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CITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
TITLE:
SELECTION OF MCGLADREY & PULLEN, LLP
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FINANCIAL AUDIT
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[ECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2002-170 authorizing the selection of the audit firm of McGladrey &
Pullen, LLP to perform the City’s financial audit for fiscal years 2001-02 through 2005-06.
TEM EXPLANATION:
The City has retained the certified public accounting firm of Conrad and Associates, LLP to
perform audit services for the last eight years. The Finance Department has been pleased
with their services, but periodically it is appropriate to consider changing auditors to assure
service, independence and quality of the audit. Requests for proposals (RFPs) were
solicited from ten (IO) firms with the following eight (8) firms responding: . Caporicci, Cropper & Larson, LLP Lance, Sol1 & Lunghard, LLP . Conrad & Associates, LLP McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
Diehl, Evans & Company, LLP Moreland & Associates, Incorporated
KPMG, LLP Teaman, Ramirez & Smith
An audit review committee examined the RFPs for firm and staff qualifications, experience,
audit approach, expertise in governmental auditing, and experience in providing on-going
financial consulting services to municipalities. Additional reference checks were completed
for the top ranked firms following the initial review. Upon completion of the selection
process and reference checks, the committee has selected McGladrey & Pullen, LLP.
McGladrey & Pullen, LLP specializes in local government accounting and comes highly
recommended from other municipalities. McGladrey & Pullen represent the nation’s sixth
largest accounting and consulting firm with over 4,800 people and 100 offices across the
nation. Their southern California practice consists of four (4) core offices located in San
Diego, Anaheim, Riverside, and Pasadena. The audit team will consist of individuals from
both the San Diego and the Riverside offices. The review committee felt their combination
of national resources and local experience would provide the City of Carlsbad with the
knowledge and experience needed by an audit firm to conduct a thorough audit of the City’s
records and additionally provide a well-trained and qualified staff with which to work.
WCAL IMPACT:
Although cost was not a primary factor in the selection, bids for fiscal year 2001-02 ranged
from $39,320 to $88,400. McGladrey & Pullen, LLPs bid for fiscal year 2001-02 was
$69,600; and total cost for the five (5) fiscal years is $369,785. Sufficient funds are
available in the current budget to cover the fiscal year 2001-02 costs. Audit costs for the
remaining four (4) years will be budgeted in future years’ budgets.
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I. Resolution No. 2002-170 authorizing the selection of the audit firm of McGladrey &
2. Agreement with McGladrey & Pullen, LLP.
Pullen, LLP to perform the financial audit.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2002-170
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING
THE SELECTION OF MC GLADREY & PULLEN, LLP
TO PERFORM THE FINANCIAL AUDITS FOR FISCAL YEARS
2001-02,2002-03,2003-04,200445, AND 2005-06.
WHEREAS, the audit of the City of Carlsbad financial records is required by the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, bids from certified public accounting firms have been solicited, accepted,
and evaluated; and
WHEREAS, McGladrey & Pullen, LLP has been determined to be the most qualified at a
reasonable cost; and
WHEREAS. sufficient funds are available in the current 2001-02 Operating Budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct, and
2. The public accounting firm of McGladrey & Pullen, LLP is selected to perform the
financial audits for fiscal years 2001-02, through 2005-06, and
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3. That the agreement between McGladrey & Pullen, LLP and the City of Carlsbad is
hereby approved and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute
said agreement.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City
Council held on the day of JUNE , 2002 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis,
NOES: None
ABSENT None
CLAUDE A. LEWIS, Mayor
LORRAINE M. WOOD, city Clerk
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AGREEMENT FOR INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES MC GLADREY & PULLEN, LLP
4” IS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the ;d. day of , 2002, by and between the CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal
corpor ion, (“City”), and McGladrey & Pullen, a Limited Liability Partnership,
(“Contractor”).
PECITALS
A. City requires the professional services of a Certified Public Accounting
B. Contractor has the necessary experience in providing professional
C. Selection of Contractor is expected to achieve the desired results in an
D. Contractor has submitted a proposal to City and has affirmed its
Firm that is experienced in governmental auditing.
services and advice related to governmental auditing.
expedited fashion.
willingness and ability to perform such work.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these recitals and the mutual covenants
contained herein, City and Contractor agree as follows:
1. SCOPE OF WORK
Citv retains Contractor to perform. and Contractor agrees to render, those services (the
“Services”) that are defined in the attached proposal to provide professional audit
services to the City of Carlsbad (Exhibit ”A”), which is incorporated by this reference in
accordance with this Agreement‘s terms and conditions.
2. STANDARD OF PFRFORMANCE
While oerformina the Services. Contractor will exercise the reasonable Drofessional . . . . . . - care and skill customarily exercised by reputable members of Contractor‘s profession
diligence and best judgment while exercising its professional skill and expertise. practicing in the Metropolitan Southern California Area, and will use reasonable
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3. - TERM
first above written, subject to the annual appropriation of funds by the City Council of the
The term of this Agreement will be effective for a period. of five (5) years from the date
fiscal year during the five (5) year term, this agreement will terminate consistent with
City of Carlsbad (City Council). If the City Council does not appropriate funds for any
satisfactory review of Contractor‘s performance, City needs, and appropriation of funds paragraph one on clause 20, Termination, below. Extensions will be based upon a
by the City Council. The parties will prepare a written amendment indicating the
effective date and length of the extended Agreement.
4. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE
Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.
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5. c- The total fee Davable for the Services to be Derformed durina the five (51 vear
Agreement term will be three hundred sixty-nine thousand, sevenhundred eighty-five
dollars ($369.785), with annual payments incrementally shown in Exhibit A, subject to
the annual appropriation of funds by the City Council. No other compensation for the
Agreement. The City reserves the right to withhold a ten percent (10%) retention until Services will be allowed except for items covered by subsequent amendments to this
City has accepted the work andlor Services specified in Exhibit "A".
Incremental payments, if applicable, should be made as outlined in attached Exhibit "A".
6. STATUS OF CONTRACTOI?
Contractor will perform the Services in Contractor's own way as an independent
contractor and in pursuit of Contractor's independent calling, and not as an employee of
City. Contractor will be under control of City only as to the result to be accomplished,
but will consult with City as necessary. The persons used by Contractor to provide
services under this Agreement will not be considered employees of City for any
purposes.
The payment made to Contractor pursuant to the Agreement will be the full and
complete compensation to which Contractor is entitled. City will not make any federal or
state tax withholdings on behalf of Contractor or its agents, employees or
subcontractors. City will not be required to pay any workers' compensation insurance or
unemployment contributions on behalf of Contractor or its employees or subcontractors.
Contractor agrees to indemnify City within thirty (30) days for any tax, retirement
compensation payment which City may be required to make on behalf of Contractor or contribution, social security, overtime payment, unemployment payment or workers'
Agreement. At the City's election, City may deduct the indemnification amount from any
any agent, employee, or subcontractor of Contractor for work done under this
balance owing to Contractor.
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7. SUBCONTRACTlNG
of City. If Contractor subcontracts any of the Services, Contractor will be fully
Contractor will not subcontract any portion of the Services without prior written approval
responsible to City for the acts and omissions of Contractor's subcontractor and of the
persons either directly or indirectly employed by the subcontractor, as Contractor is for
the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by Contractor. Nothing contained
in this Agreement will create any contractual relationship between any subcontractor of
Contractor and City. Contractor will be responsible for payment of subcontractors.
Contractor will bind every subcontractor and every subcontractor of a subcontractor by
the terms of this Agreement applicable to Contractor's work unless specifically noted to the contrary in the subcontract and approved in writing by City.
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The City res8rv8s the right to employ other Contractors in connection with the Services.
9. ~NDEMNIFICATION
Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorneys fees arising out of the performance of the work described herein
caused in whole or in part by any willful misconduct or negligent act or omission of the Contractor, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or
anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable.
City recognizes its responsibility for the preparation of accurate financial statements
prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America appllcable to governmental units such as the City of Carlsbad.
Furthermore, City understands that it is primarily responsible for statutory, legal and
regard, City acknowledges that Contractor will require formal written representations as
regulatory compliance that may materially impact its financial statements. In this
part of the audit(s) and that the Contractor intends to rely on those representations.
The parties expressly agree that any payment, attorney's fee, costs or expense City
incurs or makes to or on behalf of an injured employee under the City's self-
administered workers' compensation is included as a loss, expense or cost for the
termination of this Agreement.
purposes of this section, and that this section will suwive the expiration or early
10. INSURANCE
Contractor will obtain and maintain for the duration of the Agreement and any and all
amendments, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property
or Contractor's agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. The insurance which may arise out of or in connection with performance of the sewices by Contractor
will be obtained from an insurance carrier admitted and authorized to do business in the
of not less than "A-:V".
