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Auditor-Controller recommending retention of Bartig, Basler and Ray, LLP, A Gallina LLP Company, CPAs, of Roseville to conduct the County's independent audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007 and authorize the Chairman to sign Amendment III to Agreement for Services 044-S0511 with same after review by County Counsel and Risk Management.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$80,970 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$ |
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New Funding |
$ |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$80,970* |
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Total Funding Available |
$ |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$ |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
*The cost of the audit services will be included in the FY 2007-2008 budget appropriations.
Background:
Various state and federal laws require the County to undergo an independent audit each year. Bartig, Basler and Ray, LLP, CPAs has performed the County's independent audit for the years ended June 30, 2004: June 30,2005;and June 30,2006. The firm was originally selected after an informal, competitive process was conducted. It is standard practice in both business and industry to retain the same auditing firm for a three to five year period. Our current contract contains a renewal provision should both parties agree to its renewal.
The proposed fee for the contract amendment is $80,970, a $4,270 increase over last year's fee.
Reason for Recommendation:
Auditing services are considered a "special services" 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 procurement requirements.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
County Counsel and Risk Management review and approve Amendment III and return to Board Chariman for signature.
Contact: Joe Harn, ext 5476
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