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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem O • / AGENDA RE DATE: August 13, 2001 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council THRU: John B. Bahorski, City Manager FROM: Pamela Arends-King, Director of Administrative Services/Treasurer SUBJECT: Award Independent Auditors Professional Services Contract For Fiscal Years June 30, 2002 through June 30, 2004 SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Staff requests City Council award the Independent Auditors Professional Services Contract for Fiscal Years June 30, 2002 through June 30, 2004 to Lance, So11 and Lunghard LLP and authorize City Manager to execute agreement. BACKGROUND: At the May 14, 2001, Council meeting, City Council directed staff to send out Requests for Proposals (RFP) for auditing services. Staff sent out RFP's to several respected auditing firms and received two responses. Lance So11 & Lunghard LLP and Conrad and Associates were the two firms that responded to the RFP. Both firms are very experienced and highly respected within the auditing community however; staff believes Lance So 11 and Lunghard LLP would best suit the City's needs. The City's finance department is experiencing several major changes that Lance So 11 and Lunghard LLP is very knowledgeable with the major changes such as the accounting software conversion, utility billing conversion and the implementation of GASB 34. The Firm has provided invaluable constructive guidance on the City's need to improve internal control procedures in the area of accounts payable, automation of the collection of beach parking revenues, liability risk management and accounting software to insure the protection of City's funds. Don Parker, the partner who will be in charge of the audit, chairs the Redevelopment Agency Subcommittee of the Governmental Accounting and Auditing Committee of the California Society of CPAs, provided invaluable information to the City's Redevelopment Agency in regards to it's Low/Moderate housing set-aside. He and his staff played a major role in determining whether funds from the Low/Moderate housing set-aside could be used for the financing of the Seal Beach Trailer Park purchase. They also helped determine whether the Agency's Low/Moderate housing set aside was in Agenda Item 0 August 13,2001 Independent Audit Professional Service Contract excess of State requirements which helped determine whether the Agency could refinance Tax Allocation Bonds. The refinancing of the Tax Allocation Bonds raised around $3.5 million in funds that will be used to replace the West End Pump Station and rebuild storm drains in the project area. The Redevelopment Agency is once again facing the problem of surplus Low/Moderate housing set aside funds that will be addressed in the audit. Due to Don Parker and his staff's expertise this issue will be addressed according to State requirements. The auditing and accounting services provided by Lance Soll and Lunghard over the past three years resulted in the City receiving the Government Finance Officer's and California Society of Municipal Finance financial reporting awards. The firm also met State Controller Office Requirements including the preparation of the State Controllers Report for both the City and Agency along with the requirements of the Single Audit Act of 1984. FISCAL IMPACT: The total proposed fees for auditing services for Fiscal Years June 30, 2002 through June 20, 2004 is $94,020. This figure is $4,606 less than the proposed fees from Conrad and Associates. This fee includes the annual audit for the City and the Redevelopment Agency, implementation of GASB 34, and the preparation of the Annual State Controllers Reports for the City and the Redevelopment Agency. Should the City or Agency require additional services above and beyond the scope of the auditing services the standard hourly rates would be utilized for the term of any new agreement. The standard hourly rates are $190/hour for Partner, $95/hour for Field Supervisor, $80/hour for Senior Accountants and $70/hour Staff Accountants. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Council award the Independent Auditing Professional Services Contract for Fiscal Years June 30, 2002 through June 20, 2004 with Lance Soil & Lunghard and authorizes the City Manager to execute the agreement. 2 August 13,2001 Independent Audit Professional Service Contract dt..vt, Pamela Arends-King Director of Administrative Services/Treasurer 401 6 /// Jo . Bahorski Manager 3 CITY OF SEAL BEACH AUDITING SERVICES - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL INVITATION The City of Seal Beach is requesting proposals for auditing services from qualified firms. The term for the services will be three consecutive years, beginning with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2002. NATURE OF SERVICES REQUIRED A. General The City is selecting auditors to perform an examination of the financial statements of all fund types and account groups of the City for the year ending June 30, 2002 and for the two succeeding years. B. Auditing Standards to be Followed Each examination is to be performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards as adopted by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). In addition, the minimum auditing standards set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133 must be met. C. Reports to be Issued Audit reports are required for the general-purpose financial statements of the City, a Single Audit report and a report on your review of the City's Gann Limit computation will be required. The City also requires a management letter containing comments and recommendations regarding the auditor's review and evaluation of the systems of internal control and accounting procedures. D. Special Considerations The City desires assistance in preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) to ensure compliance with the reporting requirements for a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting issued by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). It is expected that the auditor selected will be available throughout the year for general consultation regarding matters of accounting. E. The external auditor will meet with staff and two Council Members to review the Management Letter and Audit. Attendance at one Council meeting maybe required. F. The auditor is required to perform an annual review of the City's Investment Policy to determine compliance with applicable State and Federal laws. A report is to be provided to the City on such compliance and, if applicable, recommendations for changes in the Investment Policy document. G. Working Paper Retention and Access to Working Papers Working papers are to be retained for a period of five years and are to be made available (upon reasonable notice) to City staff as well as any third parties authorized by the City. II. DESCRIPTION OF THE GOVERNMENT The City of Seal Beach is a Charter City in the State of California located in northern Orange County. The City was incorporated on October 25, 1915, and operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The City is a coastal community consisting of approximately 18.2 square miles with an estimated population of 24,006. The City is bordered by Garden Grove, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Huntington Beach, and Westminster. Seal Beach operates as a "full service city", primarily utilizing contracts with other governmental entities, private firms and individuals to provide the supplemental municipal services to the community. City services include police, water, sewer, road maintenance, and planning, building and engineering services. Fire protection is provided by the Orange County Fire Authority. The City's principal revenue sources are utility user tax, sales and uses taxes, property taxes, and motor vehicle in-lieu fees. The City employs 93 full-time and 55 regular part-time staff. During summer months additional part-time staff are employed by the City's recreation and lifeguard departments. The City's offices are located at 211 Eighth Street, Seal Beach, California, 90740. The contact person for further information or questions regarding this request for proposal is Pam King, Director of Administrative Services, at (562) 431-2527. A. Background Financial Information The following summarizes key budgetary information from the adopted fiscal year 2000 budget: General Fund: Revenues $14,235,284 Expenditures: General Government 1,577,124 Public Safety 7,817,776 Community Development 696,806 Health 54,221 Maintenance 1,435,318 Capital Outlay 174,809 Debt Service 125,603 Transfer Out 1,593,756 Total General Fund Expenditures $13,475,413 B. Fund Structure The City currently utilizes the following funds and account groups: 1. General Fund - general operations of the City. 2. Gasoline Tax Fund - state subventions for gasoline taxes. 3. Capital Improvement Project Fund - major construction projects. 