State of California. The Insurance carrier is required to have a current Best's Key Rating
10.1 Coverms and L
Contractor wit1 maintain the types of coverages and minimum limits indicated below,
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unless City Attorney or City Manager approves a lower amount. These minimum
amounts of coverage will not constitute any limitations or cap on Contractor's
indemnification obligations under this Agreement. City, its officers, agents and
employees make no representation that the limits of the insurance specified to be carried by Contractor pursuant to this Agreement are adequate to protect Contractor. If
Contractor believes that any required insurance coverage is inadequate, Contractor will
oblain such additional insurance coverage, as Contractor deems adequate, at Contractor's sole expense.
10.1.1 single-limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. If the iabilitv In . $i,OOO,OOO combined
submitted policies contain aggregate limits, general aggregate limits will apply
separately to the work under this Agreement or the general aggregate will be twice the
required per occurrence limit.
10.1.2 Automobile Liability (if the use of an automobile is involved for
Contractor's work for City). $1,000,000 combined single-limit per accident for bodily
injury and property damage. 10.1.3 Workers' ComDensation and EmDlover's Liabilitv. Workers' Compensation limits as required by the California Labor Code and Employer's Liability
limits of $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury. Workers' Compensation and
Employer's Liability insurance will not be required if Contractor has no employees and
provides, to City's satisfaction, a declaration stating this.
10.1.4 Professm I iability. Errors and omissions liability appropriate to Contractor's profession with limits of not less than 81,000,000 per claim. Coverage must
be maintained for a period of five years following the date of completion of the work.
10.2. Additional Provisions. Contractor will ensure that the policies of Insurance
required under this Agreement contain. or are endorsed to contain, the following
provisions:
10.2.1 The City will be named as an additional insured on General
Llability.
10.2.2 Contractor will obtain occurrence coverage, excluding Professional Liability, which will be written as claims-made coverage.
10.2.3 This insurance will be In force during the life of the Agreement and
any extensions of it and will not be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice
to City sent by certified mail pursuant to the Notice provisions of this Agreement.
of this Agreement, Contractor will furnish certificates of insurance and endorsements to
10.3 E. Prior to City's execution
City.
10.4 Failure to Maintain Coveraae. if Contractor fails to maintain any of these
insurance coverages, then City will have the option to declare Contractor in breach, or
may purchase replacement insurance or pay the premiums that are due on existing
policies in order to maintain the required coverages. Contractor is responsible for any
payments made by City to obtain or maintain insurance and City may collect these
payments from Contractor or deduct the amount paid from any sums due Contractor under this Agreement.
10.5 Subm complete and certified copies of any or all required insurance policies and isslon of Insurance PolicIeS. City reserves the right to require, at anytime,
endorsements.
11. BUSINESS LICENSE Contractor will obtain and maintain a City of Carlsbad Business License for the term of
the Agreement, as may be amended from time-to-time.
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Contractor will maintain complete and accurate records with respect to costs incurred
under this Agreement. All records will be clearly identifiable. Contractor will allow a
representative of City during normal business hours to examine, audit, and make
transcripts or copies of records and any other documents created pursuant to this
Agreement. Contractor will allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings,
final payment under this Agreement.
and activities related to the Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of
13. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENT@
All work Droduct Drcduced bv Contractor or its agents. employees, and subcontractors ~ ~~~ ~~ pursuant'~to this Agreement-is the property of city. In the-event this Agreement is
terminated, all work product produced by Contractor or its agents, employees and
will have the right to make one (1) copy of the work product for Contractor's records.
subcontractors pursuant to this Agreement will be delivered at once to City. Contractor
14. COPYRIGHT$
Contractor agrees that all copyrights that arise from the services will be vested in Clty
and Contractor relinquishes all claims to the copyrights in favor of City.
15. NOTICES The name of the persons who are authorized to give written notices or to receive written
notice on behalf of City and on behalf of Contractor under this Agreement.
For City:
Lisa Hildabrand
Director
City of Carlsbad
Finance Department
Carisbad, CA 92008-7314 1635 Faraday Avenue
760-602-2430
For Contractor:
Joe LaPlante
Rod LeMond Partners
McGladrey & Pullen. LLP
31 11 Camino del Rio North, #1150
San Diego. CA 921 08
61 9-280-3022
Each party will notlfy the other immediately of any changes of address that would
require any notice or delivery to be directed to another address.
16. CONFLICT OF INTEREST City will evaluate Contractor's duties pursuant to this Agreement to determine whether disclosure under the Political Reform Act and City's Conflict of Interest Code is required
of Contractor or any of Contractor's employees, agents, or subcontractors. Should it be
determined that disclosure is required, Contractor or Contractor's affected employees,
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agents, or subcontractors will complete and file with the City Clerk those schedules specified by City and contained in the Statement of Economic Interests Form 700.
Contractor. for Contractor and on behalf of Contractor's agents, employees,
subcontractors and consultants warrants that by execution of this Agreement, that they
have no interest, present or contemplated, in the projects affected by this Agreement.
subcontractors and consultants have any ancillary real property. business interests or
Contractor further warrants that neither Contractor. nor Contractor's agents, employees,
income that will be affected by this Agreement or, alternatively, that contractor will file
with the City an affidavit disclosing this interest.
17. GENERAL COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
Contractor will keep fully informed of federal, state and local laws and ordinances and
affect the performance of the Services by Contractor. Contractor will at all times observe regulations which in any manner affect those employed by Contractor, or in any way
compliance of Contractor's services with all applicable laws. ordinances and regulations.
and comply with these laws, ordinances, and regulations and will be responsible for the
Contractor will be aware of the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act
of 1986 and will comply with those requirements, including, but not limited to. verifying
the eligibility for employment of all agents, employees, subcontractors and consultants
that the services required by this Agreement.
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Contractor will comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations
prohibiting discrimination and harassment.
19. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
procedure will be used to resolve any questions of fact or interpretation not otherwise
If a dispute should arise regarding the performance of the Services the following
settled by agreement between the parties. Representatives of Contractor or City will
reduce such questions, and their respective views, to writing. A copy of such
documented dispute will be forwarded to both parties involved along with recommended
methods of resolution, which would be of benefit to both parties. The representative receiving the letter will reply to the letter along with a recommended method of
resolution within ten (10) business days. If the resolution thus obtained is unsatisfactory
to the aggrieved party, a letter outlining the disputes will be forwarded to the City
Manager. The City Manager will consider the facts and solutions recommended by each
the City Manager will be binding upon the parties involved, although nothing in this
party and may then opt to direct a solution to the problem. In such cases, the action of
procedure will prohiblt the partles from seeking remedles available to them at law.
20. TERMINATION In the event of the Contractor's failure to prosecute, deliver, or perform the Services.
certified mail of the termination. If City decides to abandon or indefinitely postpone the
City may terminate this Agreement for nonperformance by notifying Contractor by
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work or services contemplated by this Agreement, City may terminate this Agreement
(5) business days to deliver any documents owned by City and all work in progress to
upon written notice to Contractor. Upon notification of termination, Contractor has five
City address contained in this Agreement. City will make a detemination of fact based
upon the work product delivered to City and of the percentage of work that Contractor
has performed which is usable and of worth to City in having the Agreement completed.
Based upon that finding City will determine the final payment of the Agreement.
Either party upon tendering thirty (30) days written notice to the other party may
terminate this Agreement. In this event and upon request of City, Contractor will
assemble the work product and put it in order for proper filing and closing and deliver it
to City, Contractor will be paid for work performed to the termination date: however, the
total will not exceed the lump sum fee payable under this Agreement. City will make the
final determination as to the portions of tasks completed and the compensation to be
made.
21. COVENANTS AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES
Contractor warrants that Contractor has not employed or retained any company or
person, other than a bona fide employee working for Contractor, to solicit or secure this
Agreement, and that Contractor has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person,
or any other consideration contingent upon, or resulting from, the award or making of
other than a bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift,
this Agreement without liability, or, in its discretion, to deduct from the Agreement price
this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City will have the right to annul
or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of the fee, commission,
percentage, brokerage fees, gin. or contingent fee.
22.
