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Report No. 04694, Monroe County f: -.....A:-.7,e--v- , (L. -6'2 '.1 . \------rt 4.694 ,,,. -,-: .::. , _ _ . STATE OF FLORIDA • STATE AUDITING DEPARTMENT "` t THE v o� T I 11 ,j.• 1fi�ss • • ### MONROE COUNTY ### BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MONROE COUNTY ANTI -MOSQUITO DISTRICT CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT CLERK OF THE CRIMINAL COURT OF RECORD , _ TAX COLLECTOR FORMER ASSESSOR OF TAXES ASSESSOR OF TAXES "` COUNTY JUDGE SHERIFF JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, DISTRICT NOS. 1 AND 2 • FORMER JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, DISTRICT NO. 3 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE , DISTRICT NO. 3 DATED : JANUARY 2 , 1958 i 4694 STATE OF FLORIDA STATE AUDITING DEPARTMENT REPORT ON AUDIT OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICIALS OF MONROE COUNTY AS OF PAGES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 9.30.57 1 .16 MONROE COUNTY ANTI.MOSOUITO DISTRICT 9.30.57 17.23 CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Earl R. ' Adams 8.31.57 24.28 CLERK OF THE CRIMINAL COURT OF RECORD Barry Bongo 9.30.57 29.30 TAX COLLECTOR Howard B., NiLson 8.31 .57 31 .41 FORMER ASSESSOR OF TAXES Claude A. Gandolfo 4. 6.57 42.52 ' ASSESSOR OF TAXES Joe Allen 6.31 .57 53.59 COUNTY JUDGE Raymond R.- Lord 8.31.57 80.86 SHERIFF John N. Spottswood 9.30.57 67..72 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. DISTRICT NO. 1 Ira F. Albury 9.30.57 73 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. DISTRICT No. 2 Roy Hamlin 9.30.57 74 FORMER JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. DISTRICT NO. 3 Ralph B. Cunningham, Jr. I. 7.57 75 JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. DISTRICT NO. 3 George J. Rawlins 9.30.57 76.77 DATED: JANUARY 2. 1958 BY: JOHN ROBERT DENNY AND CHARLES C. REMAINXEL. AUDITORS \4T�. STATE OF FLORIDA t wsE 15 Val ns• STATE AUDITING DEPARTMENT 4B BRVAN WILLIS. C.P.A. STATEAUDWOR Tallahassee, Florida January 2, 1958 Honorable LeRoy Collins, Governor AND THE Legislative Auditing Committee Sirs: Pursuant to law. I have directed that an audit be made of the accounts and records of THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MONROE COUNTY For the fiscal year ended Seytember go, 1g57, and present this report thereon. PERSONNEL The personnel of the Board was as follows: Joe Allen to 4-p-57 Dist. No. 1 A. Maitland Adams from 7-9- 7 1 William A. Freeman, Jr, 2 Clarence S. Higgs. Vice-Chairman 5 Gerald Saunders, Chairman 4 Harry Harris 5 Earl R. Adams, Clerk and Auditor GENERAL STATEMENT The financial condition was good. Finances were well managed in general. Depository collateral was generally adequate. Budgets were well prepared, and expenditures were held within the amount budgeted. Taxes levied increased. Additional airport bonds were issued. Records were well kept. Detailed comments are made under appropriate headings. FINANCIAL CONDITION The financial condition of operating funds including airport operating funds during the audit period was as follows: 10.1.56 9-30-57 CASH POSITION, OPERATING FUNDS CASH BALANCES $416,115.64 $42I .443.42 Capital outlay funds were greatly reduced by large capital expenditures at the airport and a hospital addition. Changes in capital outlay funds were as follows: 10.1 .56 9.30.57 CASH POSITION. CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS CASH BALANCES $243,412.88 $ 14,145.21 The funded debt increased as additional airport revenue bonds were issued. The changes in funded debt were as follows: 10. 1.56 9-30.57 FUNDED DEBT UNMATUREO PRINCIPAL $849,000.00 $966,000.00 LESS. INTEREST AND SINKING FUNDS: CASH BALANCES $ 56,681 .26 $ 58,933.95 INVESTMENTS 49.061 .25 Total $ 56.681 .26 5107,995.20 Net Funded Debt $792,318.74 $858.004.80 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Finances were carefully managed in general. Vouchers showed evidence of audit and the receipt of goods purchased. A purchase order system was in use. The Monroe County General Hospital operated by the Board under the provisions of Chapter 27746, Special Acts of 1951, was audited by a certified public accountant through August 31, 1057. The report was dated November 30, 1057. Collateral pledged by depositories to secure the Board' s accounts was generally adequate. Total deposits in the Key West State Bank exceeded the security during October 1956. The Board made purchases from firms in which board members had a financial interest as follows: FIRM INTERESTED AMOUNT COMMISSIONER 1966 1957 from 10-1 to 9-80 THE KEY WEST PRESS JOE ALLEN $397.00 $471 .40 THOMPSON ENTERPRISES. INC. A. MAITLAND ADAM9 118.06 Purchases from firms in which board members have a financial interest are in violation of Section 839.09, Florida Statutes. It was stated by the commissioners that they had been advised by their attorney that such purchases could be made if they did not exceed $1,000 In any one year. It appears that in some instances the Board may not have been able to make purchases elsewhere. BUDGETS Original budgets were well prepared. Supplemental budgets were properly prepared, advertised, and approved by the Comptroller or were prepared under the provisions of Section 120.08(1)(d), Plorida Statutes. Expenditures were held within the amounts budgeted. TAXES The militias levy for the Board remained unchanged, although the total taxes levied on the 1956 roll increased due to an increase in property valuations. Tax millages and taxes levied on the 1955 and 1956 rolls are summarized as follows: 9 5 5 1 9 5 6 Mills Amount Mills Amount BOARD Or COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 11 .0 $ 479.725.80 11 .0 $ 528,722.51 BOARD OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 16.5 717,274.20 19.0 906,954.91 ANTI-MOSQUITO DISTRICT 1 .5 65.032.63 1 .5 71 .525.00 Total 29.0 $1 ,262,032.63 31 .5 $1 .505.202.42 FUNDED DEBT On September 30, 1957, the funded debt amounted to $966,000, as shown on exhibit E. During the audit period, receipts from the sale of additional airport revenue bonds were deposited to the Airport Bond Construction Fund. This sale was negotiated with the purchaser by the Soard` s fiscal agent, McCready t Co., Inc. Details of the issue are as follows: AMOUNT AUTHORIZED $150,000 AMOUNT ISSUED $150.000 AUTHORITY FOR ISSUANCE CHAPTER 22846. ACTS OF 1945 DATE OF ISSUE JUME I , 1956 INTEREST RATE 4 1/4 PER CENT DENOMINATION $1 .000 MATURITIES SERIAL (EXHIBIT E) CALLABLE BOND NOS. 47 To 150 ON JUNE I , 1966, OR ANY INTEREST DATE THEREAFTER PURPOSE AIRPORT BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENTS SECURITY AIRPORT REVENUE PURCHASER B. J. VAN INGEN & CO. . INC. PROCEEDS PAR VALUE $150.000.00 LESS. DISCOUNT 3,000.00 let Amount $147.000.00 ACCRUED INTEREST 2.036.46 Total $149,036.46 EXPENSES OF ISSUE 38.000 AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS During the audit period, the Airport Terminal Building and runways were completed. The terminal building was constructed by M. E. Bennett Construction Company at a cost of $534,171.55. Airport runways were constructed by Realee, Inc. , at a cost of 6479, 127.57. The final payment of $100, 109.07 to Ronlee, Inc. , had not been paid at September 30, 1957. The services of the Architect-Engineer, Steward and Skinner and Maurice H. Connell and Associates, Inc. , a joint venture, on these two airport projects cost $112,231.91. An overpayment of $10,369.30 to the Architect-Engineer was refunded to the Board on November 5, 1957. COMPENSATION Of BOARD MEMBERS The salaries of the board members were fixed at $300 per month with a provision for travel and other expenses by Chapter 28412, Acts of 1953, as amended by Chapter 30374, Acts of 1955. On July 1, 1957. Chapter 57-798 became effective, and the monthly salary was increased to $400. Former Commissioner Joe Allen had been underpaid $10. Other commissioners were properly paid. RECORDS The financial records were well kept. Vouchers for expenditures were generally supported by invoices. A new system of flat filing for vouchers was instituted on October 1, 1957, after the close of the audit period. An adequate card record system of physical property was kept, and periodic inventories were made. EXHIBITS AND SCHEDULE The following exhibits and schedule are attached to and form a part of this report: EXHIBIT - A Summary of Receipts and Expenditures. EXHIBIT - B Summary of Budgets. EXHIBIT - C Cash Receipts and Disbursements. SCHEDULE 1-C Transfers. EXHIBIT - D ,Investments. EXHIBIT - E Funded Debt. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) Bryan Willis, State Auditor Audit made by: (Signed) John Robert Denny, Auditor. EXHIBIT - A MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES For the Fiscal Year Ended September 3o, 1957 RECEIPTS AMOUNT PER CENT Federal Sources: Civil Defense $ 118_92 Civil Aeronautics Administration 441,609,63 Total Federal Sources $ 441, 728.55 29.9 State Sources:, Gasoline Tax $ 65,819.52 Surplus Gasoline Tax 109,280,54 Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax 1,247.97 Railroad and Telegraph Tax 172.86 Racing Monies 87,500,00 Insurance Agents° County Licenses 707, 07 Total State Sources $ 264,727,98 17,9 County Sources: Revenue Receipts: Taxes $ 389,128, 13 Tax Redemptions 72,59 Occupational Licenses 5,661, 29 Beverage Licenses 26,945,76 Building Permits 6.500,00 Fines and Forfeitures 65,357,63 Interest on Investments 839.88 Profit on Investments 246.56 Excess Fees, Tax Assessor 3,847,47 Excess Fees, Tax Collector 3,064. 84 Excess Fees, Clerk of the Circuit Court 9,012.73 Excess Fees, Sheriff 32.99 Telephone Tolls 33.93 Parke and Beaches 7,344.09 Airport 89,666,32 Welfare and Tuberculosis Patients 936.60 Law Library 2, 626,40 Civil Defense 267, 16 Payments in Lieu of Taxes 6,770, 13 Sale of Blueprints 3,296. 05 Nonrevenue Receipts: Sale of Revenue Bonds 147,000,00 Refund Expenses, Tax Delinquent Lands 1, 186,15 Total County Sources $ 769,836. 70 52.2 Total Receipts $1.476,293.21 100.0 Transfers, Net 177,003.99 Cash Balances, October 1, 1956 716,209.58 Total $2,3690506.78 EXHIBIT - A (Centld, ) EXHIBIT - A EXPENDITURES AMOUNT PER CENT Operating and Maintenance General Government: Salaries $ 59, 149. 24 Commissions and Fees 44, 199. 75 Maintenance and Rent 36,368.09 Other Administrative Expense 62,922.17 Total $ 2020639.25 12.3 Law Enforcement: Salaries $ 127,038.79 Fees and Coats 48,583.40 Maintenance and Rent 7.428.01 Other Expense 51,964.75 Total $ 235',014.95 14.3 Highways: 4,9 / Salaries $ 36,726. 19 Maintenance and Rent 1,958.53 Supplies 12,788,36 Materials 5,444. 84 Other 980710.52 Total $ 155,628.44 9.4 Welfare: Maintenance of County Home $ 23,848.71 Sanitary Land Pill 7,733.20 Tubercular Hospitals 2,907.50 Insanity Inquiries 836.30 Relief Allowances 4.579.40 Welfare Administration - 9,120.00 Total $ 49,025. 11 3.0 Auxiliary Operations: Civil Defense $ 8, 785.30 Airport 38,087.20 Fire Control 2,010.65 Parks and Beaches 21,237. 11 Publicity 9,998. 16 Fish and Game Conservation 586.60 Total $ 75,705.02 4. 6 Total Operating and Maintenance $ 718,012.77 43. 