4. Measure M Fund - proceeds of Measure M taxes. 5. AB2766 Fund - proceeds of AB2766 (for air quality improvements). 6. Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Fund - public safety 7. Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund - proceeds of State's Citizens Options for Public Safety program. 8. Agency Funds -funds held by the City in a trustee capacity. 9. General Fixed Asset Account Group - accounts for City's general fixed assets. 10. General Long-term Debt Account Group - accounts for the City's general long-term debt. C. Budgetary Basis of Accounting Budgets are adopted annually by the City Council by minute action and are prepared for each fund in accordance with its basis of accounting (generally modified accrual). The City Manager is responsible for preparing the budget and for its implementation after adoption. All unencumbered appropriations lapse at year end. The City Council has the authority to amend the budget during the year. The City maintains budgetary controls to ensure compliance with legal provisions embodied in the appropriated budget approved by the City Council. The level of budgetary control is established by function and activity within each fund. D. Federal, State and Local Assistance The City receives financial assistance in the form of Community Development Block Grants (administered by the County of Orange) and other state and federal programs which vary from year-to-year. Accordingly, compliance with the Single Audit Act of 1984 and implementing regulations issued by the United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133 will be required. E. Pension Plan The City is a member of the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), an agent multiple-employer public employee retirement system that acts as a common investment and administrative agent for cities and school districts in California. F. Long-term Debt The City's long-term debt consists of vested amounts due to employees pursuant to the City's comprehensive annual leave program, and a long-term capital lease obligation relating to the City's community center. G. Risk Management The City is a member of the Orange County Cities Risk Management Authority ("OCCRMA"), a public entity risk pool. In addition, the City has designated $900,000 of reserved general funds for use in payment of any material claims not covered through the OCCRMA program. H. Treasury/Investment of Funds The Director of Administrative serves as the City Treasurer. Investment of funds is administered through the Finance Department pursuant to the Charter. As of December 31, 2000, the City's portfolio consisted of$616,220 in the State of California Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) and $12,846,730 in all other bank accounts and securities. The City directly manages its investment portfolio. Department of Finance and Administration Operations The Department of Finance and Administration encompasses the general accounting, treasury, utility billing, general administration and purchasing functions. It consists of a staff of 3.5 personnel including the Director of Administrative Services, Assistant Finance Director, Accounting Technician, and Account Clerk. Typical transaction volume is as follows: Number of bank accounts five (5). Number of cash disbursements per month 350. Number of purchase orders issued per month 100. Number of cash receipt batches per month 30. Number of payroll checks per month 300. J. Computer System The City utilizes a Local Area Network (LAN) for all its data processing. It consists of approximately 75 workstations operating under various Microsoft Windows applications. For accounting, the City uses Spring Brook financial software. This includes general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, utility billings and cash receipting. K. Internal Audit Function Due to its small size, the City does not have an internal audit function. Within the constraints of available staffing, the City attempts to maintain segregation of key duties and responsibilities. The City has received unqualified audit opinions in all years since incorporation. L. Availability of Prior Reports and Working Papers The audits of the City for the three fiscal years were performed by Lance, Soil & Lunghard LLC. It is anticipated that their work papers will be available for review. III. TIME REQUIREMENTS It is anticipated that the audit work will be performed in two phases: A. Interim Audit Work Interim work should take place in late May or early June and would consist of planning and interim audit procedures (such as gaining an understanding of relevant systems, procedures and internal controls, selected compliance and transaction testing, etc.) B. Year-End Audit Work The second phase would involve updating and completing the examination of the General Purpose Financial Statements, and preparing opinion letters and other relevant financial reports. The year-end audit field work is to begin no earlier than September 15, and is to be completed no later than October 15. This schedule may be altered only by mutual agreement between the City and the auditor. Any proposed audit adjustments must be identified no later than the conclusion of audit field work. C. Draft Reports The Auditor shall provide the City with a complete draft of the General Purpose Financial Statements, including footnotes and supplementary schedules by October 15. Drafts of the Single Audit and Gann Limit Reports are due no later than November 1. A draft of the management letter is due no later than November 15. The City will review and provide comments or responses to the auditors within 10 calendar days of receipt of each of the draft reports. IV. ASSISTANCE TO BE PROVIDED TO THE AUDITOR A. Finance Department and Clerical Assistance City Staff members will be made available to assist in the audit. We will prepare any necessary schedules, provide documents (invoices, checks, council minutes, etc.) and prepare (type) all confirmations. In addition, we will be available to respond to any questions which may arise during the audit. B. Report Preparation The Auditor is responsible for preparation of the Independent Auditor's Report, General Purpose Financial Statements (including footnotes) and applicable Supplementary Schedules. The Introductory and Statistical sections of the CAFR are prepared by City Staff. These reports, together with the Single Audit Report, Gann Review Report and Management Letter are to be completed and delivered to the City as described in Section III.C. In addition to delivery in printed form, the footnote section of the financial report shall also be provided to the City on magnetic media (floppy diskette) in a format compatible with Microsoft Word. C. Other The City will provide the auditors with suitable workspace, telephone, access to FAX machine and photocopier. V. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS A. Sealed Proposals Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope or package bearing the title "City of Seal Beach Audit Proposal" and the proposer's name and address. The proposer shall submit four (4) copies of the completed proposal and other pertinent information to the Director of Administrative Services no later than 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 12, 2001, 211 Eighth Street, Seal Beach, California 90740. It is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that the proposal is delivered on time. Any proposal received after the deadline will be disqualified. B. Public Information All submitted proposals, and information included therein and attached thereto, shall become public record upon receipt by the City Council for consideration of selection of auditor. VI. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Firms bidding shall meet the following minimum qualifications: A. Firm shall have successfully completed audits of a minimum of 10 cities in the preceding twelve months. B. Staff assigned to the engagement shall have a minimum of one-year of experience in the audit of municipalities. Managers or supervisors assigned to the engagement shall have a minimum of five years of experience in the audit of municipalities. Partners assigned to the engagement shall have a minimum of ten years of experience in the audit of cities. C. Firm shall have prepared and issued a minimum of five Single Audit reports and five management letters in the preceding twelve months. VII. SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA A. Selection Committee All proposals will be reviewed by a selection committee designated by the City Manager. The selection process will involve the review of the proposal for compliance with the requirements of the RFP, qualifications of the firm and references. Based upon the selection committee's review of the proposals, interviews may be scheduled at the City of Seal Beach City Hall with the most qualified proposers. Finalists will be notified of specific times and will be allowed a total of thirty minutes for their presentation and to answer questions from the selection committee. The auditors will be ranked by the selection committee and Staff will recommend the top ranked auditing firm to the City Council for award of contract. B. Contents of Proposal Proposals shall contain the following information: 1. A general summary of the audit engagement plan including nature of interim/year-end testing procedures and the extent of support which will be required from City Staff (i.e. pulling invoices, checks, schedule preparation, etc.) 2. A discussion of your firms qualifications and relevant experience including recent experience in compliance auditing under the Single Audit Act. 3. A discussion of educational background and relevant experience of the Partner, Supervisor(s) and Staff which will be assigned to this engagement. 