City must be asserted as part of the Agreement process as set forth in this Agreement
By signing this Agreement, Contractor agrees that any Agreement claim submitted to
and not in anticipation of litigation or in conjunction with litigation. Contractor
acknowledges that if a false claim is submitted to City, it may be considered fraud and Contractor may be subject to criminal prosecution. Contractor acknowledges that
California Government Code sections 12650 m, the False Claims Act applies to
this Agreement and, provides for civil penalties where a person knowingly submits a
false claim to a public entity. These provisions include false claims made with deliberate
ignorance of the false information or in reckless disregard of the truth or falsity of
entitled to recover its litigation costs, including attorney's fees. Contractor acknowledges information. If City seeks to recover penalties pursuant to the False Claims Act, it is
that the filing of a false claim may subject Contractor to an administrative debarment
on any public work or improvement for a period of up to five (5) years. Contractor proceeding as the result of which Contractor may be prevented to act as a Contractor
Agreement. acknowledges debarment by another jurisdiction is grounds for City to terminate this
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Any action at law or in equity brought by either of the parties for the purpose of
enforcing a right or rights provided for by this Agreement will be tried in a court of
competent jurisdiction in the County of San Diego, State of California, and the parties waive all provisions of law providing for a change of venue in these proceedings to any
other county.
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It is mutually understood and agreed that this Agreement will be binding upon City and
Contractor and their respective successors. Neither this Agreement or any part of it nor
any monies due or to become due under it may be assigned by Contractor without the
prior consent of City, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.
25. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, together with any other written document referred to or contemplated
by it, along with the purchase order for this Agreement and its provisions, embody the
entire Agreement and understanding between the parties relating to the subject matter
of it. In case of conflict, the tens of the Agreement supersede the purchase order. Neither this Agreement nor any of its provisions may be amended, modified, waived or discharged except in a writing signed by both parties.
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CONTRACTOR
If required by City, proper notarial acknowledgment of execution by contractor
must be attached. If a Cornoration, Agreement must be signed by one corporate
ofticer from each of the following two groups.
"Group A.
Chairman, President, or
Vice-president
-Group 0.
Assistant Secretary,
Secretary,
CFO or Assistant Treasurer
Otharwlre, the corporation a attach a resolution certffled by the secretary or assistant secretary under corporate seal empowering the ofbr(s) signing to bind the corporation.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
R. BALL, City Attorney -e -City Attorney L/lfx37e-
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THE CITY OF CARLSBAD
Audit Proposal
Fiscal Years Ending
June 30,2002 through 2006
March 28,2002
Contact: Rod LcMond, Partner
M%LADREY&PULLEN,LLP
Certified Public Accountants
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Certltlsd Public Accountants
March 28,2002
Ms. Lisa Hildabrand, Finance Director
Finance Department
City of Carlsbad
1635 Faraday
Carlsbad, California 92008-1314
RSM
international
Dear Ms. Hildabrand:
We appreciate the opportunity to submit our proposal ‘to provide audit services to the City of Carlsbad
(“City”). In response to your Request for Proposal (“FtFP”), we have prepared a proposal that reflects our
understanding of the City‘s requirements and demonstrates our capability and commitment to serve. This
proposal represents a collaborative effort by RSM McGladrey, Inc. (“RSM McGladrey”) and
McGladrey & Pullen, LLP (“McGladrey & Pullen”). We intend to demonstrate that RSM McGladrey and
McGladrey & Pullen are the right professional services fms for the City.
As we. understand the audit requirements described in the RPP guidelines, you expect a timely audit
conducted in a professional manner in accordance with audit standards specific to governmental entities
such as yours. We are committed to meet all the requirements you have indicated and will issue the
reports and meet the timing requirements outlined in the enclosed proposal. We believe RSM McGladrey
and McGIadrey & Pullen are uniquely qualified to provide the quality and scope of service that the City
desires.
Focured on the Gwemmental Indurrry
We are focused on your industry. As a firm, we serve the audit and compliance needs of over 700
(“GFOA”) they informed us that they review for their award program over 200 reports annually that are
governments on a .yearly basis. In a rent poll of the Government Finance Officers Association
audited by McGladrcy & Pullen.
RSM McGladrry and McGIadrcy & Pdkn - The Righf Choice
Working together, the RSM McGladrey and McGladrey & Pullen team is one of the largest accounting,
tax and consulting Finns in the nation, as well as in Southern California and San Diego County. In
addition, we have been ranked one of the top ten municipal auditors by ‘The Bond Buyer” in their
Quarterly Statistics Supplement. As a full-service auditing and consulting firm operating from over 100
offices across the nation, we currently offer a wide range of professional services to counties, cities,
school districts, and other governmental entities. Many of our governmental clients have been referred to
us by regulators, among whom we have developed a reputation-for providing quality auditing and
consulting services.
In addition, we have assisted many clients in earning the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting.
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31 11 Carnino Del Rlo North Snn Diego, California 9ZlC8-5744
(619) 280-3022 *Fax (619) 260-6902
W.mCg&d~.COm
The Ci of carlsbad
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Our size, depth of resources and spccific govanmental experience am substantial, but it is not these
factors that set us apart from other firms. bther, it is the commitment to deploy those resources and
experience on behalf of the City. Simply put, the City will become one of our most important clients and,
accordingly, will receive the priority service it deserves. 1
Our approach to the engagement will establish adelivcry system for providing a truly exceptional level of
service. Each element of that system, including team structure, staffing, audit approach, communication
and coordination, will be examined and refined to fit the needs ofthe City.
I am authorized to make nprcsentations for MCGI~ICI~~~B~ PUII~~, LLP. our proposa~ repnseats our firm
and irrevocable offer for a period of 60 days from the date of this letter to provide audit services to the
City of Carlsbad for the ycars ending June 30,2002 through 2006. If you have any questions or noed
additional information, please contact me at (909) 248-1800, extension 313, or at 3880 Lamon Stwet,
Suite 100, Riverside, California 92501. In addition to myself, my partner Mr. Joe Laplante is also
authorizodtomakerepresentationstotheCityonbshalfofthefirm.Hecanb.~achcdat(619)5161102
or at 3 I 11 Camino del Rio North, Suite 11 50, San Diego, California 92 108.
We invite you to visit our web sites at www.nrg~~.com or www.rs1)71c8lodicy.com
Sincttcly,
MOGLADREY & PULLEN, LU
Rod LcMond, Partner
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Letter of Transmittal
SECTION I TECHNICAL INFORMATION
OUR PROPOSAL OBJECTIVES
EXPANDED SERVICES AS NEEDED
THE FIRM LOCALLY
RELATIONSHIPS WITH REGULATORY AND PROFESSIONAL SANDARDS ORGANIZATIONS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
OUR QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
RSM MCGLADREY, INC. AND MCGLADREY & PULLEN, LLP NATONWIDE
FIRM PHILOSOPHY OFTHE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CLIENT AND THE AUDIT PROCESS
CURRENT GOVERNMENT AUDIT REFERENCES
THE RSM MCGLADREY, INC. AND MCGLADREY & PULLEN, LLP DIFFERENCE
THE MCGLADREY AUDIT
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
TERM OF ENGAGEMENT
AUDITSERVICES REQUIREMENTS
OTHERNEEDS
TIMING OF OUR PROCEDURES
AFFIRMATIONS
CLIENT SERVICE TEAM
KEY PERSONNEL
PROPOSED AUDIT HOURS
SECTION I1 PROPOSED FEES
FEE SCHEDULE
OTHER SERVICES
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AUDIT APPROACH
SAMPLE CLIENT PARTICIPATION SCHEDULE
CLIENT SERVICE TEAM PROFILES
SAMPLE MANAGEMENT REPORT
EXTERNAL QUALITY CONTROL REVIEW - CPE, QUALITY CONTROL, PRACTICE MANUAL
GOVERNMENT 2000 AND BEYOND
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*NOTE: Appendicies are on file with the City of Carlsbad's City Clerk's Office.
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Technical Information
Our Proposal Objectivea
In the sections that follow, our objectives are to demonstrate to the City of Carlsbad that:
Our service approach will achieve the reporting and accountability objectives of the City in a
The City will bc a valued client of RSM McGladrey, Inc. and Mdjladrey & Pullen, LLP and the
quality services that meet your delivery requirements.
ofice and personnel assigned to the engagements are both capable and committed to providing
manner that provides a high degree of reliability with efficient execution.
RSM McGladrey, Inc. and McGIadrey & Pullen, LLP Nationwide
In the summer of 1999, McGladrey & Pullen, UP sold its non-attest (non-audit) services to H&R Block,
Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, RSM McGladrey, Inc was established to hold the non-attest
business services. The former consulting and tax setvices provided by McGIadrey & hllen, UP are now
provided under the name RSM McGladrey, Inc.
While legally separate, both organizations operate from the same locations and often use the same
personnel when pcrforming engagements. The partners of McGladrcy & Pullen, LLP are Managing
Directors in the RSM McGladrcy, Inc. organization. RSM McGladrey, Inc. and McGladrey & Pullen,
LLP, when combined, represent the nation’s sixth largest accounting and consulting Firm, with over 4,800
people serving more than 120,000 clients through 100 offices across the nation.
