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File #: 2023-308    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/15/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/27/2023 Final action: 3/27/2023
Title: Resolution 23-R33, A Resolution Establishing the Auditor Selection Committee and Listing the Requirements.
Attachments: 1. Resolution 23-RXX Draft
Placement: Resolutions
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Resolution 23-R33, A Resolution Establishing the Auditor Selection Committee and Listing the Requirements.
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Submitted By: Stephen Okiye, Finance Director, Finance Department.

Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.

Executive Summary (General Business): Florida Statute requires an Auditor Selection Committee be created when selecting an auditor to conduct the annual financial audit.

Presentation Information: Finance staff will be available for questions.

Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve resolution 23-RXX to establish the auditor selection committee and the requirements.

Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve resolution 23-RXX to establish the auditor selection committee and the requirements.
2. Move that the Council provide staff direction.

Background: Per Florida Statute, the auditor selection committee for a municipality must consist of at least three members. The primary purpose of the auditor selection committee is to assist the governing body in selecting an auditor to conduct the annual financial audit required in s. 218.39.

Issues/Analysis: The current contract for auditing services ends upon completion of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 audit. A new Request for Proposals (RFP) needs to be issued for the FY2023 audit. An annual financial audit is required by s. 218.39.

Financial Information: N/A

Special Consideration: N/A

Location of Project: N/A

Attachments: 1. Resolution 23-RXX Draft

NOTE: All of the listed items in the "Attachment" section above are in the custody of the City Clerk. Any item(s) not provided in City Council packets are available upon request from the City Clerk.

Internal Reference Number: Legal Intake #9851

Legal Sufficiency Review:
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