4. A summary of recent audit engagements of other similarly sized governmental agencies, including individuals from three recent engagements whom we may contact for reference. 5. A preliminary schedule including tentative dates for completion of interim and year-end field work, preparation of financial statements, footnotes, opinion letters and the management letter. 6. A proposed budget including estimated hours for each member of the engagement team, hourly billing rates, out-of- pocket expenses and a total proposed cost for each of the three years. The budget must include an all-inclusive maximum price (including out-of-pocket expenses) for all services outlined in section I. of this Request for Proposal. 7. A listing of billing rates, by staffing level, which would apply to any supplemental services which may be requested by the City during the term of this contract. C. Criteria for Selection Selection of the auditor shall be based upon the following criteria: 1. Technical qualifications and experience of key members of the engagement team and the firm. 2. Experience with similarly sized governmental agencies in providing the types of services outlined in this Request for Proposal. 3. Capability of handling all aspects of the engagement and providing ongoing support and technical assistance throughout the year. 4. Ability to provide continuity of staff from year-to -year. 5. Thoroughness of auditors proposed scope of work. 6. Clearly defined schedule of work to be performed and ability to meet required completion dates for key parts of the audit. 7. Reasonableness and competitiveness of cost budget. The award of the contract will not be based on the lowest fee proposed, but on a combination of all of the above factors. VIII. TIME SCHEDULE The City anticipates using the following time schedule, which should result in the selection of an auditor by August 14, 2001: June 11, 2001 Authorization of RFP release by City Council June 12, 2001 Mail RFP's to bidders July 12, 2001 Written proposals due by 2:00 p.m. July 16, July 31, 2001 Review of proposals August 13, 2001 Recommendation to City Council August 14, 2001 Notification of bidders Attachments: Comprehensive Annual Financial Report— Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2000 Contract for Auditing Services \NppPPOg4TF Fq�;,i ce-CLQ Rea,CA is., 'e827 Nc 91INTY.��= CITY HALL • 211 EIGHTH STREET SEAL BEACH,CALIFORNIA 90740-6379 (562)431-2527 August 29, 2001 Mr. Donald L. Parker Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP Certified Public Accountants 203 North Brea Boulevard Brea, California 92821-4056 Dear Mr. Parker, Forwarded are two (2 ) copies of the Agreement for Auditing Services between Lance, Soll & Lunghard and the City of Seal Beach for auditing services for fiscal years ending June 30th, 2002 , 2003 and 2004 . Please execute the Agreement on behalf of your firm and return one ( 1) copy to the City to my attention for its records. Thank you. Very truly yours, Joanne M. Yeo, City Clerk City of Seal Beach Encl . L L I CITY OF SEAL BEACH PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE AUDIT SERVICES V I Prepared by: Lance, Soil & Lunghard, LLP Certified Public Accountants 203 N. Brea Blvd., Suite 203 Brea, California 92821-4056 (714) 672-0022 FAX (714) 672-0331 July 6, 2001 Contact Person: Donald L. Parker, CPA, Partner I C C I LCITY OF SEAL BEACH LPROPOSAL TO PROVIDE AUDIT SERVICES TABLE OF CONTENTS EItem Page No. ILetter of Transmittal 1 1. Audit Engagement Plan Ia. Support from City 3 b. Analytical Procedures 3 1 c. Internal Control Structure 3 d. Laws and Regulations 4 e. Resolution of GFOA and CSMFO Comments 4 2. Firm Qualifications and Relevant Experience Ca. Local Accounting Firm and Independence 4 b. Location of Firm and Number of Personnel 5 c. License to Practice in the State of California 5 d. Range of Activities 5 e. References of Governmental Clients 6 f. Firm Qualifications and Experience 6 I CSMFO and GFOA Award Program 6 Federal Single Audit - OMB Circular A-133 6 Redevelopment Agencies 7 I Municipal Water Utilities 7 Joint Power Authorities 8 Public Financing Authorities 8 g Special Districts 8 GASB 34 8 g. Peer Review 9 Ih. Disciplinary Action 9 3. Summary of Personnel Qualifications and Experience Ia. Personnel Assigned to the Audit Donald L. Parker, CPA, Partner 11 I Richard K. Kikuchi, CPA, Partner 13 Kimberly A. Manning, CPA, Audit Manager 15 Bully J. Bullis, CPA, Senior 16 I b. Staff Auditors 17 c. Continuing Education 17 I L CITY OF SEAL BEACH PROPOSAL TO PROVIDE AUDIT SERVICES TABLE OF CONTENTS Item Page No. 4. Summary of Recent Engagements of Similar Size Similar Engagements 17 5. Preliminary Schedule a. Agreed upon deadlines 18 b. Timely communications 18 c. Required timetable 18 6. Proposed Budget Estimated hours 19 7. Billing Rates 20 8. Other Information 20 Identification of Anticipated Potential Audit Problems 20 Insurance Requirements 21 Appendix A - Listing of Governmental Audit Clients 22 Appendix B - Peer Review Report 23 Proposed Auditing Fees 24 L L L L L F Lance \ Brea, A 92821-4056 1� I 1 L'1 \� Lunghard (714) 672-0022 ��, Fax (714) 672-0331 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS www.Islcpas.com 1►M9 Y Brandon W.Burrows Donald L.Parker Michael K.Chu David E.Hale A Professional Corporation Donald G.Slater Richard K.Kikuchi Retired Robert C.Lance 1914-1994 Richard C.Soli July 6, 2001 Fred J.Lunghard,Jr. 1928-1999 I Ms. Pam King, Director of Administrative Services. City of Seal Beach 211 Eight Street Seal Beach, CA 90740 Dear Ms. King: We are pleased to respond to your request for proposal for auditing services. As a leader in the field of governmental accounting and auditing,we appreciate the opportunity given us to present our professional qualifications. The annual services that would be provided for the City of Seal Beach,for fiscal year 2001-2002 and the subsequent two fiscal years, would be as follows: ' 1. Perform a financial audit of the General Purpose Financial Statements of the City of Seal Beach that would include the following oversight and component units: City of Seal Beach Seal Beach Redevelopment Agency We understand that we will be responsible for preparing this report. These financial statements will be included within a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report(CAFR) ' which will be submitted under the National and California award programs.Our audit would express an opinion as to whether the financial statements and associated notes conform to generally accepted accounting principles. 2. Perform a Single Audit of all federal grants of the City utilizing Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards. This audit would be performed according to the requirements of OMB Circular A-133,Government Auditing Standards issued by the GAO and the AICPA Industry Audit Guide. MEMBER CALIFORNIA SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Lance L Sol s Lunt ghard LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Ms. Pam King, Director of Administrative Services City of Seal Beach Seal Beach, CA 90740 Page 2 3. Perform a financial audit of the Component Unit Financial Statements of the Seal Beach Redevelopment Agency. Again, we understand that we will prepare these financial statements and our opinion would indicate adherence to generally accepted accounting principles. A separate compliance audit would be performed and an opinion issued as required by Section 33080.1 of the Health and Safety Code. This audit would be done in accordance with Guidelines for Compliance Audits of California Redevelopment Agencies of the State Controller's Office. 4. Review and issue a report on the calculation of the City's Appropriations Limit(Gann Limitation), as required by Article XIIIB Section 1.5 of the California Constitution. ' 5. Perform a review and make recommendations on the internal control structure,which consists of the Control Environment, Accounting System and Control Procedures. We will issue a separate management letter as a result of our review. Also,we shall make an immediate and written report of any irregularities and illegal acts or indication of illegal acts coming to our attention. 