6.3 2009 Audit Contract
CITY OF SALINA
REQUEST FOR CITY COMMISSION ACTION
DATE
12/21/09
TIME
4:00 P.M.
AGENDA SECTION
NO:
6
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: APPROVED FOR
AGENDA:
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
ITEM
NO.
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BY: Rod Franz
BY:
ITEM: Resolution No. 09-6691
A resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Salina and
Lowenthal, Singleton, Webb and Wilson PA, Certified Public Accountants for an audit of City records
for the year ending December 31,2009.
BACKGROUND:
This will be the ninth year we have contracted for audit services with Lowenthal, Singleton, Webb,
and Wilson (LS\MN). The City has normally maintained a relationship with an auditing firm for a
number of years, rather than doing a competitive selection each year. The auditing firm thus
becomes more familiar with City practices and policies, and is able to do a more thorough review. In
addition, there is a great deal less effort on the part of both the firm and the City in preparing,
responding to, and evaluating an RFP each year.
Our experience with LSWW has been acceptable. Their staff has been professional and efficient,
and worked through the auditing procedures with a minimum of disruption for the office.
The proposed renewal letter of engagement proposes a not to exceed fee of $36,900. The fee last
year was $36,900. The fee this year thus represents no change from the 2008 fees.
FISCAL NOTE:
The cost of this engagement will be split between the General Fund and the Water and Sewer Fund.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 09-6691 authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement with Lowenthal,
Singleton, Webb, and Wilson for audit services.