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Chief Administrative Office and Auditor-Controller recommending the Board:
1) Retain Gallina LLP of Roseville to conduct the County's independent audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014; and
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Agreement for Services No. 116-S1511 in the amount not to exceed $64,700 pending County Counsel and Risk Management approval.
Funding: General Fund.
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
None. The cost of the audit services is included in the FY 2014/15 budget appropriations.
Reason for Recommendation
Gallina LLP performed the County's independent audit for the year ended June 30, 2013 for a fee of $68,500. The firm has agreed to a reduced fee of $64,700 to perform the audit services for the year ended June 30, 2014.
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.