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municipalauthorities.org │ 51 Q Are there any other requirements other than the annual audit by a certified public accountant and the report to the Department of Community and Economic Development? Yes, a concise financial statement must be published annually at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality where the principal office of the authority is located. If the publication is not made by the authority, the municipality shall publish such statement at the expense of the authority. Q What if the authority fails to provide an audit? A controller, auditor, or accountant shall be designated by the incorporating municipality or municipalities authorized and empowered from time to time to examine the accounts and books of the authority, in conjunction with the Attorney General of the Commonwealth. Q Under the Pennsylvania Sunshine Law, what must take place at a public meeting? Official action and deliberations by a quorum must take place at a meeting open to the public and subject to public comment before such action. Deliberations may be outside of public if they meet one of the exceptions permitted for execution session. Q What must be included in the minutes of a public meeting under the Sunshine Law? Name(s) of members present; records of votes and how each voted including substance of action; name and subject matter of any members of the public that address the body. This Q&A Session should help answer questions that come up during this time of board reorganization and as you get started in the New Year. As always, feel free to reach out to PMAA with any additional questions you may have. S From making sure you have clean water, to protecting the environment in which we live and work, you can place your confidence in our innovative capabilities, proven solutions, and extensive knowledge of ever-changing regulations. Learn more at arroconsulting.com We handle every drop