6. Prepare the State Controller's Report for the City of Seal Beach and the Seal Beach Redevelopment Agency. The sections that follow describe the benefits your organization would receive from Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP. We are committed to provide the services discussed above in accordance with the timetable specified in your request for proposal.This proposal is a firm and irrevocable offer for fiscal years discussed above. For purposes of this proposal,Donald L. Parker, Partner is authorized to make representations for our firm. I can be reached at the address above or I by phone at(714) 672-0022. VeryAuly yours, DONALD L. PARKER, CPA PARTNER C C C Lance Soil & Lunghard LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS I 1. AUDIT ENGAGEMENT PLAN a. Support From City We expect minimal assistance from City staff; however, we do require that all accounting functions be performed prior to our commencement of year-end procedures. This means that reconciliations of cash and investments to the general ledger,balancing of Due To and From, balancing of Transfers in and out,establishment of accruals and reserves(accounts payable, receivables, encumbrances, etc.)must have been performed. We expect the City to provide us with general ledger summaries, trial balances, statements of revenues and expenditures with actual and budgeted amounts.We should have access to an approved budget,as well as all supplemental appropriations. We will need general ledger posting details, which can be hard copies,or access to City computer terminals to allow our auditors to look up transaction details in the accounting system. Overall,we probably require the least assistance of all the firms involved in this field. We will even prepare all of the bank and investment confirmations. b. Analytical procedures-We use analytical procedures as an overall review of the financial information in the preliminary and final stage of the audit.These procedures are designed to assist us in planning our audit and in assessing the propriety of the conclusions reached and in the evaluation of the overall financial statement presentation.The procedures to be utilized consist of determining percentage increases and decreases between significant revenue, expenditure and balance sheet accounts, reading the financial statements and related notes, and we focus on overall relationships within the financial statements.Once determined,these are reviewed to determine if the changes appear reasonable or require further analysis. For all significant differences, explanations are obtained as to why the situation occurred and additional substantive procedures may be applied and related evidence gathered to resolve concerns and questions. c. Internal Control Structure - To gain an understanding of the City's internal control structure,we complete forms taken from the Local Government Publication of Practitioners Publishing Company. These forms meet the technical standards of the AICPA and allow us to document the purpose of funds,the structure of the City and to quantify materiality. The forms themselves are over 30 pages in length. Also, with regard to the verification of internal controls,we utilize an internal control questionnaire where we solicit responses from staff as to duties performed to determine if proper segregation is present. While most firms perform this step by giving the questionnaire to the City staff to complete, we arrange personal interviews with City staff where we will complete the questionnaire based on the interviews. Also, our sample tests are designed to integrate this questionnaire with the compliance tests,so that responses to the questions can be verified.We will review and make 1 3 I Lance Soil & L Lunghard LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS lrr recommendations on the internal control structure,which consists of Control Environment, Accounting System and Control Procedures. We will review internal controls in the area of cash; investments; revenues and receivables; expenditures and accounts payable; payroll; is inventories; property and equipment, debt and debt service; insurance and claims. In addition, during the performance of the Single Audit, we will review areas of internal controls over federal grants, including general requirements; specific requirements; claims it for advances and reimbursements and amounts claimed or used for matching. Based on the results of our review, we will issue a formal internal control report that will identify any material weaknesses and reportable conditions. This report is required by the Government is Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, as well as the Single Audit Act.In addition,we will also issue a separate management letter directly to the City Council.This letter would communicate any minor deficiencies in the internal control system and other matters that we feel should be communicated to the City Council. All internal control issues will initially also be discussed with management of the City. IN d. Laws and regulations that will be subject to audit test work are determined from the municipal code of the City (we would ask for access to a volume of the Code during our fieldwork),applicable sections of Governmental Code for the State of California(we have a complete library of California Codes in book form and on CD ROM) and our extensive experience with governmental entities. e. Resolution of GFOA and CSMFO Comments is a service that Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP provides to our clients submitting CAFRs to the awards programs. As you know, it is not uncommon to receive suggestions and or comments as a result of issuing the CAFR to the GFOA and CSMFO. Lance, Soll&Lunghard,LLP's usual procedure is to address any or all comments received and forwarding these responses to the city's finance director for their it approval. These comments will then be incorporated with the next year's submission. 2. FIRM QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE PROFILE OF LANCE, SOLL & LUNGHARD, LLP a. Local Accounting Firm and Independence Lance,Soll&Lunghard,LLP is a local public accounting firm that has met the individual auditing needs of business and governmental subdivisions for over 70 years. This experience has led to the development of efficient procedures that provide numerous client benefits. Our is clients have grown to understand that an audit from us provides them with a wealth of knowledge, confidence and a source of management improvements. We are organized as a partnership and currently we provide auditing and accounting services to the City of Seal r Beach and all of its component units. We meet the independence requirements as defined 4 a ii. L Lance Soli s Lunghard LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Lby the U.S. General Accounting Office's Standards for Audit of Governmental Organizations, Programs, Activities and Functions (1988). sr b. Location of Firm and Number of Personnel We have one office located in Brea,California and presently have six partners. Professional la staff consists of four managers,seven seniors,eighteen staff auditors and two bookkeepers. Governmental staff consists of three partners, two managers, four seniors and seven staff 6 auditors c. License to Practice in the State of California "o We are a public accounting firm licensed by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, as a Public Accounting Partnership. All of our partners are Certified I Public Accountants licensed by the State of California. We are members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants. All key staff to be assigned to this engagement(Partner-in-Charge,Concurring CPartner,Manager and Senior)are licensed by the State of California to practice as Certified Public Accountants. Additionally, we comply will all local laws relating to the conduct of L our audits.Therefore,we would obtain a business license prior to conducting business within your City. Ld. Range of Activities Our activities overall cover auditing,compilation and review services,management services and income tax preparation. Approximately 60% of our practice deals with governmental Iauditing and related services. Generally,our services break down into the following major classifications: IFinancial Auditing: Income Tax Preparation: Governmental entities (See Appendix A Individual I for additional breakdown) Corporate Automotive Dealerships Partnerships Compilation and Review Services: Estates and Trusts I Automotive Dealerships Manufacturing and Service Companies Management Services: L Design and Installation of Fund Accounting Systems Redevelopment Agency Financial/Debt Planning Compliance Audits (Franchise Fee, TOT, Lease Agreements, Etc.) 1 5 S Lance y Soll & Lunghard LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS e. References of Governmental Clients A complete listing of current city audit clients along with phone numbers of contact