6 EXHIBIT - A (Cont 'd. I MONROE COUNTY EXHIBIT - A LCont'd. l BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES For the Fiscal Year Ended September go. 2957 EXPENDITURES AMOUNT PER CENT Debt Service: Interest on Funded Indebtedness $ 35.031,04 Commissions and Expenses 235.05 Principal of Funded Indebtedness 33,000.00 Total $ 68,266.09 4.1 Capital Outlay: Furniture. County Home $ 6,061.00 Jail Annex 36.237.00 County Hospital 15,000.00 Airport 805.342.10 Total $ 862,640. 10 52..3 Total Expenditures $1, 648,918.96 100.0 Transfers, Net 177.003,99 Total Budget Expenditures $1.825.922:95 Balances. September 30, 1957: Cash 494.522. 58 Liquid Investments 49,061.25 Total $2.369.506. 78 EXHIBIT - A EXBIBIT - B MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SUMMARY OF BUDGETS For the Fiscal Year Ended September go, 1957 FUND BUDGET REVENUES Original Final Budget Budget General Revenue $ 444,414.78 $ 475. 161.46 Fine and Porfeiture 193,417.34 215. 267.34 Road and Bridge 182,050.00 182,050.00 Monroe County General Hospital Building 15,000.00 15,000.00 Building Certificates 47, 609. 80 47. 609. 80 Bathing Beach Bonds 24,304.90 24, 304. 90 Airport Revenue 96,950. 00 103,425. 00 Airport Operation and Maintenance 62, 883.96 62.883.96 Airport Development and Replacement 50.000.00 50,000.00 Airport Bond Construction 535,971.04 935,357. 11 Airport Interest and Sinking, 1955 69. 106. 25 69, 106. 25 Airport Interest and Sinking, 1956 7,826.04 7,626. 04 Airport Reserve. 1956 22, 600.00 22, 600.00 Total $1, 751,934. 11 82,210,391.86 EXBIBIT - B EXHIBIT - B ACTUAL APPROPRIATIONS AND ACTUAL BUDGET REVENUES RESERVES EXPENDITURES BALANCE Original Final Budget Budget $ 552,713.57 $ 444,414.78 $ 475. 161.46 $ 383, 242.36 $ 91,919. 10 280, 849.04 193,417.34 215, 267.34 181, 342. 12 33, 925. 22 262, 808.85 182,050.00 182.050.00 157.638.09 24.410.91 15,000.00 15.000.00 15,000.00 15.000.00 49,587. 29 47, 609.80 47,609. 80 30,606. 20 17,003.60 25,464.82 24,304. 90 24,304,90 16,543.40 7,761.50 125, 272.54 96, 950.00 103, 425. 00 103,252. 95 172.05 63,363. 14 62,883. 96 62, 883.96 38,087.20 24. 796.76 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 - 50,000.00 843, 238.35 535,971.04 935,357. 11 829.093. 14 106,263. 97 70, 548. 70 69, 106. 25 69, 106. 25 16. 777. 95 52,328.30 7,526.04 7, 626.04 7,626.04 4.338.54 3.287.50 23, 134. 44 22,600.00 22,600.00 22,600,00 $2,369,506. 78 $1, 751, 934. 11 $2,210, 391. 86 $1,825, 922. 95 $384, 468.91 EXHIBIT - B EXHIBIT - C MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CASE RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS For the Fiscal Year Ended September go, 1957 RUM Cash Cash Transfers Cash Dia- Transfers Cash Balance Rece lots In bursemente Out Balance — 1O-1-56 9.30-89 General Revenue $160.200.08 $ 362.513.49 $ $ 383,242.36 $ $169,471.21 Fine and Forfeiture 78,389.34 202.479.70 181,342.12 99,506.92 Road and Bridge 68.400.82 176,348.03 157,639.09 105,169.76 Statue County General Hospital Building 15,000.00 15,000.00 Building Certificates 12,527.78 37,069.51 30,606.20 113,981.09 Bathing Beach Bonds 8,934.73 18,530.09 16,543.40 8,921.42 Airport Revenue 38.608.22 89,886.32 103,252.95 22,019.59 Airport Operation sad Maintenance 25,479.18 37.883.98 38,087.20 25,275.94 Airport Development and Replacement 50.000.00 50,500.00 Airport Bond Construction 178,412.88 588.009.83 76,218.04 805,342.10 23,751.04 14,145.21 Airport interest and Sinking. 1955 37,218.75 552.O1 32.777.95 43,811.70 28.737.00 Airport interest and Sinking, 1956 7,528.04 4,338.54 3,187.50 Airport Reserve. 185e 534.44 22,000.00 22,027.50 1,106.94 fatal $718,209.58 S1.478.293.81 $177.003.99 $1,697,980,21 $177,003.99 $494,522.58 gipendltures, Exhibit A $1.648,918.96 Investments, Exhibit D 49,081.25 Totat Cash Disbursements 51,697,980.21 EXHIBIT - C 7 MONROE COUNTY SCHEDULE i-C BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TRANSFERS For the Fiscal Year Ended Sefltember 30, Jg57 Date Funds Amount LB From 10-31-56 Airport Interest and Sinking. 1955 Airport Revenue S 8.325.00 10-31-56 Airport Interest and Sinking. 1955 Airport Revenue 1.000.00 10.31-56 Airport Bond Construction Airport Development and Replacement 50.090.00 10-31-56 Airport Reserve. 1956 Airport Bond Construction 22.600.00 11- 1-56 Airport Interest and Sinking, 1956 Airport Bond Construction 1.151.04 11-30-56 Airport Interest and Sinking. 1955 Airport Revenue 1,000.00 12-31-56 Airport Interest and Sinking. 1955 Airport Revenue 1.000.00 1-31-57 Airport Interest and Sinking. 1955 Airport Revenue 1,000.00 2-28-57 Airport Interest and Sinking. 1955 Airport Revenue 1,000.00 3-31-57 Airport Interest and Sinking. 1955 Airport Revenue L.000,00 4-30-57 Airport Interest and Sinking. 1955 Airport Revenue 1.000.00 4.30-57 Airport Interest and Sinking. 1955 Airport Revenue 8.325.00 4-30-57 Airport Interest and Sinking. 1956 Airport Revenue .3,187.50 4-30=57 Airport Bond Construction Airport Revenue 26.216.04 5.31.57 Airport Interest and Sinking. 1955 Airport Revenue 1,000.00 5-31-57 Airport Operation and Maintenance Airport Revenue 15.000.00 6.30-57 Airport Interest and Sinking. 1955 Airport Revenue 1,000.00 6-30-57 Airport Interest and Sinking. 1955 Airport Revenue 4.000.00 6-30-57 Airport Interest and Sinking. 1955 Airport Revenue 90.45 6_30-57 Airport Operation and Maintenance Airport Revenue 15,000.00 7-31-57 Airport Interest and Sinking, 1955 Airport Revenue 1,000.00 7-31-57 Airport Interest and Sinking, 1955 Airport Revenue 37.50 B-31-57 Airport Interest and Sinking, '1955 Airport Revenue 1.000.00 8-31.57 Airport Interest and Sinking. 1956 Airport Revenue 3,187.50 8-31-57 Airport Operation and Maintenance Airport Revenue 7,883.96 9_30-57 Airport Interest and Sinking, 1955 Airport Revenue 1,000.00 Aotal S177,003.99 SCHEDULE a-C MUM - D MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INVESTMENTS For the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 1957 • DUE KIND INT. PAR RATE VALUE Date Airport Interest and Sinking Fund, 1955: 0. S. Treasury Notes 8-1-57 Coupon 2. 75 $20,000.00 11-23-56 U. S. Treason Notes 8-1-57 Coupon 2.75 5,000. 00 4-22-57 U. S. Treasury Notes 8-1-57 Coupon 2. 75 2.000. 00 6-28-57 U. S. Treasury Certificates of Indebtedness 8- 1-58 Coupon 4.00 27,000.00 8- 2-57 Total Airport Interest And Sinking Fund, 1955 Airport Reserve Fund, 1956: U. S. Treasury Notes 8-1-57 Coupon 2. 75 22,000.00 11-23-56 U. S. Treasury Certificates of Indebtedness 8-1-58 Coupon 4.00 22,000.00 8- 2-57 Total Airport Reserve Fund. 1956 TOTAL Note: (I) Accrued Interest purchased. &d&IRIT - D EXHIBIT - D PURCHASES SALES AND EXCHANGES BALANCE INTEREST COUPON Cost Date Cost Profit 9-30.57 RECEIVED POSITION $19,956. 25 8-2-57 $19, 956.25) $ $ $388.31 4.998.44 8-2-57 4,998.44) 129. 69 40. 15 2,000.00 8-2-57 2.000.00) 5.58 27,033. 75 27,033. 75 -11.79(1) 2-1-58 $53,988.44 526.954.69 $129.69 227,033. 75 $422.31 $21.951. 88 8-2-57 $21,951. 88 $116. 87 $ $427. 14 22,027.50 22,027. 50 -9.57(1) 2-1-58 .. 543,979.38 $21,951. 88 $116. 87 522.027.50 $417. 57 $91.967. 82 $48.906. 57 $246.56 $49,061. 25 5839.98 EXHIBIT - D EIBIBIT - E MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FUNDED DEBT For the Fiscal Year Ended Sefrtember 3o, 1957 DESCRIPTION INTEREST DATED AMOUNT RETIRED RATE ISSUED TO 10-1-66 Bathing Beach Bonds 3 1/4 3-1-46 $ 250,000.00 $105. 000.00 Certificates of Indebtedness 3 3/4 8-1-51 349,000.00 95,000.00 Meacham Airport Revenue Bonds 3. 7 6-1-55 450,000, 00 Meacham Airport Revenue Bonds 4 1/4 6-1-56 150,000.00 Total $1, 199,000,00 $200,000. 00 EXHIBIT - E E%BIBIT - E OUTSTANDING INTEREST MATURITIES Audit BALANCE Date Amount Years Bond Tota). Period 9.30.57 Due Paid Numbers Amount $12,000.00 $133,000. 00 3-1-57 $ 2,356.25 1958-59 118-143 $ 26,000.00 9-1-57 2, 161.25 1960-61 144-171 28,000.00 1962-63 172-201 30,000.00 1964-65 202-233 32,000.00 1966 234-250 11,000.00 21,000.00 233,000.00 2-1-57 4,762.50 1958 118-139 22,000.00 8-1-57 4,762.50 1959 140-162 23,000.00 1960 163-186 24.000.00 1961 187-211 25,000.00 1962 212-237 26,000,00 1963 238-264 21,000.00 1964 265-292 28,000.00 1965-66 293-350 58,000.00 450,000. 00 12-1-56 8,325. 00 1958-59 1-32 32,000. 00 6-1-57 8.325.00 1960-61 33-66 34,000.00 1962-63 67-102 36,000.00 1964 103-121 19,000.00 1965 122-141 20, 000.00 1966 142-162 21,000.00 1967 163-184 22,000.00 1968-69 185-230 46,000.00 1970 231-254 24,000.00 1971 255-279 25,000. 00 1972 280-305 26,000.00 1973 306-332 27,000. 00 1974 333-360 28,000. 00 1975 361-389 29,000. 00 1976 390-419 30,000.00 1977 420-450 31,000.00 150,000.00 12-1-56 1,151.04 1959-61 1-15 15,000,00 6-1-57 3, 187.50 1962-65 16-39 24.000.00 1966-70 40-74 35,000. 00 1971-72 75-90 16,000.00 1973-74 91-108 18, 000.00 1975-76 109-128 20.000.00 1977-78 129-150 22,000.00 $33,000.00 $966,000.00 $35, 031. 04 $966,000.00 ERBIBIT - E S. STATE OF FLORIDA STATE AUDITING DEPARTMENT BRYAN WILLIS, C.P.A. s.....UOLOR Tallahassee, Florida January 2, 1058 Honorable LeRoy Collins, Governor AND THE Legislative Auditing Committee Sirs: Pursuant to law, 1 have directed that an audit be made of the accounts and records of THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MONROE COUNTY ANTI -MOSQUITO DISTRICT KEY WEST, FLORIDA For the fiscal year ended September so, 1g57, and present this report thereon., PERSONNEL The personnel of the Board was as follows' Arthur W. Baker, Chairman Albert W, Moeller, Vice-Chairman from 1-16-57 Edelmiro Morales from 1-8-57. Secretary-Treasurer from 1-16-57 William W. Warner, Director ORGANIZATION The Monroe County Anti-Mosquito District was organized under the provisions of Chapter 26042, Special Acts of 1949, as amended by Chapter 29295, Special Acts of 1953,. and Chapter 31009, Special Acts of 1955. GENERAL STATEMENT The financial condition was fairly good, Finances were generally well managed. State 2 funds were overallocated in the amount of $2,476, 97, which is to be adjusted in subsequent allo- cations: The milinge levy remained unchanged, although the total taxes levied increased because of an increase in property valuations. The records were generally adequate and well kept,. Detailed comments are made under appropriate headings.. FINANCIAL CONDITION Finances were in fairly good condition, although ending cash balances were considerably less than those at the beginning of the audit period. Available cash balances are summarized as follows: 10. 1,56 9-30-57 TOTAL CASH BALANCES 613.380.32 $7,630.91 LESS, WITHHOLDING TAX UNPAID 409,20 Available Cash Balances 513,380.32 $7.421 .71 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Finances were carefully managed in general. Budgets were prepared, but some budget items in the local and State 2 funds were overspent, as shown on schedule 1-A. Expenditures were kept within available resources. The Board advertised and obtained bids for diesel oil, major items of equipment, and some contract work, The approval of vouchers for payment was noted in the minutes. but there was no evidence on the vouchers to indicate that they had been audited and approved, Invoices were generally signed to show that the goods or services were received. The required monthly reports of budgets, expenditures, and budget balances were made to the State Board of Health, State and local funds were kept in separate depository accounts as required by the State Board of Health. STATE FUNDS State 2 funds, provided pursuant to Section 389, 14(2), Florida Statutes, were overallocated in the amount of $2,476,37 at September 30, 1957, as shown in the following statement: EXPENDITURES REPORTED 567,519,35 LESS, AUDIT ADJUSTMENTS (NET) 51 . 