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Consider a memorandum/resolution renewing the agreement with Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP to provide independent auditing services for the City of Killeen for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.
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DATE: April 16, 2024
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Judith Tangalin, Executive Director of Finance
SUBJECT: Independent Auditing Services
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The City's audits are required to be performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards set forth in the General Accounting Office's (GAO) Government Auditing Standards, the provisions of the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, and provisions of the Office of Management and Budget's Uniform Guidance. The City Charter and the Financial Governance Policy requires City Council to designate a qualified certified public accountant to perform the City's annual audit.
On May 22, 2022, the City began advertising a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) in which responses were sought from qualified firms to provide independent auditing services. The RFQ requested audit services for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2022, and 2023, with the option of the addition of the three subsequent fiscal years, based upon satisfactory performance and the annual availability of an appropriation.
On July 21, 2022, the audit committee met with city staff to discuss the RFQ results. The audit committee supported the recommendation to award RFQ #22-27 to Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP for independent auditing services.
Their examinations of the City's financial records were thorough. They were available for meetings and discussions with City personnel concerning accounting issues and were willing to answer questions and give financial guidance when requested. Additionally, the firm employs a skilled governmental audit staff large enough to adequately perform the annual audit of the City.
On August 16, 2022, and on July 18, 2023, City Council approved the first- and second-year's audit...
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