personnel and references as to services provided is contained in Appendix A to this proposal. We welcome your contacting any or all of these to get their opinion on the services is we provide. r f. Firm Qualifications and Experience CSMFO and GFOA Award Program We prepare the financial statements and footnote disclosures for most of our cities that have received the CSMFO award and/or the GFOA award. All of our governmental partners, r managers and seniors have been closely involved in the preparation of these reports; however, we do not distinguish between cities which are applying for the award and those that are not.Thus, all of our clients receive award quality financial reports. This makes the f conversion to award financial statements easier should a city so desire to do so in the future. Cities which are presently receiving these awards are as follows: Brea Chino Hills El Monte El Segundo Fontana Hawthorne Lancaster Murrieta Ontario Rancho Cucamonga Seal Beach Walnut West Hollywood Yorba Linda IMI Federal Single Audit-OMB Circular A-133 We perform single audit services for all of our cities that have federal grants and meet the g �' requirements as stipulated under OMB Circular A-133. These engagements fully comply with OMB Circular A-133 and include preparing the Schedule of Federal Expenditures along with all required opinions. Our procedures in this area were reviewed by the State Controller's Office acting in their capacity as cognizant agency and we were given high marks for our approach and documentation. Presently, we perform Federal Single Audits for the following cities: L 6 in Lance l SoII & Lunghard LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS r ill Azusa Brea El Monte Fontana Hawthorne Huntington Park L Lancaster Maywood Montclair Ontario IRancho Cucamonga San Dimas Upland Walnut IWest Hollywood Yorba Linda Redevelopment Agencies iWe perform financial and compliance audits for all redevelopment agencies connected with our cities. These audits include financial statement preparation as well as I conducting compliance audits required by Section 33080.1 of the Health and Safety Code. These compliance audits are performed in accordance with the State Controller's Guidelines for Compliance Audits of California Redevelopment Agencies. Some of our I agencies are very simple(one project area and no bonding)while others are very complex (eight project areas and significant bonding)with multiple pass-through agreements and owner participation agreements. For some of our agencies,we also prepare the statement I of indebtedness form that is filed with the County in which they are located. Presently, we audit the following redevelopment agencies: Artesia Hidden Hills Ontario Azusa Huntington Park Rancho Cucamonga Big Bear Lake Irwindale San Dimas I Brea Lancaster Seal Beach California City Loma Linda Upland El Monte Maywood Walnut IFontana Montclair West Hollywood Hawthorne Murrieta Yorba Linda Municipal Water Utilities We have extensive experience performing financial audits of cities with Water Utilities. Presently, we audit the following cities with Water Utilities: L Azusa Big Bear Lake Brea Chino Hills El Monte El Segundo L Huntington Park Loma Linda Montclair Ontario Seal Beach Upland L7 L r Lance Soll s Lunghard LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Joint Power Authorities We perform financial and bond compliance audits on several joint powers authorities affiliated with our municipal clients. Typically,these are building authorities which have a bond issue present and a lease agreement with the City for the facility. When we perform these audits, we also review the trustee's compliance with the provisions of the trust indenture on the bond issue, a step which most auditors do not perform. Additionally, for these entities we prepare the Special District State Controller's Report. Public Financing Authorities We are familiar with and have assisted our clients in reporting the following types of bond issues whether issued directly or through a financing authority: • Tax Allocation Bonds (Original and Refunding Issues) • Revenue Bonds(Water, Sewer, Parking Authority, Etc.) • Crossover Refunding Bond Issues • Certificates of Participation (Original and Refunding Issues) L • Mortgage Revenue Bonds (Original and Refunding Issues) • Industrial Development and Developer Bonds In assisting our clients with these types of bonds,we have prepared separate financial audits of these issues, participated on bond financing teams (on behalf of a city and/or redevelopment agency), performed computations under GASB Statement Number 7 (to determine economic gain or loss as the result of refunding) and perform annual or five year �I arbitrage computations. We have routinely been requested to issue comfort letters and or a "consent and citation of expertise" in regards to new bond issues of our clients. Special Districts We perform financial audits of the following special districts: East Kern Airport District Rancho Cucamonga Fire District(Subsidiary District) Murrieta Fire District (Subsidiary District) GASB 34 We have offered GASB 34 implementation seminars to our clients and other cities within the Southern California area. We are versed in this issue and plan to early implement some of our clients in the year ending June 30, 2001. 8 L Lance V Soll & Lunghard LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS g. Peer Review iis We are members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountant's Private Companies Practice Section. This organization has the requirement for peer review along with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards. We have participated in the peer review program since its inception and have undergone four peer reviews.The first review was conducted by Arthur Young & Company (now Ernst & Young, a National Public Accounting Firm), the following two by Harabedian, Hall&Company and the most recent by Kelly and Company. Overall, they confirmed what we already knew, that our approach and procedures comply with technical and professional pronouncements. All of these peer reviews covered governmental engagements. Our most recent peer review, conducted by Kelly&Company, is included in Appendix B to this proposal. jr h. Disciplinary Action There have been no disciplinary actions against our organization since its inception. All of our Single Audit reports are desk reviewed by either a Federal cognizant agency or the State Controller's Office acting as the Oversight Agency. We have never had a report rejected by any of these agencies. In fact,we are highly regarded and recognized by the staff of the State In Controller's Office as a firm that always submits top quality reports. 3. SUMMARY OF PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE a. Personnel Assigned to the Audit Audit Team-The most critical component in the successful completion of an audit is the personnel assigned to carry out the responsibilities. We have assembled a Lance,Soli& Lunghard, LLP team composed of individuals with the optimum mix of talents. The individuals assigned have experience in performing the tasks for which they are responsible, as well as familiarity with all municipal accounting operations. In addition, each has developed extensive skills in a variety of other complementary subjects through their work with clients in other industries. Thus, the experience gained on previous assignments can be applied and tailored to the unique needs of your organization. The partners at Lance, Soll& Lunghard, LLP are an integral part of the audit process and will be overseeing and supervising staff personnel in the field. Managers are responsible for multiple engagements, however, for"newer" clients, their involvement will be more extensive in order to gain an understanding of the client and to provide immediate supervision to the staff. For the City of Seal Beach, the personnel assigned to 9 Lance Solla Lunghard LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS the engagement would be as follows: Partner-In-Charge Donald L. Parker, CPA Concurring Partner Richard K. Kikuchi, CPA Audit Manager Kimberly A. Manning, CPA Senior Buffy J. Bullis, CPA Professional Staff 2 to 3 Resumes for these individuals follow. I 10 4, is Lance Soil s Lunghard LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Donald L. Parker, CPA, Partner r Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration - California State University, Los Angeles 1972 a Governmental Accounting and Auditing Certificate of Education Achievement Program License: Certified Public Accountant - California 1978 Continuing Education: Total hours were 124 in last three years of which 72 were in governmental accounting and auditing subjects. Memberships: California Society of Certified Public Accountants L American Institute of Certified Public Accountants California Redevelopment Association (Associate Member) California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (Associate