01 Matchable Expenditures 867.468.. 34 PERCENTAGE FOR STATE MATCHING 56,72816E STATE MATCHING FUNDS DUE $33,273,55 LESS. OVERALLOCATION 1955.56 1 .015.. 43 Net Amount Due from the State S32.258 12 REMITTED BY THE STATE 39,735.09 Overallocation by the State in 1956-57 $ 2,476.97 The above overallocation of State 2 funds is to be deducted from the tentative allocation of State 2 funds for 1957-58 by the State Board of Health. State 2 funds were expended 1n accordance with the approved plan for permanent control of arthropods as verified by the State Board of Health. The Board received chemicals and equipment with a total value of $12.880, 10 from the State pursuant to Section 389, 14(1), Florida Statutes. TAXES The millage levied was the maximum of 1 1/2 mills provided by Chapter 31009, Special Acts of 1955, The millage and total taxes levied for the year covered by this report and for the preceding year are summarized as follows: MILLS AMOUNT 1955 ROLL 1 ,5 $65,032.63 1956 ROLL 1.5 71 .525.00 DEPOSITORY COLLATERAL Depository collateral was pledged in February 1957 to secure the funds of the District in the Florida National Bank at Key West and the Key West State Bank. After the collateral was pledged, the depository security was adequate, except for a period during May 1957 when the funds in the Key West State Bank were not adequately secured. COMPENSATION OF BOARD MEMBERS Compensation of board members was governed by the following laws: CHAPTER 31013, SPECIAL ACTS OF 1955, TO JUNE 28. 1957 CHAPTER 57. 1591 , SPECIAL ACTS OF 1957, FROM JUNE 29. 1957 The members were not paid the salary provided by Chapter 57-1591 for the period from June 29 through June 30, 1957, which amounted to $1.67 each. Each member was paid the monthly salary of $25 for July 1957 and in addition received $15 for the meeting of July 10, 1957. The unpaid salary of $1. 67 for June and the overpayment of $15 for the July meeting resulted in each board member being overpaid in the net amount of $13.33. These overpayments should be refunded or deducted from compensation due in 1957-58. RECORDS Records were generally adequate and well kept, It appeared that four meetings of the Board were held for which there were no minutes of record. The Director stated that several informal meetings were held without minutes being taken. Minutes of all meetings of the Board should be taken and recorded in the minute book. They should be signed by the Chairman and the Secretary. RETIREMENT Contributions for retirement had not been deducted from the salaries paid to eligible employees, as required by Section 122.04, Florida Statutes. The Board began raking deductions for retirement in October 1957 after the close of the audit period. EXHIBIT AND SCHEDULE The following exhibit and schedule are attached to and form a part of this report: EXHIBIT - A Summary of Receipts and Expenditures. SCHEDULE 1-A Budgets and Expenditures. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) Bryan Willis, State Auditor Audit made by: (Signed) Charles C, Rehwinkel, Auditor MONROE COUNTY EXBIBIT - A ANTI -MOSQUITO DISTRICT SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES For the Fiseat Year Ended September go, 2957 Total. Local State 1, State 2, Sec. 389.14(1). 8ee. 389.14(2), Fla. Statutes Fla, Statutes Receipts: Monroe County: Taxes $ 69,498.77 689,498.77 $ $ . Tax Redemptions 2.77 2.77 State of Florida: section 380.14(1), Florida Statutes 12.880.10 12,880,10 Section 389.14(2), Florida Statutes 39,735.09 39,735.09 Total Recehpta $122,118.73 $69.501.54 $12,880.10 689,735.09 Cash Balances. October 1, 1956 13,380.32 3,226.97 10,153.35 Withholding Tax Unpaid, September 30. 1957 409.20 313.50 95.70 Total $136,905.25 $73,042.01 612,880.10 349.984.14 Expenditures: Salaries $ 37,879.79 $27,764.90 $ $ 9,894.89 Chemicals and Solvents 38,451091 12,957.95 12,402.80 11,101.05 Equipment 2,941.81 1,868.04 477.20 598.57 Gas, 011, Grease, and Repairs 18,142.9E 13.715.35 2,427.61 Tools, Supplies, and Materials 120.62 120.62 Incidentals 10,058.22 4,693.45 5,264.77 Legal and Tax Fees 4,2113.57 4,293.57 Contrast Work 18,067.00 16,987.00 Insurance 3,299,48 2,255.08 1,144.38 fatal 8xpeedttures $128,075.24 687,468.34 $12.800.10 $47,726.90 Cash Balances, September 30, 1957 7,030.91 5,573.67 2,257.24 fotai $135.606.25 $73,042.01 $12.880.10 649,964.14 EXBIBIT - A 8 SCHEDULE 1-A MONROE COUNTY ANTI -MOSOUITO DISTRICT BUDGETS AND EXPENDITURES For the Fiscal Year Ended September 3o, 1957 LOCAL Budget Expenditures Budget Balance Salaries $31,080. 00 $27,784.90 $3,295. 10 Chemicals and Solvents 12,361, 82 12,857.95 -476. 13 Equipment 2,252. 90 1,868.04 384.86 Gas. Oil. Grease, and Repairs 15, 650.00 13, 715. 35 1.934. 65 Tools, Supplies, and Materials Incidentials 3,920.00 4.693.45 -773.45 Legal and Tax Fees 4.500. 00 4,293. 57 206. 43 Contract Rork Insurance 2,050.00 2,255.08 -205.08 Contingency 963. 62 963. 62 Total 872,798. 34 $67,468. 34 • $5,330.00 • SCBEDULE 1-A SCHEDULE 1—A STATE I STATE 2 Budget Expenditures Budget Budget Expenditures Budget Balance Balance $ $ $ $ 8.500. 00 $ 9,894.89 $-1,394.89 12,578. 60 12,402.90 175. 70 11.191.06 11, 191. 06 680.00 477. 20 202. 80 10, 685. 40 596.57 10,288.83 2, 500.00 2,427.61 72. 39 500.00 120, 62 379. 38 4, 700.00 5, 364.77 —664.77 10, 500.00 16,987.00 —6,487.00 1,058.98 1. 144. 38 —85.40 $13,258.60 $12,880. 10 $378.50 549, 835. 44 $47,726. 90 $ 2, 108. 54 SCHEDULE 1—A ^,iptara-. STATE OF FLORIDA ADVOTP*TWl+' ^ - STATE AUDITING DEPARTMENT BRYAN WILLIS. C.P.A. STATE AUDITOR Tallahassee, Florida January 2, 1958 Honorable LeRoy Collins. Governor AND THE Legislative Auditing Committee Sirs. Pursuant to law, I have directed that an audit be made of the accounts and records of HON.. EARL R. ADAMS CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT MONROE COUNTY For the period beginning August i, 1956, and ending August gz, 2957, and present this report thereon. The Clerk' s accounts as Clerk and Auditor of the Board of County Commissioners are audited in connection with the audit of the accounts of that Board, and therefore are not covered in this report. Since the income of the office is on the basis of calendar years, the income for the entire year 1956 is shown in this report. GENERAL STATEMENT All collections of record were accounted for by remit- tances or by cash on hand. Sufficient collateral to secure court registry funds was obtained after the close of the audit perioc. Records were well kept. Excess income was correctly reported and remitted, Detailed comments are made under appropriate headings. COLLECTIONS AND REMITTANCES State and county tax redemption collections and remittances were as follows: REPORT DATE TOTAL REFUNDS AMOUNT REMITTED REMITTED COLLECTED 6-21-57 Audit Atter (LESS FEES) Period Oloe2ng OCTOBER 1956 11 ,20-56 $ 14 ,05 $ $ 14.05 $ JANUARY 1957 2. 8-57 71 .48 71 ,48 MARCH 4- 17.57 59.30 59.30 JUNE 7 12 -57 18. 96 18.96 AUGUST 9- 9 57 136.29 41 ..68 94.61 Total $300.08 541 ,68 $163.79 $94.61 Current individual tax redemptions amounting to $182.21 and tax deed deposits totaling $105 ware held on August 31. 1957. as shown on exhibit A. Class C intangible taxes were remitted to the Tax Collector monthly. Collections of record for the law library pursuant to Chapter 28625. Acts of 1953, were deposited in the County General Fund. Collections totaling $195 were on hand at August 31. 1957. as shown on exhibit A. REGISTRY OF THE COURT FUNDS Registry of the court funds totaling $34,751.32 were held at August 31, 1957. as shown on exhibit A. Registry of the court funds on deposit in the Florida National Bank at Key West Mere. not sufficiently secured by collateral pledged with the State Treasurer from June 3, 1957 . to the end of the audit period, Adequate collateral was pledged by the bank when the lack of sufficient security was called to the Clerk' s attention. Registry of the court funds on deposit in the Key West State Bank were not sufficiently secured from August 1, 1956.. to September 11,, 1956. RECORDS A balanced system of records wag used for recording the financial transactions of the office. The cash was; balanced and deposited regularly. The various accounts of the office were entered in appropriate journals and cash books and were balanced and reconciled monthly. INCOME AND EXPENSES The annual report of income and expenses for 1956 was filed promptly, and the excess income was accurately remitted, Expenses were properly supported. The operation of the office appeared to he generally economical and efficient. COMPENSATION The Clerk' s compensation of $6,500,, as provided by Chapter 28399, Acts of 1953, was increased to $10, 000 on January 1. 1957, by the provisions of Chapter 57-608. RETIREMENT The Clerk correctly deducted and remitted retirement contributions from the salaries of his employees. The Clerks personal account with the retirement system to August 31, 1957, was as follows" - COMPENSATION CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED BALANCE UNDERREMITTED , JANUARY 1 , 1956 $ $ 71 .75 1956 8,500,00 510.00 1957 To AUGUST 31 6,666 .67 400.00 Total Contributions Due $981 ,75 REMITTED TO AUGUST 31 . 1957 968.24 Balance Underremitted„ Angust gr, 107 S 13.51 AGENT FOR THE TRUSTEES OF THE INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT FUND There were no transactions of record in the accounts of the Agent for the Trustees of the Internal Improvement Fund for the period covered by this report. EXHIBITS The following exhibits are attached to and form a part of this report. EXHIBIT - A Resources and Liabilities. EXHIBIT - B Income Account. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) Bryan Willis, State Auditor Audit made by. (Signed) John Robert Denny,. Auditor 3 EXBIBIT .. A MONROE COUNTY CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES August 31, 1957 Resources Cash on Hand $ 5.905. 30 Cash in Bank 42,575.46 $48,480. 82 Accounts Receivable • Florida Industrial Commission 1 50 Total Resources $48,.482. 32 Liabilities State and County Tax Redemptions $ 94. 61 Individual Tax Certificate Redemptions 182. 21 Tax Deed Deposits 105. 00 Law Library Fees Due County 195 00 Registry of Court 34,751 32 Juror and Witness Funds, Advanced $ 4,000. 00 Less, Signed Payrolls 3,319. 70 680,30 State Documentary Stamps Consigned $ 5,000 00 Less, Stamps on Hand 16952. 40 3. 047. 60 Federal Documentary Stamps Consigned $ 2,500. 