McGladrey & Pullen, LLP, which provides audit and other &st function services, is organized as a
partnership, headed by 450 partners. The Firm is led by a 12-partner Board of Directors, and Firm-wide
administrative functions arc performed cost-effectively from sevql ofices around the country. Its 100
offices are divided into six geographic and market-related regions for administrative purposes.
Together, RSM Mdjladrey, Inc.‘s and McGladrcy & Pullen, LLP’S (the Firm’s) collective expertise is
organid along both functional and industry lines. Audit and accounting, tax and consulting divisions
are headed by Firmwidc coordinators who spend much of their time ensuring that our practitioners have
access to the latest information in their areas of fi~nctional specialization. The City will have access to
two key Firmwidc resource groups:
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Nariond Audit and Accounting is the Finn’s technical ~c~lch and quality control function.
This resource would be made available to the City on mattem relating to govcmmental
accounting and financial reporting, as well as internal audit policies, standanis and
procedum.
The Firm spccislii in serving government clients throughout the country. TheGovernment
Consulling Group will assist the audit team in reviews related to the City’s EDP
environment and will serve as a rcsource in matters relating to the operations of government
entities.
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Expanded Services as Needed
The unity of McGladrey & F’ull~n, LLP and RSM McGledrey, Inc. provides a full array of services
ranging from cost-dcient, high quality audits like those we are proposing to you, ta tax and management
consulting. A sample of the services that our accountants and consultants can provide are listed below:
General Services
Opinion Audits
Gnnpli~ccRcviewr Internal Conbol Evaluations
e Financial Projections
Internal Audit Rogram
Client Nads Assessment
Development/Eva~uafion
Litigation Support
Cash Management
Budget F’mprdon AsShnK
Debt Refunding Verification Ropds
Tax Services
TaxR~Rspsration Tax Planning
Tax Penalty Exposure Reviewa
Employee Benefib Planning
Repnsmmtion Before Taxing
Arbitrage Calculations and Reporting
Telecommunications Services
Needs Assessment Studies
System Design and Sclodion
System Implementation Management
Voice and Data Communication
Voice and Data Integration
Operations Enhancement Services
Operations Reviews Organizational Reviews and Analysis
Work and Performance Mmumcnt
Workflow Rccngineering/Rocms
Policies and Roccduns Dsvelopment Organizational Training Assaasment and
Authorities
Networks
Analysis
Improvement
Planning
Information Technology Planning Services
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Ned Aas*ument Studies
Contrad RoviewMegotiations Hardwarr/Softwm Evaluatinu/Stkctiona
ReJpost-Conversion Audits
Workgroup TcchnologyiLotus Noics consulting Intunetnntranct Design and Development
Disaster Recovety Systcm Capacity Reviews and Analysis
Information Security Services
IntaneVFiiall Security Reviews Internet Intrurion Testing
Security Policy Dcvclopment Infomation Systems Auditing
LocallWide Area Network Sewica
LANiWAN Design and Sslection
NccdrAssesa~nent
Network Implementation Assistance
ContractReview Cabling Design
Human Resonrces Consulting Services
Executive Sed and Personnel Selenion
Employee Climate and Attitude Surveys Performance Evaluation and Appraisal
Wage and Salary Adminismtion Programs
Third:Party Administrators Review
Human Resource Compliance
Project Management
programs
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The Firm Locally
McGladrey & Pullen, LLP made its initial commitment to the Southern California region when we merged
with an established local practice in 1977. We continue our commitment to the region through quality
to the governmental and private sectors, community involvement and employment of graduates
of our local universities. .
Our Southern California practice consists of four core offices, which are located in San Diego,
Anaheim, Riverside, and Pasadena, California.
We Serve a diverse client base in industries such as local governments, nonprofit organizations,
banking, construction, manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, and professional practices
(medical, legal).
Sewices to the City and its component units will be provided primarily by professionals from our San Diego and Riverside offices. The professional staffcomplement is illustrated in the following table:
Partners 16 9 4 29
Managers 16 IO 13 39
Supervisors I8 la 4 32
Professionals sa 27 14 121
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Approximately twenty percent of our audit professionals in the Southern California area practice have
expcrience in serving local governmental units.
AI1 of our offices are connected with one another via our Wide Area Network (WAN) and Lotus Notes
servers. Using e-mail, we can communicate or exchange files with the City via the Internet.
Relationships with Regulafnry and Professional Standards Organizations
Government auditing and accounting is one of the most dynamic aspects of public accounting. The needs
of clients and the expectations of government financial statemens and audit report users are changing
rapidly. As a result, it is necessary that both our Firm and our clients have a means to keep current on
changing requirements, to access decision makers when laws, regulations, standards and principles are
being considcred and established, and to have an avenue of appeal, if necessary. To assure these benefits
for both our Finn and our clients, we have established extensive formal and informal relationships with
government officials, industry associations, standard sening hodies and professional organizations at the
national, regional and state levels.
At the national level, we have established both formal and informal relationships with officials of most
key federal departments. Formally, we participated as an advisor to the President’s Council on Integrity
and Efficiehcy through the Quality of Audit Roundtable. Numerous relationships are maintained with
officials in the Office of Inspector General and most federal service capabilities departments and
agencies, and close working relationships exist with key officials of the General Accounting Office and
the Office of Management and Budget.
At the regional level, we participate BS members (where allowed) or as observers of intergovernmental
audit fONmS. In those forums wha such active participation is allowed, we have had representatives on
the Executive Board.
Participation m forum 6ctivities gives additional sources of information and opportunities to expnss the
opinions of our clients and ourselvc~ on questions of audit policy, practices and standards. But most
importantly, it helps us establish close relationships with top officials of the regional offices of Inspector
Gmeral and state audit officials.
In individual states, we maintain working relationships with state auditors and officials responsible for
local government regulatory activities. Where such opportunities are available, we participate BS
members of state advisory or regulatoj committees and boards concerned with local government
accounting and auditing matters.
To be informed of problems likely to be expenaced by individual clients, we maintain memberships in
and participate to vatying dew at the national and state levels of industry organizations. Some of the
organizations include the Government Finance Officers Association, Association of School Business
Ofiicials, National Association of Counties, , the National Association of State Comptrollers, the
California Society of Municipal Finance OWcers and the California Redevelopment Association. In
addition to maintaining relationships with officials of these organizations, we emphasize building and
maintaining a confidant and counselor relationship with the organizations’. officials concerned with audit
matters and accounting principles.
We believe the expression of the views of our clients in the professional standards and regulatory
establishment process is particularly importsnt. At the federal level, in addition to formal responses to
exposure drafts of proposed General Accounting Of3ice and Office of Management and Budget
pronouncements, we also use the relationships describedin earlier paragraphs to communicate out views,
BS well as those of our clients.
Governmental accounting principles, established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, an
evolving rapidly. In this important area, we maintain close relations with both Board members and staff
personnel, and actively engage in both formal and informal communications on Board projects. This
assures that the interests of our clients are well represented and that we and our clients have a clear and
complete understanding of the nature and intent of Board actions.
In the profession, we actively participate in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
(AICPA) and various state society committees and task forces concerned with governmental acoounting,
auditing and other matters.
Our membership in AICPA committees, such as the Federal Government Accounting and Auditing
Committee and the State and Local Government Committee, also provides our clients and us with a
source of information and a means to express our respective views. In addition, our AICPA membership
on the senior AICPA committees that establish accounting principles, auditing standards and the Code of
Ethics assures that matters of concern to our governmental clients also receive consideration at the highest
professional level.
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Professional Development
McGldrey & Pullen, LW’S professional development program is principally of an internal nature, with
outside programs utilized when n&ssary to supp~ement the internal program. We also encowage
mllment in postgraduate courses and have many employees in masters programs.
Our professional development program is designed to support and promote the growth and wmpetence of
all personnel, and is tailored to meet the needs of the various levels and specialties of our personnel. The
and lmowlcdge necessary to provide exceptional services to our clients.
primary aim of our professional development program is to quip our partners and staff with the talent
Our professional development prograni can be divided into threa distinct elements on-the-job
development, self-study, and continuing professional education (CPE).
Our approach to professio& development emphasizes the importance of on-thGjob development, i.e.,
learning from experience. The components of our on-the-job development an appropriate work
effectiveness. In-charge accountants instruct, review and evaluate staff accountants. Managers and
assignments, effective coaching by supervisors, performance appraisal and feedback, and monitoring
all employees with on-the-job development through constructive feedback during reviews of engagement
supervisors provide similar on-the-job learning opportunities for in-charge accountants. Partners provide
performance and end products.
Self-study is essential to our professional development progtam. Directed Self-Study is assigned and
monitond. A self-study lending library is available to all professionals. Wing on a planned and
continuous basis is encouraged and axpscted.