Member) • Government Finance Officers Association(Associate Member) Experience: 28 years experience in governmental audits. V • He is familiar with the operations of Counties having been a senior internal auditor for the County of Los Angeles, Auditor-Controller, Audit Division. He specialized in the County Treasurer-Tax Collector, Fire Protection District, County Waterworks, and Department of Recreation. • Mr. Parker has extensive experience in preparing City, Redevelopment Agency and Special District financial reports. Presently he is Partner-In- Charge of the following engagements (which include all component units): 1 California City El Monte Fontana Huntington Park Loma Linda Maywood Montclair Murrieta Rancho Cucamonga San Dimas Seal Beach Upland I 1 11 a Lan Soli se r,r Lunghard LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Donald L. Parker, CPA, Partner(Continued) I Achievements: He is a member of the Governmental Accounting and Auditing Committee of the California Society of CPAs and he chairs its Redevelopment Subcommittee. Under his direction,this committee has achieved the following: r • Drafted the standard compliance opinion utilized by California Redevelopment Agencies. • Edited and revised the California Committee on Municipal Accounting's white paper on Loans Between Cities and California Redevelopment Agencies. • In addition, with regard to redevelopment agencies, Mr. Parker has developed an approach to recording low and moderate income housing deficits which has been approved by the State Controller's Office. Presently,he has developed an approach to calculating excess surplus low and moderate housing funds which has been accepted by the State Controller's Office and Department of Housing and Community Development. • He has been a speaker at the Community Redevelopment Association's update conference and has written an article for its newsletter regarding redevelopment audits. • He is a redevelopment specialist and a computer specialist. He has combined these talents to implement fund accounting systems for the Huntington Park and Rancho Cucamonga Redevelopment Agencies. Additionally,he has developed Microsoft Excel spreadsheet models for rl preparation of Redevelopment Agency Statements of Indebtedness and State Controller's Reports. These spreadsheet models have been is approved by the State Controller's Office for filing. • Mr. Parker has also been involved with the State Board of Accountancy, having served on its Rule 69 Committee,and he was the Vice-Chairman of the Positive Enforcement Committee. 12 L or Lance Soll & Lunghard LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Richard K. Kikuchi, CPA, Partner Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree- California State University, Fullerton 1985 License: Certified Public Accountant - California 1991 Continuing Education: Total hours were 136 in last three years of which 60 were in governmental accounting and auditing subjects. Memberships: California Society of Certified Public Accountants American Institute of Certified Public Accountants California Society of Municipal Finance Officers(Associate Member) Government Finance Officers Association(Associate Member) Experience: Over eleven years experience in governmental audits. He has been involved on the following major municipal engagements. • Azusa Big Bear Lake El Monte El Segundo Hawthorne Huntington Park Murrieta Ontario San Marino Upland • Yorba Linda it • This work entailed the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for those entities involved in the award programs of the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers and the Government Finance Officers • Association of the United States and Canada. • • Mr.Kikuchi has the responsibility for accomplishing federal single audits for these and other clients of our firm. These audits have met the requirements of the OMB and have been desk reviewed by the State Controller's Office. IW 13 Lance Soil s Lunghard LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Richard K. Kikuchi, CPA, Partner(Continued) Achievements: Mr. Kikuchi currently sits on the California State Board of Accountancy's Qualifications Committee, which is an advisory committee established to examine and to make recommendations for all applicants for the license of Certified Public Accountant. • He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants. • He currently serves as a technical reviewer for the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers(CSMFO). • Mr. Kikuchi currently sits on the CSMFO Special Districts Technical Committee and teaches an Introductory Governmental Accounting course through the CSMFO Career Development Committee. I I I I I I I 1 14 I a Lance Soli & Lunghard LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Kimberly A. Manning, CPA, Audit Manager Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree- University of California Los Angeles 1985 License: Certified Public Accountant- California 1990 Continuing ■ Education: Total hours were 132 in last three years of which 68 were in governmental accounting and auditing subjects. Memberships: California Society of Certified Public Accountants Y American Institute of Certified Public Accountants American Society of Women Accountants California Society of Municipal Finance Officers(Associate Member) Government Finance Officers Association (Associate Member) Experience: More than ten years experience in governmental audits. She has been the audit manager on the following major municipal engagements. Brea Chino Hills El Segundo Fontana Loma Linda Rancho Cucamonga Seal Beach Walnut West Hollywood Yorba Linda • This work entailed the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for those entities involved in the award programs of the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers and the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. • Ms. Manning has been the manager responsible for accomplishing federal single audits for these and other clients of our firm. These audits have met the requirements of the OMB and have been desk reviewed by the State Controller's Office. ' Achievements: Participated in meetings of various sections of California Society of Municipal Finance Officers and she has been a technical reviewer for the Government Finance Officers Association's awards program. 1 1 15 er Lance Soli s Lunghard LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Buffy J. Bullis, CPA, Senior Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Option in Accounting- California State University, Los Angeles California, 1998. License: Certified Public Accountant - California — pending completion of administration by the State Board of Accountancy. Continuing Education: Total hours were 137 in last three years of which 78 were in governmental accounting and auditing subjects. rExperience: Two years experience in governmental audits.Ms.Bullis has progressed in an outstanding manner. She has demonstrated her outstanding talent in the area ' of municipal accounting and auditing. During her time with the firm, Ms. Bullis has performed all phases of our municipal audits, including City and Redevelopment Agency,as well as preparation of State Controller's Reports ' for Cities and Redevelopment Agencies. She has been involved in the following City engagements: Azusa Brea California City El Monte Fontana Hidden Hills Huntington Park La Habra Heights Maywood Ontario Rancho Cucamonga San Dimas Upland Walnut West Hollywood Yorba Linda She has performed several specialized engagements such as transit district compliance audits,waste management contract compliance audit and internal control review engagements. I I 1 16 I Lance Soli & Lunghard LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS b. Staff Auditors The firm's policy of assigning seniors to an engagement requires that the senior have at least two years of municipal auditing experience. He or she must have demonstrated a high degree r of understanding of municipal accounting and auditing,as well as of the firm's overall client philosophy. Having been assigned to the engagement before is also an important factor in assigning a senior to an engagement. Due to circumstances beyond our control, we cannot guarantee the same senior for the engagement every year,but assignment of new seniors will follow the general firm practice listed above.Any changes in personnel at the senior level or above will be approved by the City. Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP's philosophy is to provide quality audit services with minimal disruption to City staff. Our focused efforts to obtain and retain quality staff have further enabled us to provide this to our clients. c. Continuing Education As a firm policy and in compliance with the continuing education requirements promulgated by the AICPA, General Accounting Office and the California Society of CPAs,all our staff auditors (certified and non-certified) meet the requirement of 40 hours of continuing education every year, with at least 24 hours in governmental accounting and auditing in a two year period. For our educational programs, we utilize in-house seminars, California Society of CPAs attendance courses, AICPA training videotapes, and self-study AICPAICalifornia Society materials. Our formal education program was reviewed by independent firms during our peer review process and no exceptions were noted. 