00 Less, Stamps on Hand 1,459 75 1,040 25 Withholding Tax Unremitted 197.20 Excess Income Accrued , 1957 to August 31 , Exhibit B 6,348 68 Total Liabilities $46,642 17 Clerk of the Circuit Court 1,840 15 Total $48,482,32 EXHIBIT — A MONROE COUNTY EXHIBIT - B CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT INCOME ACCOUNT January x, 1956 to August 3s. 2057 1956 1957 To 8-31 Gross Income Earned from Individuals Recording Fees $16, 577.25 $12,178 00 Civil Docket Fees 4,341,50 3, 274,50 Tax Fees 20782, 15 1. 102,30 Certified Copies 1,.276.30 842 .82 Court Registry Fees 259,46 5. 00 Passport Fees 35,00 25, 00 Collected from Governmental Agencies Salary 3:900 00 2,600.00 Intangible Tax Commissions 512. 74 137,00 Criminal Fees 674 00 585..45 Travel Allowance 600,00 800. 00 Bond Validation Fees 2,405. 00 Total Gross Income $33, 363. 40 $21,.348.07 Expenses Salaries $15. 038 .08 $ 7,405.00 Travel Expense 600.00 800, 00 Other Expenses 212,.59 327. 72 Total Expenses $15. 850. 67 $ 8, 332., 72 Net income $17; 512. 73 $13,015.. 35 Compensation 8,500. 00 8.066, 67(1) Excess Income $ 9,, 012. 73(2) $ 8,348, 68(3) Notes. (1) Calculated on the basis of 8/12 of $10,000. (2) Remitted to the county on January 2, 1057, (3) Not payable until after the end of the year. but the amount is calculated and shown since it is in excess of the compensation of the Clerk to date. EXHIBIT - B S Aft,- `-.o STATE OF FLORIDA $ g STATE AUDITING DEPARTMENT ao : BRYAN WILLIS.C.P.A. STATEAUDITOR Tallahassee, Florida January 2, 1958 Honorable LeRoy Collins, Governor AND THE Legislative Auditing Committee Sirs Pursuant to law, I have directed that au audit be made of the accounts and records of HON. HARRY DONGO CLERK OF THE CR7MONAL COURT OF RECORD MONROE COUNTY For the period beginning August 1, tg56, and ending September 3o, ig57, and present this report thereon. COMMENTS Conviction reports required by Section 28.27. Florida Statutes, were filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Col- lections of fines and costs from criminal court convictions were made by the Sheriff. The Clerk kept juror and witness payroll advances in an official bank account. No payrolls or payroll advances were on hand at September 30, 1057. The Clerk' s monthly salary of $375. as provided by Chapter 28454, Acts of 19530 was increased to $500 on May 28, 1957, by the provisions of Chapter 57-610, Acts of 1957. The Clerk' s salary was paid in accordance with these laws by the Board of County Commissioners. The Clerk was not a member of the retirement system. His employee was paid by the county, and proper retirement deductions were made from her salary. Respectfully submitted. (Signed) Bryan Willis, State Auditor Audit made by: (Signed) John Robert Denny, Auditor 1l • (' STATE OF FLORIDA 4. asv �} LTATE AUDITING DEPARTMENT "aiBRYAN WILLIS.LIS C.P.A. STATE AUDITOR Tallahassee, Florida January 2, 1958 Honorable LeRoy Collins, Governor AND THE Legislative Auditing Committee Sirs Pursuant to law, I have directed that an audit be made of the accounts and records of HON. HOWARD E. WILSON TAX COLLECTOR MONROE COUNTY For the Period beginning August 1, 1956, and ending August 31, 1957, and present this report thereon. Since the income of the office is on the basis of calendar years, the income for the entire year 1956 is shown in this report. GENERAL STATEMENT A11 collections of record were accounted for. Per- centages of collections continued to he high, and tax rolls were promptly closed. Commissions totaling $370. 32 were due the Collector. Depository collateral was adequate. Financial records were well kept, but a Balanced cash record was not maintained. Detailed comments are made under appropriate headings. COLLECTIONS AND DISTRIBUTIONS Collections of record were accounted for by remittanres or cash on hand at August 31, 1957. Errors and omissions in remit- ting collections resulted in a not underremittance of $89. 30 to the various taxing units, as shown on exhibit A. The necessary information to adjust for these errors nod emissions was given to the Collector. Remittances of collections were made monthly. The percentages of collections on tax rolls were high, as shown on exhibit E. Tax rolls were properly closed. It appeared that the Collector was diligent in collecting personal property and license taxes. COMMISSIONS Commissions in the net amount of $370. 32 were due the Collector at the close of the audit period, as shown on exhibit B. With the exception of $1. 60 overpaid by the State, the amount receivable was for current remittances. EXCESS INCOME Excess income was remitted promptly on the basis of the Collectors annual report. Minor audit adjustments to income and expenses disclosed that excess income had been underremitted $3. 10, as shown on exhibit C. INCOME AND EXPENSES The annual report of income and expenses for 1956 was filed promptly and was correct except for very minor errors. Income and expenses as audited are detailed on schedule 1-C. Expenses appeared reasonable and were substantiated by invoices and canceled checks. The operation of the office appeared to be generally economical. COMPENSATION The Collectors compensation of $8500, as provided by Chapter 28398, Acts of 1953, was increased to $10,000 on January 1, 1957, by the provisions of Chapter 57-607. DEPOSITORY COLLATERAL Collateral pledged to secure the Collector' s depository accounts was adequate. CASH RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES Cash resources exceeded liabilities of record in the amount of $2, 639. 23, as shown on exhibit D. RECORDS Records of the office were generally accurate and well kept. A balanced cash record was not kept. The Collector stated that a balanced cash record would be installed in the near future. RETIREMENT Retirement contributions were deducted end remitted for salaries paid to employees. The Collectors personal account with the retirement system to August 31. 1957. was as follows: COMPENSATION CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED BALANCE UNDERREMITTED, AUGUST 1 . 1956 S $3.233.65 1956 FROM AUGUST 1 3.541 .67 212.50 1957 To AUGUST 31 6.657.53 399.45 Total Contributions Due $3,845.60 REMITTED To AUGUST 31 , 1957 3.066.25 Balance Underremitted $ 779.35 EXHIBITS AND SCHEDULES The following exhibits and schedules are attached to and form a part of this report: EXHIBIT - A Collections and Distributions. EXHIBIT - B Commissions. EXHIBIT - C Excess Income Payable. SCHEDULE 1-C Income Account. EXHIBIT - D Cash Resources and Liabilities. EXHIBIT - E Tax Roll Balances. SCHEDULE - 1 Receipt Blanks and Motor Vehicle License Plates on Hand. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) Bryan Willis, State Auditor Audit made by: (Signed) Charles C. Rehwinkel, Auditor MONROE COUNTY EXHIBIT - A TAX COLLECTOR COLLECTIONS AND DISTRIBUTIONS August 1, 1g56 to August 32, 1957 Total General Intangible Occup. and Motor Taxes Beverage Vehicle Licenses Licenses On Rend. August 1, 1956 $ 3,081.07 $ 93.36 $ 2,660.77 $ 326.96 $ - - Collections, Audit Period: Taxes On Ro11& Prior Years $ 128.06 $ $ 128.06 $ $ 1958 1,477,735.94 1.458,188.51 19.587.43 On Execution Register 82.15 82.15 Interest Added 1.583.15 1.548.69 14.48 Advertising 1,106.40 L 163.75 2.85 Class C 28.131.35 28, 131.35 State Licenses: 1958 12,475.81 737.17 14738.84 1957 340,868.28 39,415,07 310,463.19 County Licenses,' 1958 21)0.83 200.83 1957 32,805.29 32.605.29 Judge's License Ftes 408.00 408.00 Total Collections $1,904,365.24 $1.460.900.95 $47,906.10 $73.366.38 3."22,191.83 TOTAL TO BR DISTRIBUTED $1.907,448.31 $1,460.994.30 $50,586.87 $73.683.31 $322,191.83 Distributions; Regular, for commissions (Exhibit B) $1,571,123.12 $1.451,717.28 $48,739.98 $70,605.86 $ Beverage License Transfers 2,384.00 2.384.00 Individual Tax Sales 7,999.92 7,999.92 COunt9 Judge 408.75 408.75 Motor Vehicle Commissioner 320,928.78 32%928.76 Advertising 1,186.40 1,183.75 2.65 fetal Distributed $1,904,028.95 $1,480.400.95 348.742.63 673.455.61 $320.928.76 On Hand, August 31, 1967: Remitted in Regular Course 3,326.06 1,829.29 233.70 1,265.07 Errors and Omissions 89.30 93.35 -5>O5 1.00 TOTAL $1,907,446.31 $1.460,994.30 $50.568.87 573,603.31 $322.191.83 EXHIBIT - A EXHIBIT - B MONROE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR COMMISSIONS August 1, 1056 to August 31, 1057 TAXING UNIT TAX REMITTANCES YEAR FOR COMMISSIONS State: Licenses Due 8-1-56 $ 1955-56 372.97 1956-57 37. 483.89 Intangible Due 8-1-56 Prior Years 206.53 1956 45.864.36 1957 2,689.09 Total State County 1955 269. 98 1956 769.919.34 Total County School District Current Due 8-1-56 1956 460,862.52 Total School District Current School Districts I .4 S Due 8-1-56 1956 184.345. 02 Total School Districts I & S Anti-Mosquito District Due 8-1-56 1956 69. 129.42 Total Anti-Mosquito District Individual Sale Tax Redemptions TOTAL 51,571, 123. 12 Received January 1 to July 31, 1955 Total Received in tg56 Notes: (1) Figure in italics is an overpayment. EXHIBIT - B BXBIBIT - B COMMISSIONS Receivable Received Balance 1958 1957 Receivable from 8-1 to 8-31 (1) $ 7.35 $ 7.35 $ $ 11. 19 11. 19 1,574.52 1,480.11 85.85 8.56 $ 1.593.06 $ 1,498.65 $ 85.85 $ 8.56 $ 42.01 $ 42. 01 $ $ 8.76 5. 05 5.31 -2.6o 1,467.29 698.00 696. 46 72.83 266.91 266. 91 $ 1, 784.97 $ 745. 06 $ 701.77 $338. 14 $ 3,378.03 $ 2.243. 71 $ 787. 62 $346. 70 $ 8. 10 $ 8. 10 $ $ 23,547.58 1,350.05 22, 173. 91 23. 62 $23,555. 68 $ 1,358. 15 $22, 173.91 $ 23.62 $ 124.62 $ 124.62 $ $ 13,825. 88 571.43 13,254.45 $13,950.50 $ 696. 05 $13, 254.45 - $ - - $ 35.60 $ 35.60 $ $ 5.530.35 228.57 5,301. 78 $ 5. 565.95 $ 264. 17 $ 5,301. 78 $ 26.70 $ 26.70 $ $ 2.073. 88 2, 073. 88 $ 2,100.58 $ 26.70 $ 2,073.88 $ - - $ 394.33 $ - - $ 394.33 $ .47 $ .05 $ .42 $ - $48,945.54 $ 4,588. 83 $43,986.39 $370.32 37,583.33(2) 542, 172. 16 To Schedule 1-C (2) From preceding audit report. EXHIBIT - B MONROE COUNTY EXHIBIT - C TAX COLLECTOR EXCESS INCOME PAYABLE August 32, 1957 TOTAL D U E Board Board of County of Public Commissioners instruction Balance Unremitted, August 1, 1956 $ 251. 74 $ 212. 54 $ 39. 20 Accrued in 1956 3, 778. 38 2, 858. 38 920.00 Total $4,030. 12 $3, 070. 92 $959. 20 Remitted: November 7, 1956 $ 251. 74 $ 212.54 $ 39. 20 January 14. 1957 3, 775. 28 2, 852.30 922.98 Total Remitted $4, 027. 02 $3,064. 84 $962. 18 Balance Unremitted $ 3. 10 $ 6.08 $ -2.g8 EINIBIT - C . e SCHEDULE x-C MONROE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR INCOME ACCOUNT January 1, 1956 to August 3x, 1957 1956 1957 To 8.31 Gross Income Commissions, Exhibit B 642. 172. 16 $43.986.39 Tax Certificate Fees 295.50 258.90 Collection Costa 194.00 302.00 Motor Vehicle License Pees 6, 775. 75 6,324.50 Beverage License Transfer Fees 14. 75 9. 75 Total Gross Income 649, 452. 16 $50, 881. 54 Expenses Salaries $26,087. 50 $18, 250. 00 Tax Collectors° Association Dues 85.00 Travel Expense 55.09 215. 61 Legal Fees 150.00 Printing 170.96 72. 20 Advertising 47. 15 8.33 Bonds and Insurance 898. 63 Notary Commission Pees 10. 00 Collection Costs, Class C 512.74 137.00 Collection Costs, Personal Taxes 190. 00 302.00 Automobile Expense 900.00 525. 00 Automobile Expense Paid to Employee 900.00 1, 200.00 Office Equipment 7,922.69 Postage Stamps 50.00 35.00 Repairs 20.00 Miscellaneous 157. 65 15.00 Total Expenses $37, 173.78 $21, 743. 77 Net Income 812, 278. 38 $29, 137. 77 Compensation 8,500. 00 6. 657. 