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| TO: | City of New Port Richey City Council | | FROM: | Crystal S. Feast, Finance Director | | DATE: | 2/15/2022 | | RE: | Award of RFP No. 2022-001, Independent Audit Services |
REQUEST:
The City Council is asked to award RFP No. 2022-001, Independent Audit Services, based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee.
DISCUSSION:
On November 10, 2021, RFP No. 2022-001, Independent Audit Services, was released and made accessible to the public using the following venues: Onvia DemandStar, the City’s website, and notification of advertisement in Tampa Bay Times. A total of ten (10) reputable firms, that are qualified to perform governmental audits, were also emailed notification that the RFP was available. The City received proposals from 5 firms. Consistent with Florida Statutes, Section 218.39 and the City’s Charter, Section 2.10, the Audit Committee reviewed and individually rated each proposal, based on criteria set forth in the RFP and approved by the Committee. The following top 3 rated firms were asked to make a presentation to the Audit Committee and answer interview questions:
- Clifton Larson Allen, LLP
- Carr Riggs & Ingram, LLC
- Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC
RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the results of the evaluation process conducted by the Audit Committee, the recommendation is that RFP No. 2022-001, Independent Audit Services, be awarded to Mauldin & Jenkins for three (3) audit years (FY2021 - FY2023), in the amount of up to $169,250, which includes the audits of the City's financial statements, the CRA's financial statements, and any required Single Audits. The amount recommended is $6,000 less than what was originally proposed by Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
Sufficient funds have been budgeted in FY2021-2022 to cover the cost of services for the audit of Fiscal Year 2021. Cost of services for the audits of Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023 will be appropriately budgeted for in the next two fiscal years. | | | |