An audit of the funds of the City of Highwood for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2016 has been completed by the firm BKD LLP and the audit is available for review. City staff would like to highlight a few significant accomplishments noted in the audit. First, for the first time, the City has received an unqualified opinion on the audit (which means the City can demonstrate and provide all information necessary for an auditor to issue a report with conclusive backup as to the financial position of the City). The auditor does provide some additional recommendations on how the City can strengthen checks and balances which City Staff is tasked with working on over the next year. If there are any questions on the report please contact City Manager Scott Coren at 847-432-1931.FYE