53 Excess Income $ 3.778. 38 $22,480. 24(1) Note: (1) Not payable until after the end of the year. but the amount is calculated and shown since it is in excess of the compensation of the Tax Collector to date. SCHEDULE i-C MONROE COUNTY EXHIBIT - D TAX COLLECTOR CASH RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES August 31, 1957 Cash Resources Cash in Office $ 2,317.68 Cash in Banks 26,958.85 Total Cash Resources $29,276.53 Cash Liabilities Remittances in Regular Course after August 31, 1957 (Exhibit A) $ 3, 328.06 Errors and Omissions (Exhibit A) - 89. 30 Excess Income Payable (Exhibit C) 3. 10 Excess Income Accrued in 1957 to August 31 (Schedule 1-C) 22,480. 24 Salary Deductions Unremitted: Withholding Taxes $604.60 Retirement 132.00 736.60 Total Cash Liabilities $26,637. 30 Tax Collector 2,639.23 Total $29,276.53 EXHIBIT - D EXHIBIT - E MONROE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR TAX ROLL BALANCES Rolls Open During Period August 1, 1956 to August 31, 1957 1956 ROLLS General Intangible (1) DEBITS Charged on Rolls $1,505,202.42 $20,350.77 Additions to Rolls 8, 121.87 Supplemental Assessments 48. 65 Assessor' s Corrections -9,763.61 -15.14 Excess of Credits . 18 Total $1,503,560.86 $20,384. 28 CREDITS Collected on Rolls $1,458, 168.51 $19,567. 43 Discounts 41, 141. 97 673. 76 Total Collections $1,499,310.48 $20, 241. 19 Execution Register 143.09 E & 1 List 4,250.38 Total $1,503;560. 86 $20,384. 28 Percentage of Collections 99. 72 99. 30 Note; (1) Does not include class C taxes. EXHIBIT - E MONROE COUNTY SCHEDULE - 1 TAX COLLECTOR RECEIPT BLANKS AND MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES ON HAND August 31, 1957 • RECEIPT BLANKS CLASS NUMBERS Intangible Taxes, Class C 29551-30000 Occupational Licenses, 1956-57 1229- 1500 MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE PLATES, 1957 SERIES (PREFIX NO. 381 CLASS NUMBERS CLASS NUMBERS PL 7382-8500 V 896-1200 D 174- 250 BB 116- 125 W 4324-5000 B 7- 10 WW 123- 200 L 61- 125 T 334- 600 HB 681- 900 E 104- 200 N 1- 5 C 12- 20 0 43- 50 C 1/2 12- 20 PO 42- 50 GW 9- 10 V. 34- 40 G 6- 10 A 976-1200 GH 203- 300 M 65- 75 GB 1022-1300 Q 14- 25 CV 406- 600 Aircraft 11- 25 SCHEDULE - 1 1 "444 " '�5 STATE OF FLORIDA STATE AUDITING DEPARTMENT GOD yrn BRYAN WILLIS. C.P.A. STATEAUDITOR Tallahassee, Florida January 2, 1958 Honorable LeRoy Collins, Governor AND THE Legislative Auditing Committee Sirs: Pursuant to law, I have directed that an audit be made of the accounts and records of HON, CLAUDE A. GANDOLFO (DECEASED) FORMER ASSESSOR OF TAXES. MONRO'£ COUNTY For the period beginning August 1, 1955, and ending April 6, 1957, the date of his death, with subsequent transactions in his accounts to August 31, 195y, and present this report thereon. Since the income of the office is on the basis of calendar years, the income for the entire year 1955 is shown in this report. GENERAL STATEMENT Cash for all Iiabilities of record at April 5, 1957, was transferred to the successor in office on April II , 1957. Detailed comments are made under appropriate headings. DISTRIBUTIONS TO CLOSE ACCOUNTS The following is a summary of distributions to close the accounts of the former Assessor, except for subsequent collections by the present Assessor of City of Key West commissions earned by the former Assessor: AMOUNTS DUE. APRIL 6, 1957 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS; EXCESS INCOME (EXHIBIT B) . UNDERREMITTED $ 846.99 BOARD OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION; EXCESS INCOME (EXHIBIT B) . OVERREMITTED -732.44 $ 114.55(1 ) SUCCESSOR IN OFFICE. JOE ALLEN; EXCESS INCOME ACCRUED IN 1957 TO APRIL 6 (SCHEDULE 1-B) 6,098.55 UNREMITTED EMPLOYEE SALARY DEDUCTIONS 34. 17 Total Due $6,247.27 AMOUNT DISTRIBUTED SUCCESSOR IN OFFICE. JOE ALLEN: AVAILABLE CASH IN MONROE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR'S OFFICE OPERATING ACCOUNT TAKEN OVER BY MR. ALLEN ON APRIL 11 . 1957 36,400.02 SALARY ADVANCES TO EMPLOYEES ASSUMED BY MR. ALLEN ON APRIL 11 , 1957 502.40 Total Distributed $6.902.42 LESS. FORMER ASSESSOR'S EOUITV, REFUNDED APRIL 26. 1957 $ 198.28 TO BE REFUNDED 456.87 655. 15 Total $6.247.27 NOTE; (1 ) REMITTED TO THE SUCCESSOR IN OFFICE. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE REMITTANCE AND ADJUSTMENT OF THESE AMOUNTS BY THE SUCCESSOR ARE DISCUSSED UNDER THE HEADING EXCESS INCOME. An available balance of $846. 19 in an account titled Claude A. Gandolfo, Tax Assessor, In the Key West State Bank was not transferred to the successor in office. Since liabilities of record have been accounted for. as shown above, this amount represents edditional equity of the former Assessor. The account should be closed and the balance transferred to the former Assessors estate. COMMISSIONS Commissions receivable at April 6, 1957, amounted to $11 ,203. 99. Of this amount, $5,557.68 was due from State and county taxing agencies and $5.646.31 was due from the City of Key West. Since the former Assessor has received the maximum compensation allowable by Chapter 28397. Acts of 1953, and Chapter 57-667, Acts of 1957. he has no further interest in the $5,557. 68 commissions due from the State and county. One-tenth of the $5,646.31 commissions due on the 1956 roll from the City of Key West should be remitted by the present Assessor, upon their receipt, to the former Assessor's estate pursuant to the ❑rovisions of Chapter 31008. special Acts of 1955. Of the commissions paid to the present Assessor on the 1957 roll by the City of Key West. 96/365 will have been earned by the former Assessor. Consequently. out of each commission payment received on the 1957 roll by the present Assessor, 1/10 of 96/365 should be remitted to the former Assessor' s estate. Commission payments to the former Assessor were made on tax rolls through 1954 under the provisions of Chapter 20936. Acts of 1941. In July 1955 the former Assessor notified the Board of County Commissioners in accordance with Section 193.65(6), Florida Statutes, that he had elected to be paid pursuant to the general law. Commission payments beginning with the 1955 roll were, therefore, made in accordance •ith the general law. VALUATIONS The valuations of the tax rolls for the years in the audit period are summarized as follows: ROLL GENERAL INTANGIBLE Homestead Nonexempt Total (EXCLUDING CLASS C) 1955 $12.569.980 $43,355,084 $55,925,064 $18.398.010 1956 13,992.530 47.683.335 61 .675.665 23.362.867 TAX ROLLS Tax rolls were neat and well prepared. Corrections to the tax rolls after delivery to the Tax Collector were made in conformity with the Comptrollers regulations. Penalties were properly assessed for failure to file returns of personal property as required by law. EXCESS INCOME As a result of audit adjustments, excess income was underremitted in the net amount of $114.55, as detailed on exhibit B. This amount was transferred to the successor in office on April 11. 1957. The present Assessor should adjust the over• and underremittences of excess income to the two county boards, as shown on exhibit B, by deducting $732.44 from any 1957 excess income due the Board of Public Instruction at December 31, 1957, and remitting this amount plus the $114.55 (noted above), totaling $846.99, to the Board of County Commissioners. Excess income accrued in 1957 to April 6 totaled $6,098.55, as shown on schedule 1-B. This amount was transferred to the successor in office on April 11. 1957, to be accounted for by him at the end of the year 1957. 1 INCOME AND EXPENSES Annual reports of income and expenses required by law were filed. Expenses reported appeared to be generally proper. Canceled cheeks were on hand to support all salaries and the major portion of other expenses. Invoices were on file, with a few exceptions, to support the expenses. A budget for 1956 was submitted to the Comptroller in accordance with the provisions of Section 193.02, Florida Statutes. Capital outlay expenditures for office equipment in 1956 exceeded the amount budgeted by $16,698. 79. COMPENSATION Compensation of the former Assessor was fixed at $8,500 per year by Chapter 28397, Acts of 1953. Chapter 57-667. Acts of 1957, increased the compensation to $10,000 per year effective January 1 , 1957. Compensation for preparing the tax roll of the City of Key West is governed by Chapter 31006, Special Acts of 1955, and is in addition to that allowed by the lows mentioned above. The additional compensation received during the audit period under this special law was as follows. PERIOD AMOUNT 1956 51 ,889.00 1957 To APRIL 6 656.40 Additional compensation due the former Assessor on future commissions to be paid by the City of Key West is discussed in detail under the heading COMMISSIONS. RECORDS Income and expense records were fairly well kept. RETIREMENT Proper deductions and remittances were made for employees° retirement contributions. EXHIBITS AND SCHEDULE The following exhibits and schedule are attached to and form a part of this report. EXHIBIT - A Commissions. EXHIBIT - B Excess Income Payable. SCHEDULE 1-B Income Account. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) Bryan Willis. State Auditor Audit made by: (Signed) Charles C. Rehwinkel, Auditor EXHIBIT - A MONROE COUNTY FORMER ASSESSOR OF TAXES COMMISSIONS August 1, 1655 to April 6, 1057 Tax Rolls Gross Advances Less Year Taxes Commissions Due Commis- Levied slops On Errors State 1954 $ 34,583.66 $ 1.241.69 $ $ 17.66 1955 45,993.90 1,469.87 7.02 1956 38,477.04 1,319.56 1957 382.80 Total State $ 4,031.12 $ 382.80 $ 24.68 County 1953 577,585.42 $ 12.101.70 $ $ 72.97 1954 741,957.02 15.389.14 136.84 1955 812,865.06 24.835.95 271.62 1956 766,042.29 23.431.27 1957 6,248.36 fatal County $ 75.758.06 $ 6.240.36 $481.43 School District Current 1953 251.036.67 $ 5,020,73 $ $ 31.71 1954 274,947.97 5,498.95 50.71 1955 305,757.65 9,172.73 101.86 1956 176.833..35 14,305.00 1957 3,814-68 fotal School District Current $ 33,997.41 $ 3.814,68 $184.28 School Districts I d S 1955 67.372.85 $ 2,621.19 S $ 29.71 1956 190,733.34 5.722.00 1957 1.525.88 Total School Districts I h S $ 8.343,19 $ 1,525.88 $ 29.71 Monroe County Anti-kosquito District 1953 35,862.36 $ 717.25 $ �y— $ 4.53 1954 39,278.29 785.57 7.25 1955 65,503.98 1,965.12 21.22 1956 71,525.00 2,145.75 1957 572.20 fotnI Monroe County Anti-Mosquito District $ 5 613.69 $ S/2.20 $ 33.00 EX11.7EIT -• A Wont 'd. EXHIBIT - A Commissions Received Received. hodit Period Balance Retainage Receivable Prior to 1866 1966 1957 Receivable 8-1-55 from 8-1 to 4-6 (1) S $ 1.224.03 $ 1.074.68 $ 149.35 $ $ $ 1.462.85 702.05 760.80 191.40 1,128.16 765.62 362.54 382.80 382.80 $ 191.40 $ 4.197.84 $ 1.074.68 $ 851.40 $ 1.526.42 $ - - S 745.34 $ S 12.028.73 612.332.27 $ S -363.54 $ $ 15.252.30 12.265.72 -708.89 3.721.47 24.564.33 7.455.00 12,973.19 4.790.43 -650.29 4.686.25 18.745.02 19.108.56 -363.58 6.248.36 6.248,36 $4,686.25 $ 76,838.74 $32.082.99 612,268.30 $23,535.45 $ 6.248.36 $ 2.703.64 $ $ 4.989.02 $ 4.526.50 $ S 462.52 $ $ 5.448.24 4.371.19 25.97 1.051.08 9.070.87 2,520.00 4.763.66 1.680,51 106.70 2.861.00 11,444.00 10.981.46 462.52 3.814.68 3.814.68 $2.861.00 $ 34.766.81 $11,417.69 S 4.789.63 613,124.51 $ 3,814,68 $ 1,620.30 $ $ 2.591.48 S $ 2,081.05 $ 520.26 S S -9.83 1,144.40 4.577.60 4,577.60 1.525.88 1.525.88 $1,144.40 S 8.694.96 $ - - $ 2.061.05 S 5,097.86 $ 1,525.88 $ -9.83 $ $ 712.72 $ 651.43 $ $ 61.29 $ S 778.32 624.46 -6.71 160.57 1.943.90 1.560.79 249.79 133.32 429.15 1.716.60 1,655.31 61.29 $72.20 429.15 143.05 $ 429.15 $ 5.723.74 $ 1.275.89 S 1,554.08 S 1.966.39 $ 429.15 $ 498.23 EXHIBIT - A (Cont'd.J EXHIBIT - A MONROE COUNTY Wont id. / FORMER ASSESSOR OF TAXES COBBISSIOBS August 1, 1055 to Agri/ 6, 1957 Tax Rolls Cross Advances Less Year Taxes Commissions Due Commie- Levied stops on Errors City of Key West 1956 S616,796.44 $ 24,671.46 $ S135.11 1957 6.564.00 rota/ City of ley West $ 24.671.46 $ 6,564.00 5135.11 Tax Redesptione $ 6.00 $ • - :OPAL $152.420.93 $19.107.92 $880.21 Received 1955 to July 31, Audit Report No. 4336 fatal Received in 1955 Note ;YS Figures in italics are overpayments. EXHIBIT - A EXHIBIT - A (Cont'd. ) C lone Received Received. Audit Period Balance Retaliage Receivable Prior to 1955 1958 1957 Receivable 8-1-55 from 8-1 to 4-8 II) E E 24,536.35 $ $ $18.890.04 S S 5.646.31 6.564.00 6.564.00 E - $ 31,100.35 $ - - S - - $18,890.04 $ 6.564.00 S 5.646.31 E - E 6.00 $ - - S 4.02 S 1.18 $ .60 $ - - S9,312.20 $161.328.44 $45.851.25 S21.548.48 $64.141.85 $18.582.87 $11,203.99 10,387.16 631,935.64 To Schedule 1-B EXHIBIT - A '1 EXHIBIT - B MONROE COUNTY FORMER ASSESSOR OF TAXES EXCESS INCOME PAYABLE April 6, ig57 TOTAL D U E Board or Board or County Public commissioners instruCt!on Balance Unremitted, August 1 1955 $ 17. 