The capstone on our professional development program is CPE. The Firm has developed programs which
are believed to be responsive to Firm needs and the expectations of our professionals. Needs assessment
participant andlor discussion and report review memos, technical review and research notes, performance
is the basis for planning our CPE program. Some of the soum of our needs assessment information are
appraisal reports and interviews, interoffice and/or peer review comments, emerging technical issues, and
management recommendations for organizational change. Once we have determined our needs, the
discussion leader selection receive high priority consideration in the development of our CPE programs.
program is planned to produce the desired learning outcomes. Course materials development and
Outside consultants arc engaged to supplement our in-Firm capabilities. Program evaluation is an integral
part of the CPE program. All professionals participate in formal CPE programs that exceed the minimum
standards of mandatory CPE for all jurisdictions when we maintain practice offices and for AICPA
section membership.
Our CPE programs generally require a chin number of courses-in genml audit and.accounting areas
and then permit the individuals to select programs that fit into their particular functional or industry
specialty. The elective courses offered include governmental audit and accounting programs.
A11 personnel assigncd to the City engagements will have met the 24-hour requirement of mandatory
State Board of Accountancy.
governmental CPE established by the General Accounting Office and now mandated by the California
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In addition, our industry specialists have attended, and are encouraged to attend, courses conducted by
external organizations in order to enhance their area of expertise. Educational coutseslscminars attended
by supervisory personnel assigned to the audit are. show in the enclosed resumes in Appendix B to this
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Quality begins with the professionals assigned to the engagement ’lle staff assigned will be qualified by
Yellow Book CPE standards. In addition, the Firm has stringent standards as to who can perform the in-
charge (senior) and manager/supm’isor function on a governmental audit. The in-charge must have
completed a Firm-sponsored course titled, ‘Y3overnmental Auditing for In-Charge Auditors.” The topics
of this course include:
Our approach to governmental audits
Government adit planning and supervision
Auditingthc systems
The mle and proper use of transaction testing
Integration of financial and compliance audit procedures
Every governmental audit engagement quires the following supewisory reviews:
The in-charge auditor review
A wmprebensive review by the audit manager
The engagement mer review
A repoe review by a designated government specialist partner
Per review is now quid by the AICPA for all firms of a minimum size who perform audits, As
members of the AICPA Public Companies Practice Section, our Firm has participated in ‘’peer review”
since 1977 and has,been examined every threc years since that date. The external quality control review
included a review of specific government engagements. A copy of our external quality review report is
included in Appendix D. The quality control review included a review of specific government
engagements.
In addition, during the past three years, we have cwnplied with all federal and state requirements of their
desk or quality reviews.
Diseiplinary Action
There has been no disciplinary action against McGladrey & Pullen, UP by the AICPA or any other
governing agthority which ovofsees the accounting profession.
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Firm philosophy of the Relationship Between Client and the Andit Process
organizations should be conducted. Much of this guidance is in the form of mandatory professional
There is substantial guidance provided to auditors of government organizations as to how audits of these.
standards that must be followed by the auditor. These standards deal with technical issues and the “how
to:’ as well as the training and attitude an auditor must have.
ne underlying reason for audit standards is to provide uniformity and credibility to the audit process. with this, the audit should demonstrate accountability by those who receive and expend govmment
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At McGladrcy & Pullen, UP, we BIC wbll aware of these sIandani8 and their imporIanw to the audit
process. They are our professional responsibility and form the foundation for our governmental audit
approach.
As Certified Public Accountants performing a government audit, ow first responsibility is to the public for which the government exists. We discharge this responsibility by directing our results to the body of
eld officials.
Bemuse management has phary respmibility for the custody and proper use of public funds and, in
this regard, must report on its own activities, our role is to authenticate that reporting. To perform this
role, we must understand the organization’s control environment in which financial decisions are made
and executed, as well as understand the pertinent laws and regulations.
A fundamental part of our philosophy is to provide more than just a report card on management. We are, in addition to auditors, advocates for our clients. Much of what is involved in an audit is a learning
exercise for the auditor in order to independently reach the right conclusion. This learning exercise gives
us a valuabk insight into an organization’s operations. Our mission as advocates for our clients is to use
this insight to make meaningM recommendations for improvement
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Current Government Audit References
ENTITY
CONT'ACWTITLE TELEPHONE NUMBER
nlmcd entities Finance Direelor 818-548-2085
Valley and Finance Ditcctor rclmcd entities (909)113-3075
nlltcd entities (818)288-6671
and nlltcd entities (818)288-6671
SERVICES AND
LENGTH OFSERVICE
Annual financial and
compliance dits and consultine. ineluding GFOA catificate ofAchievunen1 for Excellma in Fimial
Annual financial and cornplb dits, including
Sai to the City for
sutnnissiw for their first GFOA Cmificstc of Achievement for ex cell^ in Financial
Reporting
Jl997to2000)
Annual financial and eomplima dits, including
GFOA CuIifiW of Achievement for Exallrace in
~ZWO lo PQnt)
Fimcial Reportins
Annual finencinl and compliance
audits. including GFOA
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g997 toprC.Rn)
;NCACEMENT HOURS TEAM TOTAL
Rod
LcMond. P~K -800
Lisa Poa,
Manager
Rod 700 LcMond, Parha
Lisa POJI, Managa
LeMond. Partner Rod 625
Li Paq Manager
Jeff Altshulcr, P~K 600
Lisa Po*
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The RSM McGlndrey, he. and McGlndrey & Pullen, LLP Difference
their auditors. These factors include the skills and personalities of the persons assigned to an engagement,
A number of impoat factors contribute to good, productive working relationships between clients and
the quality of the services delived, experience, cost, and more. However, we have some spccial
qualities that distinguish us from other public accounting and consulting firms. -
Providing services of the highest quality is a basic tenet of our fis. We believe this
fundmental strength is enhad by our orientation toward helping clients anticipate future needs. This approach is pslt of our basic service to clients.
McGladrey & Pullen, LLP3 staff-to-partner ratio of approximately 6-to-I is designed to provide
clients with prompt and thoughtful partner attention to ensure that experienced counsel is
available when it is needed. This ‘enables clients to make important decisions quickly,
capitalizing on opportunities as they arise and avoiding cos.Uy mistakes. The low staff-to-partner
ratio helps maintain continuity on the engagement through the significant involvement of
pmtners in client projects.
Frequent partner contact throughout the year is sLrcssed to ensure the client’s Mi for prodve
involvement is satisfied. %is contact is intended to keep clients up-to-date on technical or other
issues, as well as to keep the firms informed of the client’s current situation and concerns.
The firms provide professional services in a cost-efficient manner. We are competitive because
we are not a ”headquarters” organization. We locate the best professionals in our operating
offices to better and more efficiently serve you.
We have made a solid commibnent to using the most advanced computer technology and skills
extensively in conducting the audit and in helping solve the management and operational
problems of our clients.
The MeGlndrey Audit
MeGIsdrey & Pullen, UP, rs a fm, has organized its audit practice by industry specialty. The Firm
who is responsible for the creation and update of all audit programs and for the dissemination, thmugh
serves several specialized industries, including governmental. Each industry has a Firm-wide coordinator
audit and accounting alerts, of information deemed critical for the industry,
Accordingly, the Firm develops its own govmmental audit approach and audit programs designed to
obtain sufficient, competent evidential matter within the framework of a risk assessment pmess, the end result of which is naturally unique to each government.
Our approach to the audit of the City will be organized along the suine lines as the City’s financial report.
Each account balance and class of transactions has its own unique area of audit concern. Accordingly,
our approach will be tailor-made for each account pup and transaction class. Factors which will be
considered Ilre:
Nature of transactions affecting the account
Susceptibility of financial data to error and other inherent risks
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0 Budgetary control
lntrmal mtrols/control risk
0 Materiality of the munt balance
Planning is necessary to ensure a quality audit, efficient use of professional Staff and timely delively of
and other letters. Adequate planning of the audit is essential to minimize disruption of the
ongoing daily operations of the City. McGladrey & Pullen, LLP has developed a comprehensive, efficient
planning process.
overall audit approach is to understand the control structure for purposes of assessing the control risk,
the reliability of analytical review procedures and inherent risks associated with each account balance.
After this evaluation, appropriate modifications are made to reduce the amount of substantive tests of
balances to a commensurate level.
Critical to the overall success of the audit is the manner in which the process itself is conducted. As you
know, since the implementation of the Single Audit Act of 1984, now amended, the governmental audit
performed by CPAs has transformed from being almost entirely financial-oriented to a process that is
increasingly compliance in nature. McGladrey & Pullen has responded to this by integrating the, financial
end compliance procedures into a single comprehensive process. This eliminates treating the financial
and compliance audits as something apart from one another. Consequently, we’ve improved efficiency
and on-time delivery through the elimination of redundant steps and procedures. An overview of our
financial and compliance audit approach is presented in Appendix A.
