Successful Audit for Collector of Revenue

Gregory F.X. Daly Credits Well-Trained, Knowledgeable Staff

St. Louis, MO June 30, 2009 – After a comprehensive state audit by the Missouri State Auditor’s Office, Gregory F.X. Daly, Collector of Revenue for the City of St. Louis is pleased with the assessment and the recommendations made by Susan Montee, JD, CPA and her team of auditors.  IN the public delivery of the audit Montee praised the office as one of the best-run offices in city government.

“Susan Montee’s staff was professional, hard working and very thorough,” says Daly.  “We are pleased with the results of the audit and credit goes to the well-trained, professional, experienced staff of employees in this office.”  Montee’s staff spent more than three months at the Collector’s Office reviewing files, interviewing employees, and assessing operational procedures.

“We will implement the recommendations by the auditors and believe it will enable us to continue operating the office with the highest integrity, transparency and fiscal responsiblity,” continues Daly.

The Collector of Revenue Office was established to collect real estate taxes, persoanl property taxes and the earnings tax.  The office also collects funds for the Water Department and Metropolitian Sewer District.  The office collects more than $600 milllion in tax dollars each year that supports the police department, public education, city services such as streets, traffic, garbage disposal and recreation.