Minutes-01-17-2023-Business Meeting

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4 Former Congressman David Price said he is very appreciative to receive this resolution from the Board of his home county. He said he said he has collaborated with the Board on many community projects in past years. He said they received from the federal government for the Piedmont Food Processing Center, the development of infrastructure along 1-85, the Farmer's Market in downtown Hillsborough, and numerous projects in the southern part of the county. He said there have been major undertakings that were team efforts along the way. He said the support from the Board of County Commissioners and county commissioners across the state and around the country have been critical in pushing Congress in doing what needed to be done in developing infrastructure, investing in manufacturing, reducing dependence on foreign resources, investing in clean energy, addressing climate change, and making healthcare more affordable and accessible. He said he is proud of these undertakings. He said there are narrow margins in the House and Senate over the past two years and feels like this is a good finale for him. He said he was glad to hear about the work on broadband infrastructure in Orange County and said there has been a gap in broadband funding for a long time. He said the 4t" district has at one time or another been in twelve different counties. He said he doesn't think it was great that the districts have fluctuated as much as they have, but Orange County has always been in the district and he has enjoyed representing his home county. He said it's the honor of his life to be called Representative in the U.S. House for this area he loves. The Board took a photo with former Congressman Price. Vice Chair McKee said one thing that was not mentioned in the resolution was Representative Price's dedication to constituents. He said he first met him at an event in Chapel Hill, and was blown away by the courtesy and attentiveness he showed him. He said Representative Price mentored and guided him in his service on the Board of County Commissioners. Former Congressman Price said it was such an honor to receive this resolution at a facility named after Richard E.Whitted. He said he was a dear friend and was instrumental in his decision to run for office. He said Mr. Whitted was a wonderful man and public servant and his life was cut short far too soon. He said it is a wonderful tribute that his name is on this facility. He said it feels like he has come full circle to receive the recognition in a facility named for Richard Whitted. b. Presentation of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FYE 6/30/2022 The Board received the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report(ACFR)for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022. BACKGROUND: The ACFR reports on all financial activity of the County for the fiscal year July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. Mauldin and Jenkins, LLC, a firm of Certified Public Accountants, audited the financial statements. The financial statements and audit are required by Chapter 159- 34 of the North Carolina General Statutes. The County prepares an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) that meets the standards set by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The ACFR is submitted to the GFOA in order to be awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The financial report for the Orange County Sportsplex, as required under the management contract, is included in the County's ACFR. The County received an unmodified (clean) audit opinion on the financial statements received from the audit. The financial audit results indicate compliance with County financial policies. The Chief Financial Officer and representatives of Mauldin and Jenkins LLC will cover highlights of the report and answer any questions. Gary Donaldson, Chief Financial Officer, introduced Tim Lyons, Engagement Partner from Mauldin and Jenkins LLC.