4. SUMMARY OF RECENT ENGAGEMENTS OF SIMILAR SIZE Similar engagements performed are as follows: City of El Monte- Audit and preparation of a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR),which receives both the National and California awards. Last audit performed was ilr for June 30, 2000. Total hours were 592. Engagement partner is Mr. Donald L. Parker. Contact person: Ms. Sharon Welch, Director of Finance (626) 580-2023. Ci ty of Ontario- Audit and preparation of a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR),which receives both the National and California awards. Last audit performed was for June 30, 2000. Total hours were 589. Engagement partner is Mr. Donald L. Parker. Contact person: Ms. Carole Coney, Finance Manager(909) 395-2000. L L 17 Lance Soll s Lunghard LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS City of Azusa—Audit and preparation of a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Last audit performed was for June 30, 2000. Total hours were 466. Engagement partner is Mr. Richard Kikuchi. Contact person:Ms.Marcie Medina, Director of Finance(626)812-5291. City of Brea—Audit and preparation of a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report(CAFR), which receives both the National and California awards. Last audit performed was for June 30, 2000. Total hours were 449. Engagement partners are Mr. Richard Kikuchi and Mr. Mike Chu. Contact person: Mr. Larry Hurst, Director of Finance(714) 990-7600. [" City of Montclair—Audit and preparation of a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report i (CAFR). Last audit performed was for June 30,2000. Total hours were 398. Engagement partner is Mr. Donald L. Parker. Contact person: Mr. Richard Beltran, Assistant Finance Director(909) 625-9418. A complete listing of current city audit clients along with phone numbers of contact personnel and references as to services provided is contained in Appendix A to this proposal. We welcome your contacting any or all of these to get their opinion on the services we provide. 5. PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE a. Agreed upon deadlines will be of utmost importance and Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP intends on submitting all reports within these agreed upon timeframes. Setting a timeline which is agreed to by both parties is the foundation for this goal. We plan on holding an entrance conference with the City of Seal Beach before the commencement of the audit and establishing the desired milestones and report submittal dates. Open communication and teamwork is a critical component of a successful audit and Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP plans on accomplishing this with the City of Seal Beach. b. Timely communication is essential in all facets of the audit and ensuring timely communication with the City regarding corrections to be made will be a key issue. Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP's approach is to have open communication with designated City management and officials during the entire course of the audit. Therefore,all issues will be discussed and all proposed corrections will be communicated during our audit fieldwork. c. Required timetable In the Request for proposal, dates were specified for commencement of interim procedures (May or June), year-end field work (between September 15th and October 15th)and draft reports(between October 15th and November 15`h). We feel that with the cooperation of the City, we can comply with these reporting dates. 1 18 I is Lail nce& LunghaSo rd LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS L6. PROPOSED BUDGET Estimated hours for the various engagements are as follows: City of Seal Beach Partner Manager Senior Staff Total liCash - _ - 32.00 32.00 Receivables 32.00 32.00 Inventory - - - 8.00 8.00 Fixed Assets - - - 16.00 16.00 Accounts Payable - _ _ 35.00 35.00 Long teen debt 30.00 30.00 Encumbrances - - - 8.00 8.00 L Fund Equity - _ _ 8.00 2 8.00 Grants 25.00 25.00 Disbursements - - - 20.00 20.00 Revenue - - - 20.00 20.00 I Payroll _ _ _ 20.00 20.00 Utility Billing 20.00 20.00 Supervision 8.00 8.00 15.00 - 31.00 Report 8.00 16.00 24.00 - 48.00 Total Hours 16.00 24.00 39.00 274.00 353.00 Redevelopment Agency Partner Manager Senior Staff Total Report 8.00 5.00 5.00 18.00 Cash 6.00 6.00 Tax Increment - - - 3.00 3.00 I Bonds _ _ - 3.00 3.00 Payables and Receivables 10.00 10.00 Compliance Testwork - - - 8.00 8.00 II Supervision 2.00 5.00 5.00 12.00 Total Hours 10.00 10.00 10.00 30.00 60.00 Single Audit Partner Manager Senior Staff Total IReport 4.00 4.00 8.00 16.00 Testwork - 4.00 20.00 24.00 Total Hours 4.00 4.00 12.00 20.00 40.00 IGann Limitation Partner Manager Senior Staff Total Report 1.00 - 2.00 - 3.00 I Testwork - 6.00 - 6.00- Total Hours 1.00 8.00 9.00 C State Controller's Report Partner Manager _ Senior Staff Total Report 1.00 2.00 9.00 12.00 24.00 Testwork - - - - - ITotal Hours 1.00 2.00 9.00 12.00 24.00 Grand Total Hours 32.00 40.00 78.00 336.00 486.00 1 19 Lance $O & Lunghard LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Proposed all-inclusive fees and costs associated with these engagements are detailed later in this proposal. 7. BILLING RATES Billing rates by staffing levels are contained in the proposed fee section of this proposal. 8. OTHER INFORMATION ' Identification of Anticipated Potential Audit Problems We do not anticipate any significant potential audit problems. However,our approach 1 to resolving audit problems, once they have been identified, is to draw upon our internal resources to get the job done. Most of our clients have us prepare the financial statements and assist them in handling complicated accounting matters. Therefore,we have the resources to handle most problems encountered. With regard to City staff time,we recognize that the City of Seal Beach has limited accounting staff and thus we would attempt to resolve audit problems without utilizing City staff. As you are aware, GASB 34 will soon be implemented and Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP will do everything possible to make this a smooth transition for the City of Seal Beach. Impact of GASB Statement Number 34, Basic Financial Statements—Management's Discussion and Analysis This pronouncement established a new reporting model for governmental entities. Some parts will be similar to what is currently being reported(Management Discussion and Analysis as compared to letter of transmittal currently done in Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports)and other requirements will be substantially different(dual perspective financial statements,accrual basis of accounting in entity-wide perspective, major fund reporting, reconciliation between perspectives and capitalization of infrastructure assets). While it is impossible to predict problems associated with implementation of this pronouncement,we feel that cities should continue to maintain their accounting records on the modified accrual basis and then identify accrual adjustments at year-end which would convert them to a full accrual approach. Thus, we can prepare the fund financial statements on modified accrual basis and use accrual adjustments to prepare entity-wide perspective on full accrual approach. These would also be the basis for some of the reconciling items present in the required reconciliation of the two perspectives. Cities will also have to identify revenues that relate directly to expenditures since these must be compared to expenditures in the entity-wide financial statements. This is similar to what is currently done in preparation of the City's State I20 C Lance Soil s Lunghard LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Controller's report and probably that would serve as a starting point in this identification process. Additionally, cities will have to break out their budgets into original and final amounts for presentation purposes. Finally, infrastructure costs will have to be capitalized and depreciated. Toward that end, public works consultants may have to be engaged to determine estimated cost values. We realize that implementation of this pronouncement will mean substantial changes in the financial recording and processing of transactions, allocations, etc. We have been through changes in the past when the National Committee on Municipal Accounting adopted the current reporting model. Presently we are designing new Microsoft Excel models to accomplish the GASB 34 reporting model. These will be implemented fully by fiscal year 2000-2001 when we have some of our clients converting to