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Auditor-Controller recommending the Board retain Bartig, Basler and Ray, LLP, a Galina LLP Company, of Roseville to conduct the County's independent audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009; and authorize the Chairman to sign Amendment V to Agreement for Services 044-S0511 with Bartig, Basler and Ray, LLP, after it has been reviewed by County Counsel and Risk Management.
FUNDING: The cost of the audit services will be included in the FY 2009/2010 budget appropriations.
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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 |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$ |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$ |
Reason for Recommendation: Bartig, Basler and Ray, LLP, have performed the County's independent audit for the years ended June 30, 2004 through June 30, 2008. Our current contract contains a renewal provision should both parties agree to its renewal. The audit firm has again agreed to perform the audit services for the same fee as they have received in the prior two years, which was $80,970.
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 Governement Code, and accordingly are exempt from any competitive procurement requirements.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
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