Mokena Library Board Approves Annual Audit; Auditors Report “Internal Controls Working Well”
Mokena Community Public Library District Meeting | December 16, 2025
Article Summary: The Mokena Community Public Library District Board of Trustees approved the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 audit and annual financial report following a presentation by an external auditor. The review found no significant issues with the district’s financial practices.
Library Audit Key Points:
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Audit Status: The audit for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 was conducted by Hearne & Associates and approved unanimously by the board.
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Findings: Auditor John Williams reported that the district’s “internal controls are working well” and the process went smoothly.
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Safeguards: In response to a trustee question regarding potential discrepancies, the board was informed that standard procedure would involve legal counsel and a secondary third-party audit.
MOKENA — The financial health of the Mokena Community Public Library District was given a clean bill of health on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, as the Board of Trustees approved the annual audit for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
John Williams, a representative from the accounting firm Hearne & Associates, presented the findings to the board. Williams commended the library staff for their cooperation during the process, noting that the audit “went smoothly with staff gathering and providing requested materials.”
Williams highlighted that the library’s internal financial controls are functioning effectively. Following the presentation, the board voted unanimously to accept the audit and the accompanying annual financial report, also known as the comptroller’s report.
During the discussion, newly appointed Trustee Kate Wojtulewicz inquired about the protocol should discrepancies or issues be discovered during an audit. Williams explained that in such an event, the board would address the issue, seek legal counsel, and potentially conduct a secondary audit through a third party to resolve the matter.
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