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Auditor-Controller recommending the Board retain Gallina LLP of Roseville to conduct the County's independent audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013; and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment III to Agreement for Services No. 491-S1011 in the amount not to exceed $68,500. This amendment has been reviewed and approved by County Counsel and Risk Management.
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
None. The cost of the audit services will be included in the FY 2013/2014 budget appropriations.
Reason for Recommendation
Gallina LLP performed the County's independent audit for the year ended June 30, 2012 for a fee of $68,500. The firm has agreed to keep the fee at $68,500 to perform the audit services for the year ended June 30, 2013
Auditing services are considered a "special service" as described in section 3.12.160 of the County's Purchasing Ordinance and section 31000 of the Government Code, and accordingly are exempt from any competitive requirements.