Great Lakes Water Authority Audit Committee Audit Committee Meeting
The meeting included discussions on the annual financial audit status, including engagement with Baker Tilly US, LLP, and the status of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The committee reviewed the proposed meeting schedule for the upcoming calendar year and received the CFO report, which highlighted Member Partner engagement, the Water Funding Task Force's report on infrastructure funding gaps, and various professional development and training activities for the Financial Services Area. Additionally, the committee was briefed on the 14 Mile Road emergency replacement project funding and timeline, and received updates regarding the new Michigan Chapter of the National Grants Management Association.
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Great Lakes Water Authority Audit Committee Meeting
The Audit Committee discussed several key items, including the authorization for the issuance and sale of sewage disposal system revenue bonds for Clean Water State Revolving Fund projects and drinking water state revolving fund projects. The committee reviewed fourth quarter budget amendments for the current fiscal year and received a presentation on the ten-year financial projection. Additionally, the committee received various reports, including the Chief Financial Officer's report, monthly financial reports, grants and gifts reports, an investment report, updates from the Water Funding Task Force and Economic Outlook Task Force, a bond transaction update, and a member partner contract status report. The Procurement Pipeline for April was also communicated.
Feb 13, 2026·Board meeting
Great Lakes Water Authority Special Audit Committee Meeting
The Audit Committee meeting agenda included the approval of the agenda and discussion regarding the January 30, 2026 minutes. Key old business involved discussion and action items related to the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 & Fiscal Year 2028 Biennial Budget and the Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Schedule of Charges, with resolutions set to be adopted subject to a public hearing on February 25, 2026. These action items were subsequently postponed to the February 13, 2026 Special Meeting. The committee also received and filed information regarding Debt Management Considerations. New business included scheduling a public hearing for the GLWA FY 2027 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program Project Plan Submittals. Reports covered updates from the CFO on various financial matters including WIFIA and staff additions, the Monthly Financial Report, Gifts, Grants & Other Resources Report, Affordability & Assistance Update, Quarterly Construction Work in Progress Report, Vendor Outreach Event Update, Conflict of Interest Report Update, and the FY 2027 Updated Units of Service Report. Communications included The Procurement Pipeline.
Feb 13, 2026·Board meeting
Great Lakes Water Authority Meeting Minutes
The Special Audit Committee Meeting agenda included the approval of the agenda and minutes from the January 30, 2026 meeting. Key discussions involved the proposed FY 2027 & FY 2028 Biennial Budget and the Proposed FY 2027 Schedule of Charges, with recommendations to the Board of Directors scheduled for the February 25, 2026 Public Hearing. Old Business also covered discussions on Debt Management Considerations related to variable rate debt. The CFO provided updates on the Water Infrastructure Funding Task Force, a recent SRF project loan closing, new staff, and WIFIA working group activities. Reports received and filed included the Monthly Financial Report, Gifts, Grants & Other Resources Report, Affordability & Assistance Update, Quarterly Construction Work in Progress Report, Vendor Outreach Event Update, Annual Conflict of Interest Report Update, and the FY 2027 Updated Units of Service Report. The committee recommended approval for scheduling a Public Hearing for the FY 2027 Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program Project Plan Submittals.
