dec. 13, 2019 (11:13)

a question here. If I can, we have someone that will. Thank you. Senator Elliott, you're recognized.

Legislative Joint Auditing — Dec. 13, 2019 (10:32)

There were no reports deferred from the November 7, 2019 meeting. The committee reviewed 89 current reports, including one investigative letter. One of these was certified to the bond board, and 13 were referred to prosecuting attorneys. Officials from two entities were present to address the repeat findings in their current reports. The committee filed 84 current reports and deferred five. Mr. Chair, I move for adoption of this report.

Legislative Joint Auditing — Dec. 13, 2019 (9:51)

For Arkansas Code Section 1459.117.D.2, upon notice by the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee, the Treasurer of State shall withhold all turnback until Arkansas legislative audit has determined that the records are in substantial compliance with the municipal accounting law. The Standing Committee on Counties and Municipalities recommends to the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee that the Provisions of Arkansas Code Section 1459117 continue for the Town of Jericho and the Standing Committee also recommends that the State Treasurer be notified of the Town's status regarding the Municipal Accounting Law.

Legislative Joint Auditing — Dec. 13, 2019 (9:15)

section 1459-117 continue for the town of Allport and the standing committee also recommends that the state treasurer be notified of the town's status regarding the municipal accounting law. Jericho officials were first notified that their records were in non-compliance with the municipal accounting law in May of 2019. Per Arkansas Code section 1459-117-D1 If the town's records remain in noncompliance after 120 days, the legislative joint auditing committee may notify the municipality and the treasurer of state of the continued noncompliance.

Legislative Joint Auditing — Dec. 13, 2019 (8:43)

2017. The town of Allport is currently ineligible to receive any turn back and is going through this process for the second time. Per Arkansas Code 1459117C1B, if the town's records remain in noncompliance after 60 days, the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee may report to the Treasurer of State. The Standing Committee on Counties and Municipalities recommends to the legislative joint auditing committee that the provisions of Arkansas Code

Legislative Joint Auditing — Dec. 13, 2019 (8:10)

November 7th 2019 meeting the committee discussed the towns having turned back withheld per code Arkansas code section 14 59 117 staff reported that the towns of Allport and Jericho remained in substantial non-compliance with the municipal accounting law and the town of Fulton was now in substantial non was in substantial compliance Allport officials were first notified that their records were in non-compliance with the municipal accounting law in November of

Legislative Joint Auditing — Dec. 13, 2019 (8:05)

mr. chair the committee adopted the minutes of the

Legislative Joint Auditing - Counties & Municipalities — Jan. 23, 2020 (1:21:54)

Staff would recommend we file these as well. Any questions on these? No

Legislative Joint Auditing - Counties & Municipalities — Jan. 23, 2020 (1:22:05)

questions, a matter filed. Senator Cooper, nothing else come before the board? We're adjourned. You

Legislative Joint Auditing - Counties & Municipalities — Jan. 23, 2020 (1:21:44)

we file these reports. No question, committee

Legislative Joint Auditing - Counties & Municipalities — Jan. 23, 2020 (1:21:02)

file these. Any questions, committee members? Matter

Legislative Joint Auditing - Counties & Municipalities — Jan. 23, 2020 (1:20:26)

this to the February meeting. Any questions or explanations? City of Parkin deferred the

Legislative Joint Auditing - Counties & Municipalities — Jan. 23, 2020 (1:17:39)

questions, committee members, matter filed. On page 27,

Legislative Joint Auditing - Counties & Municipalities — Jan. 23, 2020 (1:16:54)

we file. Any questions on the town of Cash? No questions.

Legislative Joint Auditing - Counties & Municipalities — Jan. 23, 2020 (1:15:49)

Marty. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Any more questions? Committee. No further questions. Matter filed.

Legislative Joint Auditing - Counties & Municipalities — Jan. 23, 2020 (1:15:00)

ahead. Yes, sir. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Legislative Joint Auditing - Counties & Municipalities — Jan. 23, 2020 (1:14:09)

we file. Any questions, committee members? No questions, a matter filed.

Legislative Joint Auditing - Counties & Municipalities — Jan. 23, 2020 (1:11:04)

issue. Questions on Star City, committee members? Matter considered filed.

Legislative Joint Auditing - Counties & Municipalities — Jan. 23, 2020 (1:10:52)

recommend we file. No questions. Matter filed. The

Legislative Joint Auditing - Counties & Municipalities — Jan. 23, 2020 (1:10:30)

we're going to defer this on to the February meeting. Thank you. The city of