The path our audit actually takes is dependent on our risk assessment. This assessment is the determining
factor of statistical sample sizcs and, ultimately, the extent of all our procedures. Our sample size . .,
determination and evaluation methodology is performed on Sampling CPA, a computer software program
developed by McGladmy & Pullen, LLP.
EDP Audit ResponsibiIim
An additional factor critical to our understanding is our evaluation of the City’s data processing (DP)
system. Our concerns here are not only with basic input and output wntrols, but also with programming
changes and system-generated transactions. Our professional responsibilities mandate this evaluation.
Our Use ofthe Cify ‘s Data Professing vslem
Besides obtaining the required control understanding for the data processing system, we will determine
early in the audit process if we can use the City’s system to aid in audit testing. One of our audit software
applications is ACYFund, which enables us to receive downloaded general ledger information from
diskette and, in turn, create trial balances, lead schedules and report groupings. This application improves
work paper eficiency and streamlines the preparation of financial statements. In addition, we utilize
IDEA (Interactive Data Extraction and Analysis) audit software that enables us to extract information
directly from your data files for audit testing and analytical analysis. After our first audit (initial audit
year) we anticipate moving the City to a “paperless” audit. A “paperless” tool will enable a more efficient
audit andreduce the amount of City staff time associated with schedule and workpaper preparation.
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The Oral Report
In’ addition to our wriam reports and ImeR, we believe an oral presentation to City management and the
Council, if requested, to bc a minimum service provided by the auditors and would ba pld to schedule
a mutually convenient time for such a presentation at the conclusion of the engagement.
Written Communication
A major benefit of employing outside auditors is the opportunity for the City’s Board and management to m.cive comments about various aspects of their operations from qualified, independent professionals.
We will issue three letters which will give you such comments: the Intemaf Control Letter, the
Management Letter, and the Gowning Board Letter.
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The IntemaZ Control Letter will communicate any repottable conditions we noted during our
evaluation of those controls for the limited purpose of determining the 6, timing and extent of
improvements in those controls which might be needed.
audit procedures to be performed. 7his letter will also contain our recommendations for any
The Management Letter will provide prioritized ideas and recommendations to help take advantage of, ..
spific opportunities to promote operational efficiency, achieve financial goals and help you improve
effectiveness and efficiency within your options.
The Governing Board Lefter will communicatethe auditor’s responsibility under generally accepted
auditing standards, significant accounting policies, management judgments and accounting estimatea,
significant audit adjustments; other information in documents containing audited fmancial statements,
disagreements with management, management consultations with other accountants, major issues
discussed with management prior to retention, and any difficulties encountered in performing the
audit.
The preparation of these communications is an essential part of our work. Management and Internal
Control Letters are authored by the senior members of the audit team, in conjunction with governmental
experts in our consulting group. Clients fiuluently comment that the recommendations presented in these
documents are the most important part of the audit.
Our ability to provide innovative suggestions and ideas to management sets us apart from other firms.
Our assistance centers on practical solutions, which can bc implemented. A goal we have with every
client is to provide management advice that will generate significant annual savings.
Providing management assistance requires more than having talented people on staff. First, we assign
experienced senior level professionals to our engagements. Our client base of governmental entities,
entrepreneurs and middle-market companies demands broad business and industry experience, as well as
technical expertise. Those talented professionals have to bc exposed to clients and develop an in-depth
understanding of particular situations.
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Second, wc actively look foroppo~itics to pvidc assistance. We by to initiate rather than mpnd. If
we believe a situation is developing, wc will approach the client, offer to investigate and provide
recommendations. If a formal project to address the problem is called for, we will defile the approach,
execute the assignment and follow through with implementation assistance.
Term of Engagement *
ne city seeks a fiveyear arrangement for audit and related services.
Audit Services Requirements
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An audit of the City's general p(lrP0se financial statomcnts and supplemental schedules for all
funds, which will include the City's blended component units, in accordance with generally
accepted auditing standards, and the "Standards for Audits of Governmental Organizations.
Programs, Activities and Functions," promulgated by the General Accounting Ofice (GAO) (the
Yellow-Book - 1994 Revision), as of and for the fiscal year ending on June 30. We understand
that these statements will be included in the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(CAFR).
An audit of the Public Improvement' Corporation of the City of Carlsbfid financial statements in
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, and the standards applicable to financial
audits contained in Government Auditing Standards as of and for the fiscal year ending on June
30.
An audit of the financial statements of the Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency in eccordance with
generally accepted auditing standards, and the standards applicable to financial audits contained
in Government Auditing Stand& 11s of and for the fiscal year ending on June 30. The audit will
meet the compliance and reporting requirements of State's Health & Safety Code as it pertains to
Redevelopment Agencies.
generally accepted auditing standards, and the standards applicable to financial audits contained
An audit of the Encina Financing Joint Powers Authority financial statements in accordance with
in Government Auditing Standards as of and for the fiscal year ending on June 30.
Because the City is the recipient of federal funddawards, the audit must wmply with the
"Standards for Audits of Govemmmtsl Organizations, Programs, Activities and Functions." In
addition, the following fedaal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Citculars and/or
publications will apply:
A-133, which has replaced A-128, "Audits of State and Local Governments," due to the
A-102, "Orants and Cooperative Agreements with State and'local Governments" (Common
A-87, "Cost Principles for State and Local Governments" (Revised May 1995)
Circular A-133, Compliance Supplement
We will perform a single audit in accordance with the OMB Circulars noted above with respect to
the federal awards expended during the fiscal year ending June 30.
1996 amendments to the Single Audit Act
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6. We will perform agreed-upon PIOcedurs~ sufficient to provide an Independent Auditors' Report
on Agreed-Upon proceduns Applied to Appropriations Limit Worksheets for the City and the
Carlsbad Municipal Water District.
7. We will complete the Data Collection Form for Reporting on Audits of States, Local
8. In addition to the compliancc and control reports required by "Government Auditing Standards,"
and OMB Circular A-I33 for federal ads, we will provide written communication
(management letter) of recommendations to improve managerial or operational effectiv- and
In addition, this communication will also include any immaterial instances of non-compliance we
efficiency, as well as contml comments, if any, that are not considered "reportable conditions."
may find.
9. Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 61 cstablishss a requirement for auditors to
communicate certain matters dated to the conduct of the audit to those who have responsibility
for oversight of the financial reporting process. This oommunication, often referred to as the audit
matters relating to fraud and illegal acts. This letter will address the auditor's responsibilities committee letter, is in addition to the requirement to communicate internal control matters and
under generally accepted auditing standards, significant accounting policies, management
judgments and accounting estimates significant audit adjustments, other information in
documents containing audited financial statements, any disagreements with management,
management consultation with other accountants, major issues discussed with management prior
to retention, and difficulties encountered in performing the audit.
10. The 1994 revision to "Government Auditing Standards" (the "Yellow Book") includes an
additional reporting standard that auditors must follow. It requires the auditor to communicate
hiher responsibility in a financial statement audit, including responsibilities for testing and
discharge this responsibility at the front end by communication with the City's audit committee or
reporting on internal controls and mnpliance with laws and regulations. It is our desire to
its equivalent.
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The partner in charge of the audit will be available to attend meetings of the City Council to discuss and
report on the audit process and the deliverables associated with the audit.
We will provide the City with accounting advice regarding subjects that could affsct the financial "port.
We consider it our responsibility to keep the City advised, on a timely basis, of any new authoritative
pronouncements of an audit or reporting nature, as well as any changes in finance-related compliance
requirements as they pertain to the City's reporting responsibilities,
The City will submit its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report to the Government Finance Officers
Asmiatioq and the California Society of Municipal Finance Directors. As such, completion of the
CAFR must coincide with the requirements and the deadlines established for these award programs.
Additionally, we will keep the City apprised of any significant changes in the Award Program criteria.
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As a national firm, we have many similar-sized governments as clients. We have a National Coordinator
and 12 governmental reporting specialists who review all governmental repats produced by our firm,
including as many as 700 different reports of governmental agencies impacted by GASB Statement No.
34. we have spent significant time, effort and resources to understand this Statement and the
accomplish the conversion requid by this standard.
implementation issues associated with it and have developed the necessary tools and processes to
Timing of Our Procedures
In order to accomplish our audit objectives and meet your deadlines for delivery, the sequence and timing
of our procedures are critical. Interim work is to bc performed during the months of May and June of
each year; year-end fieldwork to begin on or before September 1" of each year, concluding by October Sm
of each year; and delivery of auditor's reports on the financial statements, no later than November 15* of
each year. The final reports for the Single Audit, Gann Limit Verifications, and Data Collection Form
will be delivered no later than December IS* of each year.
