Before March 1 of each year, the Annapolis Authority shall submit an audit of its books and records to the Mayor of Annapolis and City Council of Annapolis. The audit shall: be performed in accordance with the federal Single Audit Act, 31 U.S.C. §§ 7501-7507; follow generally accepted governmental auditing standards; and be performed by an independent certified public accountant approved by the Annapolis Authority and by federal authorities.