27 $ 13 . 20 $ 4..07 Accrued, Audit Period. 1955 1,.765. 83 1.277.. 72 488. 11 1956 6. 425 75 4. 600..26 1, 825.49 Total $8,208. 85 $5„191.. 18 $2, 317.67 Remitted. December 14, 1955 $ 17.27 $ 13.20 $ 4.07 January 18, 1956 1. 635, 60 1. 183.52 452. 08 January 3, 1957 6. 441. 43 3.. 847.47 2,593,96 Total Remitted $8,094 30 $5, 044. 19 $3, 050. 11 Balance, April 6. 1656 $ 114.55(1) $ 846. 99 $ -732,44 Note,. Figure in italics is an overpayment. (1) Transferred to the successor in office on April 11,. 1957.- EXHIBIT - B MONROE COUNTY SCHEDULE 1-B FORMER ASSESSOR OF TAXES INCOME ACCOUNT January Ip 2955 to Apra 6, t957 1955 1956 1957 To 4-6 dross Income Commissions, Exhibit A 01,935. 64 $64, 141. 85 $18, 582.87 County, Chapter 23778, Acts of 1947 2,037,00 Total Gross Income $33.972. 64 $64, 141.85 $18,582.87 Expenses Salaries $18,449, 71 $36, 798. 79 $ 8, 842,95 Automobile Expense 821, 35 1,029, 11 70,57 Travel Expense 3, 212.43 1,334.67 83,.34 Postage 206. 29 300, 00 100.00 Insurance and Bonds 177,89 169.. 70 Office Expenses 92.69 264.31 100. 92 Legal Fees 150.00 150.00 Tax Assessors' Association Dues 105..00 110. 00 Equipment 441. 90 7, 169. 73 Miscellaneous 49,55 . 79 Total Expenses $23, 706, 81 $47,327. 10 $ 9, 197, 78 Net Income $10,265,83 $16,814. 75 $ 9,385, 00 Compensation 8,500,00 10,389.00 3,286,.54 Excess Income $ 1. 765.83 $ 6,425.. 75 $ 6,098.55(1) Notes (1) Not payable to the county boards until after the end of the year, This amount was transferred to the successor in office on April II, 1957. SCHEDULE 1--B p'05E 3S PA L 0I STATE OF FLORIDA A 'P STATE AUDITING DEPARTMENT GOD wE BRYAN WILLIS. C.P.A. STATE AUDITOR Tallahassee, Florida January 2, 1958 Honorable LeRoy Collins, Governor AND THE Legislative Auditing Committee Sirs: Pursuant to law. I have directed that an audit be made of the accounts and records of HON. JOE ALLEN ASSESSOR OF TAXES. MONROE COUNTY For the Period beginning April 11, 1957, the beginning of his term of office, and ending August gr, 1957, and present this report thereon. GENERAL STATEMENT Cash resources were sufficient to cover liabilities of record on August 31, 1957. Excess income in the amount of $114. 55, underremitted to the county by the former Assessor, was received by the Assessor for payment to the county. Excess income accrued in 1957 to August 31 totaled $6,000. 81. The net amount of $586.35 was due the estate of the former Assessor. Expenses were substantiated and appeared reason- able. Records of income and expenses were generally adequate and fairly well kept. Detailed comments are made under appropriate headings. CASH RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES Cash resources of record exceeded liabilities of record by $65. 39 on August 31, 1957, as shown on exhibit C. COMMISSIONS Commissions in the net amount of $22,128.59 were receivable, as shown on exhibit A. Commission advances totaled $2,215.20 and are included in the amount receivable. Included in the commissions receivable on August 31, 1957, ►as $6,646.31 due from the City of Key West for preparation of the 1956 tax roll. One-tenth of this amount or $564.63 was compensation earned by the former Assessor. When these commissions are received, the former Assessor's proportion should be remitted to his estate. One-tenth of all commissions received from the City of Key lest is allowed as the Assessor's compensation for preparing the city tax rolls, as provided by Chapter 31008, Special Acts of 1955. A portion of the compensation allowable on the 1957 roll was earned by the former Assessor, Since the former Assessor held the office for the first ninety-six days in 1957, his estate is entitled to 96/385 of the compensation calculated on each commission payment received from the city on the 1957 roll. Compensation due the former Assessor on the commissions received during the audit period amounted to $129.48, as shown on exhibits B and C. EXCESS INCOME The former Assessor had underremitted excess income in the net amount of $114.55. An analysis of the underremittance is as follows: UNDERREMITTED TO BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS $ 846.99 OVERREMITTED TO BOARD OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION -732.44 Underremitted $ 114.55 The Assessor received sufficient cash from the former Assessor to cover the unremitted excess income shown above. The Assessor should adjust the over- and underremittances of excess income (shown above) by deducting $732.44 from any 1957 excess income due the Board of Public Instruction at December 31, 1957, and remitting this amount plus the $114.55, totaling $846.99, to the Board of County Commissioners. Excess income accrued in 1057 to August 31 totaled $6,000.81, as shown on exhibit B. It is included in the liabilities shown on exhibit C. AMOUNTS DUE ESTATE OF FORMER ASSESSOR Assets received by the Assessor on April 11. 1957, exceeded the liabilities of record on April 6, 1957. by $655. 15. This amount re➢resented the former Assessor' s equity in the assets of the office on April 6, 1957. Additional compensation due the former Assessor was received during the period covered by this report, as discussed under the heading COMMISSIONS. The net amount to be remitted by the Assessor to the estate of the former Assessor at August 31, 1957, is summarized as follows: EOUITY IN RESOURCES. APRIL 6, 1957 $655. 15 COMPENSATION RECEIVED APRIL II TO AUGUST 31 . 1957 129.48 Total $784.63 LESS. REMITTED APRIL 26, 1957 198.28 Amount to be Remitted $586.35 COMPENSATION The Assessor' s compensation is governed by Chapter 57-667. Acts of 1957, and Chapter 31008, Special Acts of 1955. Chapter 57-667 fixes the compensation of the Assessor at $10,000 per year. Compensation in addition to that allowed by Chapter 57-667 is provided by Chapter 31008, Special Acts of 1955, for preparing the City of Key West tax roll. INCOME AND EXPENSES Income and expenses are detailed on exhibit B. Expenses appeared to be proper and were substantiated by invoices and canceled checks. RECORDS Income and expense records were generally adequate and fairly well kept. After the close of the audit period, the Assessor installed a balanced cash book for recording all income and expenses of the office. RETIREMENT Salary deductions for employees° retirement contributions were made and remitted to the retirement system as required by law. The Assessor made monthly remittances to the system for his personal account on the basis of his personal withdrawals. EXHIBITS The following exhibits are attached to and form a part of this report: EXHIBIT - A Commissions. EXHIBIT - B Income Account. EXHIBIT - C Cash Resources and Liabilities. Respectfully submitted. (Signed) Bryan Willis, State Auditor Audit made by: (Signed) Charles C. Rehwinkel, Auditor EXHIBIT - A. MONR0E COUNTY ASSESSOR OF TAXES COMMISSIONS April 11, 1957 to August 31, 1957 Tax Rolls Gross Advances Year Taxes Commissions Due Levied State 1956 S 46.663.18 S 1.483.26 S 1957 574.20 total State $ 1,483.26 S 574.20 County 1954 741.957.02 $ 15.389.14 $ 1955 812.865,06 24.835.95 1956 770,168.20 23.555.05 1957 12„496.72 total County $ 63.780.14 S12 496 72 School District Current 1954 274.947.97 $ 5.498.95 S 1955 305,757.65 9.172.73 1956 479.407.90 14.382,24 1957 8.,583.03(2/ total School District Current $ 29,053-92 $ 8.583.03 School Districts I d s 1955 87.372.86 S 2.621.19 S 1956 191.764.82 5.752.94 1957 3. 433.23(21 total School Districts I A 8 $ 8,374.13 S 3 433.23 Monroe County Anti Mosquito District 1954 :39,278.29 $ 785,57 S 1955 65.503.98 1,965.12 1956 71.9/4.85 2.157.45 1957 1. 287.45(2, Total Monroe County Anti-Mosquito District S 4.908,14 S 1,287 45 City of Key West 1956 616.786.44 S 24.671.46 $ 1957 13, 126.00 Total City of fey Rest $ 24.671.46 $13.128.00 Tax Redemptions TorAD 5132.271,80 $39 502.63 Received 1957 to April 6 Total Received in 1957 to August 31 Notes. (11 Figure:: in italics ere overpayments. (21 lincludes advances due September 1, 1957, since they were received by the Assessor on August 16 and August 27. 1957. EXHIBIT - A 3 EIBIBIT - A 6 e e L Commissions Received Received Balance Commissions Retalnage Receivable Prior to 1957 Receivable on Errors 4-11-57 from 4-11 II) to 8-31 $ $191.40 $ 1,291:86 $ 765 62 S $ 526-24 574.20 574 20 $ - $191.40 $ 1.866,06 S 765 62 $ - - $ 1.100.44 $ 136.84 S $ 15,252.30 S 11.530.83 S $ 3,721.47 271,62 24.564.33 25.218.62 -858.29 148.80 23.406,25 19,108.56 4,297 69 _ 12,496..72 6,248.36 6,248,36 E 557.20 $ - - $ 75,719..60 $ 62106.37 $ 6.248..36 $ 7.364..87 S 50.71 $ S 5.448 24 $ 4,397.16 $ $ 1,051.08 101.86 9,070.87 8,964 17 106 70 92.85 14,289 39 10,981 48 3,307.91 8,583 03 3,814.68 _ 4,.768.35 S 245-42 $ - $ 37,391 53 $ 28,157. 49 4,768,35 $ 4,465.69 S 29.71 $ $ 2.591,48 $ 2,601.31 $ $ -8.83 37.20 5,715 74 4.577. 60 1,138. 14 _ 3.433 23 1.525.88 1,907 35 $ 66 91 $ - - $ 11.140.45 $ 8.704.79 $ 1.907,35 $ 1,128.31 S 7 25 $ $ 778.32 f 617,75 $ $ 160,57 21.22 1,943.90 1.810.58 133.32 14 06 2.143.39 I.655 31 488 08 1,287.45 429,15 858.30 S 42-53 $ - $ 6,153-06 S 4,512.79 $ 858,30 $ 781,97 $ 135.11 $ $ 24.536.35 S 18,890 04 $ $ 5.646.31 �- 13,128.00 6,564.00 4 923. 00 1,641.00 S 135.11 $ $ 37,664,35 S 25,454 04 $ 4,923.00 S 7. 287.31 $ .75 S - $ .75 5 - $1,047.23 $191.40 $170,535.80 $129,701. 10 $18.706 II $22.128,.59 18.582,87 $37.288.98 To Exhibit B EIBIBIT - A EXHIBIT B MONROE COUNTY ASSESSOR OF TAXES INCOME ACCOUNT January 4, 1957 to August 31, t957 TOTAL FROM t- 1 FROM 4, 11 To 4,6, To 8 31 . CLAUDE A, JOE At;_EN GANDOLFO Gross Income Commissions Exhibit A $37 288. 