In the table that follows, we provide a summary of our planned activities and their timing:
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efforts, initial control assessments, minute and
contract/major agreement review, major transaction review,
Commence preliminary procedures including: transition May - June
Conduct entrance conference
determine Federal Award compliance requirements and
initiate testing, conduct EDP review, final controls
assessment, determination of specific audit procedures,
provide finance department with audit plan and listing of
audit schedules required, conduct progress conference with
key Finance personnel.
September 1 Commence audit field work and execute detailed audit plan,
conduct progress conference with key Finance personnel
and Audit Committee or equivalent, communicate audit
responsibilities, both financial and compliance, to the
Committee
October 15 - December 1 Provide drafts reports with auditor opinions as well as drafts
of required compliance reports and letters including the
management letter.
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Complete final reports for the Single Audit, Gann Limit December IS
Complete final financial siatement reports November 1 S
Conduct end of audit exit conference
Verifications, and Data Collection Form
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we affii the following based on the request for proposal:
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We confirm that we are independent of the City, including component units, as ddiaed by
"Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards," promulgated by the Comph'oller
General of the United States (1994 Revision).
me Fm and all key pasonnel an properly licensed in the State of California.
working papcrs shall be retained by the audit Firm for a minimum of three yean alter the
conclusion of the engagement unless authorized to do otherwise. We will respond to the
reasonable inquiries of successor auditors.
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The quality of the service you receive is dependent upon the capabilities of the individuals assigned to the
engagement and the manner in which those personnel re.sources are organized to efficiently focus their
abilities on providing you with the requested audit services. The sbucture of our planned client services
team is depicted in the chart on Page 18 of this proposal.
1 Key Personnel
- The people selected to fill the roles on the organizational chart are vital to a successti11 audit. We have
formed a team that passcsses the capabilities and experience we believe an indispcnsable for this
engagement. This includes a background in:
A variety of local government units;
Large organizations with multiple timaions and divisions;
Sophisticated computer auditing and statistical sampling techniques;
Full-scope audits encomimsing management efficiency and economy, as well as financial
Accounting, auditing and financial reporting principles applicable to local government; and
Management of large, complex projects.
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Profiles of the proposed client service team are included below. Resumes for theso individuals may be
found in Appendix B ofthis proposal.
concurnine Parmer. lnduslrv Soecialiv
Mr. Rod LeMond, a genwal saVices/audit partner in the Rivmide office of McGladrcy & Pullen,
throughout the engagement, including development of the audit plan and approach, providing
LLP who specialized in audits of governmental entities will work closely with the audit team
industry expertise, and quality control review.
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client Service Partner
audit of the City of Carlsbad will be conducted under the direct supervision of Mr. Joe
Laplate, a gend scrvicesfaudit Parma in the San Diego office of McGladrey & Pullen, LLP.
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Ms. Michelle Bello, a general services audit Senior Manager in the Firm’s San Diego office will
serve as the audit team’s field manager and will be responsible for administrative and technical
oversight throughout the engagement.
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working closely with Ms. Bello to provide industry expenisein the des& and execution of the
office. Lisa has extensive cxpwience in the audit of local government entities. engagement will be Ms. Lisa Post, a genaal smriceslaudit.manager in the Firm’s Riverside
.&dit Suaervisor/Senior
Mr. Wendell Bryant a general scrvicedaudit supervisor with the firm’s Riverside office and Ms.
Kristen Kuncl a general aervicedaudit senior with the fum’s San Diego office, will serve as the in-charge auditors and will handle the day-to-day aspects of the audit engagement under the direct
supervision of Ms. Bello and Ms. Post.
Coordinator of Governmental Services
As the Firm’s Coordinator of Govcm~entaI SeMcei Mr. Brian Schebla is responsible for the Finn’s govmuncntal practice, including adminiswtioa, professional development, practice
standards and procedures, and quality control. Quality control activities include the pre-release
review of municipal, school district. federal, state, county and other governmental unit audits and management advisory services reports issued by the Firm, either by Mr. Schebler or by other
qualified industry specialists.
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Mr. Jeff Altshuler will be responsible for the fml quality control review of the fmcial
reports that received the Government Pice Officers Association’s Certificate of Achievement
statements. He has assisted cities and othn local govmunental units with the pre-paration of
for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
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Staff accountants from our local practice will be designated at a later date for the audit of the City
and its component units. We will plan and schedule our staff accountants in such a way that we
obtain the maximum amount of staff continuity throughout the audit and in future years.
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Partner Industry Specialist
Client Service Concumng Partner,
Joe LsPlante
Reviewer
Jefl Alhhuler
Quality Control
Llss Post Michelle Bello
Audit Manager, Audit Senior
Indm Spccialist Manager
Wendell Bryant Audit Senior Audit Supervisor
Kristen Kunel
Staff Accountantcl for Audit Services required by the The City of Carlsbad
Note: Profiles of these individuals are included in Appendir B.
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Proposed Audit Hours
We understand the City is looking for value in the professional rrlationship they have with their auditors.
employ because all of the knowledge and expertise shown on paper will have no benefit for you unless it
Vdw comes from the knowledge, experience and dedication that the auditing firm employs. We stress
accomplish the objectives of the City and meet your special needs. The information which you have
is applied. This application equates to time spent. We have developed an burs plan thatwe feel will
&&with us has been used to develop an effective and efficient plan for all involved.
we anticipate that, for the year ending June 30, 2002 the audit of the City and its related entiti- will
of GASB 34, and an extra 75 hours in fafniliarizing ourselves with the financial activities and operations
approximate 815 hours. This includes our audit and Fcporting efforts associated with the City’s adoption
of the City and its component units. These hourg, by major area, are summarized as follows:
Major Areas Hours
Funds and account groups of the City 410
Compliance and Control letters required by he Govemmmtal Auditing Includedin
Standards and communication of auditors responsibilities - SAS No. 61 letter hours above
Management Lmcr
Funds and Account Groups of the Cnrlsbad Redevelopment Agency
Single Audit procedures and requid reporting
Encina Financing Joint Powers Authority
Public Improvement Corporation
Gann Limit Verifications
Total Hours
Estimated one-time hours to familiarize ourselves with the City and its
component units.
Total Hours I” Year
Included in
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Partners (includes EDP AuditorlConsultant) 70
Managers 140
Senior In-Charge 200
Staff 335
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Phase I1 - Planning
Phase 111 -Interim
Phase IV - Year end
We anticipate that most of these hours would be supplied by staff from our San Diega and Riverside
and Managers assigned to the engagement.
offices. As shown above, we expect approximately 28% of engagement hours to come from the Partners
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Fee Schedule
Based on our understanding of the City of Carlsbad’s requirements, our fee for audit services a! our standard rates for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002 would be approximately $97,500; however, our
not-to-excced fee for first-year audit services is $69,600. This not-+exceed fee is based on our not. charging for approximately 70 hours to familiarize us with the City &d basingthe mmaining hours on our
discounted hourly rate Schedule as reflected on the following page. The components of our not to exceed
fee for ~e year ended June 30,2002 are summarized as follows:
Otd-ol~expanm Mx) 620 635 bSS 67s
‘Id AIClmlluive Wxii Ria 0 69.m S 71.l20 f 13.05 f 76,155 1 78.415
Our not-to-exceed fee proposal is contingent upon our understanding of your requirements and the assistance we require as described in Appendix A to our proposal. Our fees are predicated on existing
GASB promunccments through No. 38. Should there be new pronouncements beyond 38 that require implementation during our contract period, our fees may require revision. Additionally, our fees for the
Single Audit procedures and required reporting assume that the City is a low risk auditee as defined by OMB A-133 and are predicated on no mom than three major programs. Should the City’s risk level change or if additional major programs are added, our fees would be adjusted accordingly. Given our
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need to familim’ze ourselves with ~~s~~IIIs, operations and past transactions, wo estimate this will require approximately 50 hours of additional City stafftime beyond what you are accustomed to for the first audit
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Should the City rcquin the jnclusion of the auditor’s report (opinion) in the ofticial statement of new debt
statement. Our additional charges for these efforts range from $4,500 to $6,800.
issues, our Firm policy requires additional post-audit reviews as well as a review of the draft official
Additional services not included in this proposal will be based on the following discounted billing rates
proposal which would be charged to the City at our discounted billing rates as shown below, include
based on the level of experience required. Some of the examples of servicas outside the scope of this
attendance at any additional (other than thc required meetings as agreed to in our proposal) Committee
and/or City Council meetings for non-financial statements issues and any other items not within the scope
of OUT proposal. Informal advice and consultation not requiring significant &search or a formal report shall be included in the total All-Inclusive Maximum Price.
