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File #: 23-0103A    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 1/19/2023 Department: Administrative Services
On agenda: 2/14/2023 Final action: 2/14/2023
Title: Resolution approving the establishment and formation of the Auditor Selection Committee for the new external auditor contract.
Sponsors: Merry Celeste
Attachments: 1. Adopted RES 23-11, 2. AATF - Proposed Resolution.pdf, 3. Auditor selection guidance (1)

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Resolution approving the establishment and formation of the Auditor Selection Committee for the new external auditor contract.

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Recommended Action:

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Adopt a resolution approving the establishment and formation of the Auditor Selection Committee for the new external auditor contract.

 

                     This resolution establishes the duties of the auditor selection committee for the evaluation of proposals provided by qualified firms, ranking of the firms, and selection of most highly qualified to perform as the selected vendor for the new auditing contract.

                     The primary purpose of the auditor selection committee, as contemplated in Section 218.391, Florida Statutes, is to assist in the selection of an auditor to conduct the financial audit required by Section 218.39, Florida Statutes.

                     The committee shall consist of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, the Sheriff, Supervisor of Elections, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, and one appointment from the Board of County Commissioners.

                     On January 31, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners selected an appointment to serve on the Auditor Selection Committee, representing the Board.

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Strategic Plan:

Deliver First-Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources.
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support.

 

Summary:

Summary

This resolution establishes the duties of the auditor selection committee for the evaluation of proposals provided by qualified firms, ranking of the firms, and selection of most highly qualified to perform as the selected vendor for the new auditing contract.

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Background Information:

The primary purpose of the auditor selection committee, as contemplated in Section 218.391, Florida Statutes, is to assist in the selection of an auditor to conduct the financial audit required by Section 218.39, Florida Statutes.

The committee shall consist of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, the Sheriff, Supervisor of Elections, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector and one appointment from the Board of County Commissioners.

On January 31, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners selected an appointment to serve on the Auditor Selection Committee, representing the Board.

 

Fiscal Impact:

No fiscal impact with the approval of this resolution.

 

Staff Member Responsible:

Merry Celeste, Division Director, Purchasing & Risk, Administrative Services
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services

 

Partners:

N/A

 

Attachments:

Resolution