98 $13. 582, 87 $18. 706. 11 Expenses Salaries $21. 825 90 $ e R42 95 $12, 982. 95 Automobile Expense. 361 . 18 70.57 290.61 Travel Expense 83. 34 83 34 Postage 111 . 75 100, 00 11 75 Office Expenses 230. 25 100, 92 129, 33 Tax Assessors Association Dues 20. 00 20. 00 Equipment 959. 10 959. 10 Iota: Expenses $23,591.52 $ 9 197.78 $14,393. 74 Yet income $13, 697.46 $ 9 385 09 $ 4..312. 37 Compensation 7,696, 65 3,286,54 4, 410. 11(1) Excess Income $ 6,000, 81(2) $ 6,098e55(3) $ —97' 74 ;totes. ( 1 ; Includes $129,48 (96/365) earned by the former Assessor on commissions received from the City of Key West. (2) Not payable until after the end of the year, but the amount is calculated and shown since it is in excess_ of the compensation of the Assessor to date, (3) Cash to cover this liability was received from the forever Assessor' s hank account on April Al 1957 f.XB IBZT - 3 MONROE COUNTY EXHIBIT - C ASSESSOR OF TAXES CASH RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES August 31, 1957 Cash Resources Cash on Band $ 23.41 Cash in Bank 7,293.24 Total Cash Resources $7,316.65 Cash Liabilities Excess Income Payable (Comments) $ 114.55 Excess Income Accrued (Exhibit B) 6,000.81 Unremitted Salary Deductions: Withholding Taxes $353.80 Retirement 139.50 Savings Bonds 56.25 549.55 Due Estate of Former Assessor: Equity of Former Assessor in Resources Transferred to Mn Allen on April 11, 1957 $655.15 Compensation Due Former Assessor for Commissions Earned on the 1957 Roll and Received from the City of Key West after April 6. 1957 129.48 $784.63 Less, Remittances to Estate of Former Assessor on April 26, 1957 198.28 586.35 Total Cash Liabilities $7,251.26 Assessor of Taxes 65.39 Total $7.316.65 EXHIBIT — C 1: : "`a _`s�O STATE OF FLORIDA b b s. STATE AUDITING DEPARTMENT Gon xwe . BRYAN WILLIS. C.P.A. STATE AUDITOR Tallahassee, Florida January 2, 1958 Honorable LeRoy Collins, Governor AND THE Legislative Auditing Committee Sirs: Pursuant to law, I have directed that an audit be made of the accounts and records of HON. RAYMOND R. LORD COUNTY JUDGE, MONROE COUNTY For the period beginning August i, 1956, and ending August 32, 2357, and present this report thereon. Since the income of the office is on the basis of calendar years. the income for the entire year 1956 is shown in this report. GENERAL STATEMENT Collections of record were accounted for by remittances or by cash on hand. Depository security was not adequate for a short period. Financial records were inadequate. Detailed comments are made under appropriate headings. LICENSES Collections for licenses were accounted for by remittances or by cash on hand. License reports were made monthly, except for game licenses which were reported irregularly. Drivers` license reports contained numerous errors and omissions. as shown on exhibit A. INCOME AND EXPENSES The income accounts are shown on exhibit B. An annual report of income and expenses for 1956 was filed promptly. Income and expenses as reported by the Judge are summarized as follows INCOME $8.456.35 EXPENSES 5. 169.24 • Net Income $3,287. 11 COMPENSATION EARNED 8.500.00 Compensation Due 65,212.89 Audit adjustments were made to both income and expenses. As a result, additional compensation of $493.40 is due the Judge under Chapter 28491. Acts of 1953. Other expenses appeared reasonable and were generally supported by Invoices. Fees charged for services appeared to conform to the statutes. No criminal case matters were handled by the Judge. CASH RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES The cash resources were adequate for all liabilities of record. The cash resources and liabilities at August 31. 1957, are shown on exhibit C. DEPOSITORY SECURITY During part of September and October 1956. the drivers' license collections deposited in the hank caused the balance to exceed the FDIC security. COMPENSATION The Judge' s snnual compensation of $8,500, as provided by Chapter 23491. Acts of 1953, was increased to $10,000 on January 1, 1957, by the provisions of Chapter 57-605. Additional compensation amounting to $119.55, as shown in prior audit report No. 4502, page 44, was paid by the county on December 31, 1956. RECORDS Financial records consisted of two separate sets of books, neither of which was adequate. One set of books was a single entry journal for fees received and expenses paid with no distributions by source or purpose. The other record was kept on the forms prescribed for the uniform system of accounts, being copied by the bookkeeper from the single entry record kept by the Judge. Apparently no attempt was made to balance this cash book with the bank account. Since July 1, 1957. the Judge has issued prenumbered receipts for money collected. It is recommended that receipts be deposited intact in the bank and that disbursements be made by check. The receipts and checks should be posted to the cash book prescribed for the uniform system of accounts. The cash book should be balanced at least monthly. Fees earned in probate matters were recorded in the probate docket. However, deposits in advance for fees were generally not shown on the docket with the result that the accuracy of the amount shown on exhibit C as unearned probate deposits could not be definitely determined. Frequently, several cases were crowded on one page of the docket. A separate page is necessary for each case to provide orderly recording of the transactions. The adequate and accurate records now required by chapter 57-349, Acts of 1957, were not kept. RETIREMENT The Judge' s personal account with the retirement system to December 31, 1956, was as follows: COMPENSATION CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED BALANCE UNDERREMITTED. JANUARY I . 1956 $ $399.89 1956 8.500.00 510.00 Total Contributions Due $909.89 REMITTED TO DECEMBER 31 . 1956 399.80 Balance Dnderremitted, December gi, ig56 $510.09(11 NOTE' 11 ) AFTER A REMITTANCE OF 5510.09 ON JANUARY 31 . 1957, FOR 1955 AND 1956. THE ACCOUNT WAS CURRENT. The one regular full-time employee was not a member of the retirement system. EXHIBITS The following exhibits are attached to and form a part of this report: EXHIBIT - A Licenses. EXHIBIT - 8 Income Account. EXHIBIT - C Cash Resources and Liabilities. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) Bryan Willis, State Auditor Audit made by: (Signed) John Robert Denny, Auditor EXHIBIT - A MONROE COUNTY COUNTY JUDGE LICENSES August 1, 1956 to August 31, 1957 ITEMS AMOUNT On Hand, August 1, 1956 $ 293, 70 Collected: Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping Licenses. Series 1956-57 681, 25 1957-58 24 .50 Drivers° Licenses: Series 1955-56 250, 90 1956-57 22,002.25 Marriage Licenses 385. 50 Total to be Distributed $23, 638. 10 Remitted, Audit Period`. Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission $ 712 75 Department of Public Safety 22,254,80 Bureau of Vital Statistics 378 75 Total Remitted $23, 346. 30 Remitted in Regular Course after August 31, 1957• Department of Public Safety $334.05 Bureau of Vital Statistics 39, 00 373. 05 Errors and Omissions. Fishing Licenses not Reported: Series 1957-58� Series A, Nos 186761-186764 $ 7, 00 Drivers` Licenses Overreportedf Series 1956-57 -88.25 (1) -81.25 Total $23, 638, 10 EXHIBIT - A (Cont 'd- ) MONROE COUNTY EXHIBIT - A (Cont 'd, ) COUNTY JUDGE LICENSES August 1, 1956 to August 31, 1957 Note: (1) Drivers" Licenses OverreDorted: Series 1956-57: Operators: Nos. 1354942-1354944 Reported Twice. Reports Nos. 1 and 2 $ -3.45 Nos. 1354945-1354952 Reported on Report No 1 not Sold -9.20 No. 1354953 Reported Twice, Reports Noe. 1 and 10 -1.15 Nos. 1354954-1354968 Reported Twice, Reports Nos. 1 and 11 -17.25 Nos 1685157-1685173 Reported Twice, Reports Nos. 1 and 2 -29.55 Nos. 1685174-1685190 Reported Twice, Reports Nos 1 and 3 (Reported as a Total of 16 on Report No. 3) -18.40 Nos, 1685191-1685220 Reported Twice, Reports Nos. 1 and 4 -34.50 No, 1733285 Reported Twice, Reports Nos 5 and 6 Nos. 1733283. 1733422. and 1765060 not Reported 3,45 Nos. 1355017, 1.785536. 1785599, and 1835245, Voids Deducted from Total Sold 4. 60 Restricted Operators - Nos. 59210-59212 and 50657.59722 Reported as a Total of 68, Report No. 2, Should be 69 1 15 No 105001 not Reported 1 . 15 Delinquent Operators, Nos. 50377-50380 Reported Twice, Reports Nos. 3 and 4 -R.6o Nos 79001-79020 Reported as a Total of 19, Report No. 6 2. 15 Nos. 50297-50299 Reported as a Total of 2 Report No. 8 2. 15 Chauffeurs: Nos. 187001-187004 Reported Twice. Reports Nos 2 and 11 -8. 60 Delinquent Chauffeurs Overremittance Report No. 120 1 License Including Fee 2, Nos. 9391, i1677 Not Reported 6:. 30 Nos. 9385.9388, 9390, Voids Deducted from Total Sold 15. 75 Restricted Duplicate. No 1707 not Reported 15 Net Total Overremitted $-88. 25 EXHIBIT - A EXHIBIT - 8 MONROE COUNTY COUNTY JUDGE INCOME ACCOUNT January 1, 1956 to August gi, 2957 1956 1957 TO 8,31 Gross Income Prom Individuals: Probate Fees $ 3,485,45 $2,661.20 Civil Fees 105. 00 90.00 Marriage License Fees I,001,25 749,25 Delayed Birth Certificates 66. 00 22,00 Hunting. Fishing, and Trapping License Fees 4..75 62.50 Drivers' License Fees 3,288.50 294.00 Occupational and Beverage License Fees 408. 00 80. 50 Certified Copies, Marriage Licenses 58.75 63,. 25 Racing Commission License Fees 30.75 30.00 From Governmental Agencies; Insanity Inquiries 157,50 97.. 50 Payments Under Chapter 28491. Acts of 1953 5, 212.89(1) Total Gross Income $13,818, 84 $4, 150. 20 Expenses Salaries $ 5. 129 50 $3,272. 80 Other Office Help 100. 00 Bookkeeping Service 350, 00 Express and Postage 92.24 60.. 47 Telegraph 6.. 10 Advertising Sale of Drivers° Licenses 19.40 Dues and Subscriptions 30. 00 75. 00 Convention Expenses 85.00 93.42 Office Supplies 1. 09 Total Expenses $ 5,812_24 $3,502. 78 het Income $ 8,006,60 $ 647.. 42 Compensation Earned 8,500. 00 647. 42 Compensation Due Under Chapter 28492, Acts of 1953 $ 493.40 $ - - Note'i (1) Received January 31, 1957. EXHIBIT - B MONROE COUNTY EIBIBIT - C COUNTY JUDGE CASH RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES August 31, 1957 Cash Resources Cash in Office $ 388.20 Cash in Bank 953.58 Total Cash Resources $1,319.78 Cash Liabilities Remittances in Regular Course, Exhibit A $ 373.05 Errors and Omissions, Exhibit A -81.25 Deposits by Individuals for Drivers' Licenses 80.00 Unearned Probate Deposits 100.25 Total Cash Liabilities i 472.05 County Judge 847.73 Total $1,319. 