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Desirnation Billing Rates
PartnerNanaging Director $2754360 Senior ManageriManager $200-$260
Manager $155-S185 Professional Staff SS0-$140
Clerical Support Staff $70
Disrounted
HonrJy Billing Rates
$2404300
S165-$195 SI 104135
$50
$65-$105
Manner of Payment
Progress payments will be made on the basis of hours of work completed during the wurse of the
engagement and out-of-pocket expenses incund in accordance with our Firm’s dollar cost bid proposal.
Interim billing shall cover a period of not less than a calendar month. The final ten percent (10%) of the
Total All-Inclusive Maximum Prim will be paid upon delivery of the firm’s final reports.
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McGladrey Commercial Audit Policies
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ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE CLIENT -
A. INTRODUCTION
1. Once the engagement partner has accepted a new client audit engagement or reevaluated an
existing client relationship end decided to continue the client relationship. helshe must reach an
understanding in writing with the client. The understanding should be detailed in an arrangement letter which identifies the objectives of the engagement, management's and the auditor's
responsibilities, and the limitations of the engagement.
2. An arrangement letter should be agreed with the client for evely period's audn engagement and a
signed copy received fmm the client, with another copy retained by the client, prior to the
commencement of fieidwork. An arrangement letter should not be issued prior to the engagement partner being satisfied, through discussion with the client, that helshe has been informed of all
changes in the ciienrs business. organization, risks of material misstatement due to fraud and the
nature of services that should be reflected in the arrangement letter.
6. pOLlClES AND REQUIRED PROCFDURES
Reaching an undentanding with the client
1. The engagement partner should reach an understanding wnh the client regardlng:
a. The purpose, nature, scope and limitation of the audit, and the auditor's responsibility under US, Including our responsibility for the detection of errors, fraud and illegal acts and
making certain communications.
b. Management's responsibillty for the financial statements. including responsibility for adjusting
the financial statements to correct material misstatements and for affirming to the auditor in
the representation letter that the effects of any uncorrected misstatements aggregated by the auditor during the current engagement and pertaining to the latestpericd presented are
whole.
immaterial. both individually and in the aggregate, to the financial statements taken as a
c. Managemenrs responsibillty for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over
financial reporting, for compliance with applicable laws and regulations, for making all financial
wrilten representattons.
records and related information available to the auditor, and for prwiding us with certain
d. The timing ofthe audl and the resulting rep&, including any special reports to be issued.
e. Other sewices to be provlded by the Firm (these services should not include services to be
1. The assistance to be provided by the client.
g. Authorization by the client to allow employees of RSM McGladrey, inc. access to the client's
provided by RSM McGladrey, Inc.).
files, financial information and other confidential information as determined by the Firm. RSM
McGladrey, Inc.. which is not a licensed certified public accounting firm and will not offer or
AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, Confidential Client Information. perform public accounting services, has nonetheless agreed to comply with Rule 301 of the
h. If an SEC client audit engagement, acknowledgment by the client that the company and its
affiliates agree not to own a direct or indirect financial interest in H8R Block, inc. while we am
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engaged as audw. At the conclusion of the audit, the Firm will request written representation to that effect from management of the client.
I. Fee and billing arrangements.
me above undentandlngs are normally discussed with the cllent and then summarized In the
arrangement letter.
Identiffcation of thlrd palties and third party pllvlty letten 1
2. Our arrangement letter, as initially submitted to the client, should not identify any third party who
will be relying on our report other than a regulatory agency. If the cllent requests that the letter
identify a specific third party who will be relying on our report we will normally do so. Third pames
identified should be limited to a specific third party who is the intended primary benekiary in connection with a specific transaction. Such a third party should be specifically identified and
Ilmited to one party. It should notinclude shareholders, bondholders or other groups of "at large"
agency, party to a speciIiC agreement, etc.
investors. A named third party would normally be a specific bank, bondlng company, regulatoly
3. Acknowledgment of the anticipated rellance by a third party on our report should be limited to
situations where we are fully aware of the nature of the speck transaction contemplated by the third party. Further, when a third party. other than a regulatory agency, is named in our
arrangement letter, we should issue to the third party a letter acknowledging the third party's
anticipated reliance. Such a letter should include appropriate language describing the nature and
limitation of our engagement. In addition, the letter should include appropriate language reminding the third party of its own due diligence responsibility.'
* Banks and other lenden or another specific third party may seek to document a direct and sufficient relationship between themselves and us in connection with the audit of a client's
financial statements or another attestation engagement so as to be able to rely on our report
Establishing such a relationship may extend our legal duty of care to the bank, the other lender
acknowledge. in writing, reliance by the third patty on our report (Le., a privity letter), our legal
or specific third party. When a third party is named In our arrangement letter or when wa
responsibility of due care may extend to the third party.
4. In Illinois, we must notify the third party, that it is our understanding that the client will be
care to only the named third party and the client This notification should describe the client's
providing them with a copy of our report This is necessary to limit our legal responsibility for due
responsibilities with respect to the financial statements, the limitations on the audit and the third
party's own due diligence responsibilities. This notification should take place as swn as possible
This requirement applies to:
after the client signs the arrangement letter and, in any event before the release of our report
a. All offices located in Illinois regardless of the location of the client: and
b. All offices performing audits for clients hted In Illinois regardless of the locatkm of the office.
5. Occasionally. we may be requested to acknowledge. in writing, rellance by a third party on an audit report (i.e.. a privity letter) subsequent to the issuance of the report. In such circumstances.
consultation with the Reaional Coordinator of Audit and AcMunCna is reauired Drior to the
subseauent to the issuance of the re~ort. The Regional Coordinator of Audit and Accounting will issuance of the ~rivii letter.
assist you in responding lo those requests in a manner that will not compromise the Firm's
intemsts.
Documentatlon requlmmentr
6. Arrangements covering each engagement should be confirmed annually in writing by having the client sign a copy of the arrangement letter. However, if contract bidding requires contractual arrangements for multiple periods, an arrangement letter may cover several annual or periodic
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engagements, as long as each engagement is cwered by the letter.
7. Arrangement letters covering multiple year engagements should be reviewed annualty for any
other aspects of our anangements with the client. Those revisions, where appropriate, should be
possible revision In their tenw resulting from changes in circumstances, our responsibilities or
documented by a copy of a letter addressed to the client updating our hitial arrangement letter.
8. The content of the arrangement letter should generally cover the foilowing elements: 1
a. Addressee:
The letter should be addressed to the Client's Board of Directors or Audlt Committee, general
partner, pmprietw, or other appropriate committee or official authorized to enter into such agreements on behalf of the Clint. The letter should request the addressee to return a
signed copy of the arrangement letter to us indicating approval.
6. Nature of the engagement(s):
me letter should specif!cally describe the nature of each engagement we are to perform and
our responsibility under GAAS. as well as list all the reports we intend to issue.
c. Errors, fraud and illegal acts responsibility:
always be included in the letter. Language describing our responsibility for the detection of ermrs,.fraud and illegal acts should
d. Client's responslbllities:
A discussion of the dient's responsibility for the financial statements, adjusting the financial
statements to correct material misstatements, internal control, compliance with ims and
regulations, making ail financial records and information available to us and for providing us
with certain written representations shoukf always be included.
A list of those tasks we expect the client's personnel to perform should be included or referred
to if listed separately. This list could include those documents and schedules we would llke to
have available and prepared in advance of our fieldwork.
e. RSM McGladrey. Inc. personnel:
Language describing the client's authorization of the Firm's use of RSM McGladrey, Inc.
personnel and related confidentiality requirements should be included in the letter.
f. Fee and bluing arrangements:
The letter should include a discussion ofthe fee arrangement The method of billing should
the feasibility of the method selected based on the type, scope and duration of the
be stated. However, before indicating the method of billhg. consideration should be given to
engagement and whether, in fact, we intend to bill as we say we will. In addition to the
method of billing, the expected timing of payments should be included. The letter should
include services to be provided by RSM McGladrey, Inc.
g. Public entities:
The letter should include the client's acknowledgment that the client and its affiliates agree not
to own a direct or material indirect financial interest in H8R Block. Inc. while we are engaged
as auditor.
h. Signatures:
Because of the contractual nature of arrangement letters, both paps should indicate acceptance ofthe agreement.
(I) On behalf of the Finn:
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The engagement parlner should Sign the arrangement letter on behalf of the Firm. The
senior manager may sign (he letter when assigned as engagement partner on low risk
Firm name should be typewritten followed by the signature of the engagement partner. A
engagements.
In certain circumstances (such as for client relations reasons), a partner other than the
engagement partner may s@n the arrsngement letter. In this case, the engagement
partner should review the arrangement letter before it is signed and mailed to-the client.
(2) On behalf of the client:
An extra copy of the arrangement letter should be furnished to the dint so that its
the extra copy and returning it to us.
appropriate representative can acknowledge the acceptance of the agreement by signing
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