Annual Reports 2016 | Page 59

Municipal Hall Finance Department Lake country 10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road Lite. The Okanagen Way. Tel: 250-766-5650 Fax: 250-766-0116 May 9, 2017 The Mayor and Council District of Lake Country Mayor Baker and Council: In accordance with Section 167 of the Community Charter, i am pleased to present the 2016 Annual Financial Statements of the District of Lake Country for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. These statements include the Independent Auditors' Report, the financial statements and the notes and schedules to the financial statements for the District of Lake Country. The financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016 were prepared by the District in accordance with Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards. The integrity and objectivity of these statements are management's responsibility. Management is" also responsible for implementing and maintaining a system of good internal controls to safeguard the District's assets and to provide reasonable assurance that reliable and consistent financial information is provided. Council is responsible for ensuring management fulfills its responsibility for financial reporting and internal control. The auditors. Grant Thornton LLP, conduct an independent examination, in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards, and express their opinion regarding the Annual Financial Statements. The audit was planned and performed to obtain reasonable assurance as to whether the financial statements are free from material error or misstatement. The District strives to ensure that sen/ices are effectively and efficiently delivered to meet Council's and the community's goals and vision. The District is committed to providing sound financial management and long- term strategic planning to achieve these objectives. Respectfully submitted, Tanya Garost, CPA, CA Chief Financial Officer -Vassal t