78 EXHIBIT — C 'al, 44 va' ( I ,A #.4,411010' STATE OF FLORIDA " g STATE AUDITING DEPARTMENT Wit BRYAN WILLIS. C.P.A. STATEAUDITOR Tallahassee, Florida January 2, 1958 Honorable LeRoy Collins, Governor AND THE Legislative Auditing Committee Sirs; Pursuant to law, I have directed that an audit be made of the accounts and records of HON JOHN M.. SPOTTSWOOD • SHERCFF, MONROE COUNTY For the period beginning August a. log6. and ending September 30, 2957, with subsequent transactions to December Sao 1957, closing his accounts as a fee officer, and present this report thereon. This audit covers transactions through September ' 1957, the end of operations under the fee system. As of October 1, 1957, the office of the Sheriff' began operations under the provisions of Chapter 57-491 Acts of 1957, Since the income of the office was on the basis of calendar years, the income for the entire year 1956 is shown in this report. GENERAL STATEMENT All collections of record were accounted for, Addi- tional excess income was remitted after the close of the audit period, Income and expense reports were filed. Depository security was adequate, Records were well kept. Detailed comments are made under appropriate headings. COLLECTCONS AND REMITTANCES All fines and forfeitures and other collections of record were accounted for by remittances or by cash on hand EXCESS INCOME The overremittance of excess income for 1955 in the amount of $112. 10, as shown in audit report No. 4502. Rage 49, was refunded to the Sheriff by the county on December 31, 1956. Excess income as reported for 1956 and for 1957 to September 30 was remitted. Additional excess income for 1956 of $150 and for 1957 to September 30 of $1 was remitted to the counts on December 31, 1957. INCOME AND EXPENSES The income accounts are shown on exhibit B. An annual report for 1956 and a report for 1957 to September 30 were on file and were substan- tially correct. Expenses were supported by paid checks and Invoices, Income and expenses as reported by the Sheriff are summarized as follows. 1956 1957 To 9 30 INCOME $78,974 .02 567,240, 19 EXPENSES 70. 441 .03 60,840. 12 Net Income $ 8,532.99 $ 6,400.07 COMPENSATION 8.500.00 6,374.97 Excess Income $ 32..99 $ 25, 10 PAYMENTS PER CHAPTERS 28436 AND 28437. ACTS OF 1953 Pursuant to Chapter 23436, Acts of 1953 the county paid the Sheriff $3. 600 pear year in equal quarterly installments for expenses of the office. The Sheriff' s annual compensation of $8,500, as provided by Chapter 28437, Acts of 1953, was also paid by the county. RETIREMENT Proper deductions and remittances for the Sheriff' s personal account with the retirement system were made by the county. Proper retirement contributions for all eligible employees were deducted and remitted by the Sheriff, CASH RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES The cash resources were adequate for all liabilities of record, The cash resources and liabilities at September 30, 1957, are shown on exhibit C. DEPOSITORY SECURITY Depository security provided by PD/C insurance was adequate to secure the Sheriff' s accounts. RECORDS Records were adequate, generally accurate, and well kept. EXHIBITS The following exhibits are attached to and form a part of this report; EXHIBIT - A Cash Bonds Held. EXHIBIT - B Income Account. EXHIBIT - C Cash Resources and Liabilities. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) Bryan Willis, State Auditor Audit made by: (Signed) John Robert Denny, Auditor MONROE COUNTY EXHIBIT - A SHERIFF CASH BONDS HELD September go, 1957 DEFENDANT DATE AMOUNT RECEIVED • �s Willie Hunter 6-20-51 $ 25. 00 Richard Julian Girten 3-15-52 15.00 Joseph M. Brown 8-15-52 15.00 Patricia Jean Vidzes 12-23-52 25. 00 Guy Chester Cheatham 1- 5-53 25.00 Kenneth Pate 11-28-53 150.00 David McNamara 5-22-54 50. 00 Jesse Lewis, Jr. 11- 8-54 25. 00 Sam Cohen 5-21-55 100. 00 James Rodney Spivey 6- 1-55 50. 00 Ev. Fowler 10-26-55 25. 00 Robert Lee Owens 12-16-55 25.00 Leon M. MCDuffle 1- 7-56 30. 00 Nathan Carl Niles, III 2- 4-56 100.00 James Carl Riley 3-15-56 75. 00 Donald J. Thone 5- 4-56 25. 00 Tyrone Scotty Addison 5-21-56 25.00 Gene Rioux 11-15-56 250. 00 Rudolph Wylks 11-20-56 500.00 Henry Johnson 1-29-57 50.00 Robert Fields 4-12-57 500.00 Willie Jackson 5- 5-57 50. 00 August R. O' Neal 5- 7-57 500.00 Daniel Greenwood 5-23-57 50.00 Gloria Murray 5-24-57 25. 00 Merri-Lyn Murchie 6- 4-57 100. 00 Geraldine I. McCurdy 6- 4-57 100. 00 William J. Steen 6-10-57 1 ,000.00 Thomas Aultman 8-11-57 250. 00 Andres Garcia Alverez 9- 6-57 25. 00 Sidney Robbins 9-15-57 30. 00 Mack F. Fisher 9-20-57 130. 00 Howard Anthony Ward 9-22-57 50. 00 Frederick Waite Branan . 9-27-57 25.00 Amos Tunstall 9-27-57 30.00 Dorothy E. Light _ 9-28-57 30.00 Mack T. Williams 9-30-57 50. 00 Nathaniel Hunter (I) 25. 00 Total $4,555. 00 Note: (1) Not entered on bond register. EXHIBIT - A d EXHIBIT - B MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF INCOME ACCOUNT January 1, 1956 to September go, 1957 1956 1957 To 9:30 Gross Income Monroe County: Fees 864.547.49 654,581.73 Chapter 28436, Acts of 1953 3.600.00 2.700.00 Chapter 28437, Acts of 1953 8,500. 00 6,375.00 Civil Fees 1.973.30 2,807.45 Miscellaneous 352.40 416. 16 Total Gross Income $78,973. 19 $66, 880.34 Expenses Deputies' Salaries $18, 369.00 $19, 735.00 Automobile Expense 11,841.64 6,941. 24 Investigation Expense 2,964. 57 3,972. 90 Arresting Fees 80.45 248.30 Other Criminal Expense 2,454.74 1, 254. 70 Jailers and Guards 14, 660. 00 11,385.00 Peed and Supplies 10, 153.97 8,630.97 Other Jail Expense 13.50 478. 17 Postage and Stationery 1, 127. 22 662.04 Telephone and Telegraph 860. 96 1.758. 81 Other Office Expense 152.89 Legal Services 900. 00 475.00 Miscellaneous 6,711. 26 4, 937.31 Total Expenses $70,290. 20 $60,479. 24 Net Income $ 8,682. 99 $ 6,401. 10 Compensation 0,500.00 6,375.00 Excess Income $ 102. 99 $ 26. 10 Excess Income Remitted: December 31, 1956 $ 32.99 $ September 30. 1957 25. 10 December 31, 1957 150.00 1.00 Total $ 182. 99 $ 26. 10 EXHIBIT - B MONROE COUNTY EXHIBIT - C SHERIFF CASH RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES September 3o, 1957 Cash Resources Cash on Hand $ 25.00 Cash in Banks: Key West State Bank $4,530.00 Plorida National Bank at Rey West 151,00 4,681. 00 Total Cash Resources $4,706. 00 Cash Liabilities Cash Bonds (Exhibit A) $4.555.00 Excess Income Payable - 1956 $ 150. 00(1) Excess Income Payable - 1957 to September 30 1.00(1) 151.00 Total Cash Liabilities $4, 706. 00 Note: (1) Remitted December 31, 1957. EXHIBIT - C 0. 1 T1E Sy 4. elir6%h0 STATE OF FLORIDA H STATE AUDITING DEPARTMENT l BRYAN WILLIS, C.P.A. STATEAUDITOR Tallahassee, Florida January 2, 1958 Honorable LeRoy Collins, Governor AND THE Legislative Auditing Committee Sirs: Pursuant to law, I have directed that an audit be made of the accounts and records of HON. IRA F. ALBURY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE. DISTRICT NO. 1 MONROE COUNTY. AT KEY WEST For the Period beginning August 1, 1956, and ending September go, 1957, and present this report thereon. COMMENTS Conviction reports required by Section 28.27, Florida Statutes, were filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. All. fine and cost collections of record were deposited to the County Fine and Forfeiture Fund. The Justice' s annual salary of $2, 700. as provided by Chapter 28408, Acts of 1053, was increased to $3,600 on May 28, 1957. by the provisions of Chapter 57-619, Acts of 1957. The Justice' s salary was paid by the county, and proper retirement deductions were made from January 1, 1957, when the Justice became a member of the retirement system. The counts paid the Justice $75 per month for expenses to operate his office, as provided by Chapter 27747, Special Acts of 1951. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) Rryan Willis, State Auditor Audit made bye (Signed) John Robert Denny, Auditor Et . STATE OF FLORIDA �,�" g. STATE AUDITING DEPARTMENT x-S , Ti ROD ws BRYAN WILLIFS.. CR.P.C.P.A. STATE AUDno Tallahassee, Florida January 2, 1988 Honorable LeRoy Collins, Governor AND THE Legislative Auditing Committee Sirs: Pursuant to law, I have directed that an audit be made of the accounts and records of HON. ROY HAMLIN JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, DISTRICT NO. 2 MONROE COUNTY, AT KEY WEST For the period beginning August a, 1956, and ending September 3a, 1957, and present this report thereon, COMMENTS Conviction reports required by Section 28,27, Florida Statutes, were filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. All fine and cost collections of record were deposited to the county Fine and Forfeiture Fund, The Justice received from the county a monthly salary of $300 and a monthly allowance of $75 for office expense, as provided by Chapter 28407, Acts of 1953, and Chapter 27747, Special Acts of 1951, respectively. The county made proper retirement deductions from the Justice' s salary and started making additional deductions for back retirement in September 1956. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) Bryan Wiltis, State Auditor Audit made by: (Signed) John Robert Denny, Auditor 4l=Att suF a 44 STATE OF FLORIDA a7,74 wtorr " , STATE AUDITING DEPARTMENT on wm BRYAN WILLIS, C.P.A. STATEAUDITOR Tallahassee„ Plorida January 2, 1958 Honorable LeRoy Collins, Governor AND THE Legislative Auditing Committee Sirs: Pursuant to law, I have directed that an audit be made of the accounts and records of HON. RALPH E. CUNNINGHAM, JR. FORMER JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, DISTRICT No. 3 MONROE COUNTY, AT MARATHON For the period beginning August 1, 1956, and ending January 7, 1957, and present, this report thereon. COMMENTS Conviction reports required by Section 28. 27, Florida Statutes, were filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. All fine and cost collections of record were deposited to the County Fine and Forfeiture Fund. The former Justice received from the county an annual salary of $2, 700 and a monthly allowance of $75 for office expense, as provided by Chapter 28484, Ants of 1953. The county made proper retirement deductions from the Justice' s salary. Respectfully submitted, (Sieved) Bryan Willis, State Auditor Audit madf by: (Signed) John Robert Denny, Audi-eo-.- STATE OF FLORIDA y*:' STATE AUDITING DEPARTMENT M 5¢ WI BRYAN WILLIS, C.P.A. STATEAUDITOR Tallahassee, Florida January 2, 1958 honorable LeRoy Collins, Governor AND THE Legislative Auditing Committee Sirs: Pursuant to law, I have directed that an audit be made of the accounts and records of HON. GEORGE J. RAWLINS JUSTICE OF THE PEACE,. DISTRICT NO. 3 MONROE COUNTY, AT 9SLAt40RADA For the period beginning January 8, Igsg, the beginning of his term of office, and ending September 3o, 2957. and present this report thereon. COMMENTS Conviction reports required by Section 28,27, Florida Statutes, were filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. All fine and cost collections of record were deposited to the County Fine and Forfeiture Fund a ; September 30, 1957, or in regular course thereafter. Cash resources and liabilities at September 30, 1957. are shown in the following statement: CASH RESOURCES CASH ON HANG $ 6 .43 CASH AVAILABLE IN BANK 117.02 Total Cash Resources $123.45 CASH LIABILITIES DEPOSITS IN CIVIL CASES $ 17,02 FINES AND COSTS REMITTED IN REGULAR COURSE ON OCTOBER 10, 1957 106.43 Total Cash Liabilities $123.45 The Justice received from the county an annual salary of $2, 700 and a monthly allowance of $75 for office expense, as provided by Chapter 28484. Acts of 1953. The county made proper retirement deductions from the Justice' s salary. Respectfully submitted, (Signed) Bryan Willis, State Auditor Audit made by: (Signed) Charles C. Rehwinkel, Auditor a