Title
Issuance of Request for Proposals for Professional Auditing Services (B)
Recommendation
The Audit, Finance and Legislative Committee recommend the City Commission authorize the issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional auditing services utilizing the proposed methodology and selection factors.
Explanation
Florida Statutes section 218.39 and Gainesville Code of Ordinances section 2-433 require the City Commission to employ an independent certified public accountant, not connected with the government of the City, to audit the accounts maintained and the financial statements prepared by the City for each fiscal year. The City's current contract for professional auditing services expires after completion of all reports associated with the financial audit for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008.