this pronouncement. Insurance Requirements We currently maintained the following insurance coverage: General Liability $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, p ersonal injury and property. L, Automobile Liability - $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage. Errors and Omissions Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence. Workers' compensation - $1,000,000. Further, we will comply with the City's requirement as to the deductible amount and City named as co-insured where possible under our policies. ' 21 ■ L Appendix A IListing of Governmental Audit Clients City Person to Contact Service Codes Yrs Telephone Artesia Ms. J. Menzel, Accountant C,CR 13 562-865-6262 Azusa Ms. M. Medina, Fin. Dir. C,M,R,S,U 4 626-812-5291 Big Bear Lake Mr. J. Cuevas, Fin. Mgr. C,CR,R,U 3 909-866-5831 * Brea Mr. L. Hurst, Fin. Dir. C,M,R,S,U 2 714-990-7600 California City Ms. K. Bailey, Accountant C,R,J,CR,SI,U 33 760-373-8661 Canyon Lake Ms. K. Bennett, City Clerk C 7 909-244-2955 * Chino Hills Mr. S. McCartney, Fin. Dir. C,U 3 909-364-2642 * El Monte Ms. S. Welch, Fin. Dir. C,R,S,U 46 626-580-2019 * El Segundo Mr. B. Plumlee, Fin. Dir. C,CR,S,U 2 310-607-2240 * Fontana Ms. L. Strong, Fin. Mgr. C,R,S,U 9 909-350-6778 * Hawthorne Ms. S. Lin, Fin. Dir. C,R,S,SI,U 5 310-970-7923 Hidden Hills Ms. C. Paglia, City Clerk C,R,CR 13 818-888-9281 L Huntington Park Mr. G. Korduner, City Mgr. C,S,SI,U,M 28 323-582-6161 Irwindale Mr. A. De Dios, Finance Dir. C,R 6 626-430-2200 La Habra Hgts. Ms. S. Lindsey, City Mgr C 6 562-694-6302 * Lancaster Mr. G. Hill, Finance Director C,R,S 10 661-723-6000 Loma Linda Mr. T. Parker, Finance Director C,R,S 10 909-799-2840 L'i Maywood Mr. M. Williams, Treasurer C,R,S,CR,SI 20 323-562-5000 Montclair Mr. R. Beltran, Assist. Fin. Dir. C,R,S,J 25 909-625-9418 * Murrieta Ms. T. Ferro, Finance Director C,S 9 909-698-1040 L * Ontario Ms. C. Coney, Fin. Mgr. C,CR,R,S,U 4 909-395-2000 * Rancho Cucamonga Ms. T. Layne, Finance Officer C,R,S,CR,SI,M 20 909-989-1851 San Dimas Ms. B. Herron, Finance Director C,R,S,J 33 909-394-6200 I Seal Beach Ms. P. King, Dir of Admin Svcs C,R,CR,S,U 4 562-431-2527 San Marino Ms. D. Bell, City Manager C,S 8 626-300-0700 * Upland Mr. R. Turner, Acting Fin Dir C,R,S 7 909-931-4153 L * Walnut Ms. C. Londo, Finance Director C,R,S 26 909-595-7543 * West Hollywood Mr. P. Arevalo, City Manager C,S 9 323-848-6400 * Yorba Linda Ms. S. Hartman, Finance Director C,CR,R,S 2 714-961-7141 Service Codes: C - Financial Audit of City L CR - Prepare State Controller's Report for City J Separate Audits of Joint Powers Authorities M - Performed Audits of Mortgage Revenue Bond Issues p R - Financial and Compliance Audit of Redevelopment Agency S - Single Audit of Federal Grants in accordance with OMB Circular A-133 SI - Prepare Statement of Indebtedness for Redevelopment Agency U - Water Utility Operated and Included in Audit. * - City Participates in Award Programs and has received or anticipates receiving outstanding award. L22 Kelly & Company ' Certified Public Accountants Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Since 1974 SEC Practice Section Private Companies Practice Section Tax Practice Section September 10, 1998 To the Partners of Lance, So11 & Lunghard We have reviewed the system of quality control for the accounting and auditing practice of Lance, Soil & Lunghard (the "firm") in effect for the year ended May 31, 1998. Our review was conducted in conformity with standards established by the Peer Review Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants ("AICPA"). We tested compliance with the firm's system of quality control to the extent we considered appropriate. These tests included a review of selected accounting and auditing engagements. In performing our review, we have given consideration to the quality control standards for an accounting and auditing practice issued by the AICPA. Those standards indicate that a firm's quality control policies and procedures should be appropriately comprehensive and suitably designed in relation to the firm's size, organizational structure, operating policies, and the nature of its practice. They state that variance in an individual's performance and understanding of professional requirements or the firm's quality control policies and procedures can affect the degree of compliance with a firm's prescribed quality control policies and procedures and, therefore, the effectiveness of the system. In our opinion, the system of quality control for the accounting and auditing practice of Lance, So11, & Lunghard in effect for the year ended May 31, 1998, has been designed in accordance with the quality control standards for an accounting and auditing practice established by the AICPA and was being complied with for the year then ended to provide the firm with reasonable assurance of conforming with professional standards in the conduct of that practice. ;al K. IP Or Kelly & 41# pang Newport Beach, California L C C 3931 MacArthur Boulevard • Suite 205 • Newport Beach,CA 92660 (949)474-7440 • (800)526-0869 • FAX (949)474-7554 I Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP Certified Public Accountants Proposed Auditing Fees The auditing fees proposed below are based upon operations of the various entities comprising the City of Seal Beach as of June 30, 2000. Should operations of the entities change significantly, from those present at June 30, 2000, then the fees shown herein would be subject to further negotiation. Additionally,the fees are based upon the assumption that accounting functions would be performed and minimal adjustments would be required. To the extent that this is not the case, the fees shown would be subject to further negotiation. We do not charge extra for meeting with the governing boards of the respective entities or for the preparation of comfort or other letters to underwriters for the inclusion of our report in official statements. For purposes of this proposal, Lance, Soll &Lunghard, LLP certifies that the individual signing below is a general partner in the partnership and empowered to submit this bid. Additionally, this individual is authorized to execute a contract with the City of Seal Beach for the services specified in this proposal. A recap of the maximum all-inclusive fees proposed for the various engagements is as follows. The amounts shown are based upon the hours budgeted and contain a$1,500 increase for the City in year 2002-2003 only. This amount is caused by the implementation of GASB Statement Number 34 which will require additional efforts for statement preparation. Detail computations of these amounts are contained in the forms which follow. Year 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 City of Seal Beach $ 20,700.00 $ 22,820.00 $ 22,000.00 Redevelopment Agency 4,340.00 4,470.00 4,600.00 Single Audit 2,690.00 2,770.00 2,850.00 Gann Limitation 670.00 690.00 710.00 State Controller's Report 1,520.00 1,570.00 1,620.00 Total $ 29,920.00 $ 32,320.00 $ 31,780.00 Hourly Rates For Additional Services Should the City or Agency require additional services above and beyond the scope of this proposal, the hourly rates Lance, Soil & Lunghard, LLP utilizes will be those contained on the following attached pages. The additional cost information requested is also contained in the forms that follow. 111J // DONALD L. PARKER, CPA PARTNER 1 1 24 C SCHEDULE OF PROFESSIONAL FEES AND EXPENSES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE 2002 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Standard Quoted I Hourly Rate Hourly Hours Rate ** Total Annual Total IPartners 32.00 150.00 128.00 4,090.00 Managers 40.00 100.00 85.00 3,400.00 ISupervisory staff 78.00 80.00 68.00 5,300.00 Staff 336.00 60.00 51.00 17,130.00 Other(specify): L Subtotal 486.00 390.00 332.00 29,920.00 Total for services described in narrative section of RFP (Detail on subsesquent pages) 29,920.00 IOut-of-pocket expenses: Meals and lodging Included Transportation Included 1 Report word processing and printing Included Other(specify) Included Total all-inclusive maximum price for 2002 audit 29,920.00 C 1 I Note: The rate quoted should not be presented as a general percentage of the standard hourly rate or as a gross deduction from the total all-inclusive maximum ** Amounts in this column have been computed from the total cost for each staff category and rounded to even dollars; therefore, the Total Column will not compute. Any difference in the total has been shown as rounding. 25 SCHEDULE OF PROFESSIONAL FEES AND EXPENSES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE 2002 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS COMBINING SCHEDULE-ALL SERVICES DESCRIBED IN RFP 1 1 Nature of Service To Be Provided Total Price Schedule City of Seal Beach $ 20,700.00 Page 27 IRedevelopment Agency 4,340.00 Page 27 Single Audit 2,690.00 Page 27 IGann Limitation 670.00 Page 28 State Controller's Report 1,520.00 Page 28 $ 29,920.00 1 1 1 I 1 I 1 f I I 1 26 ,, 6. SCHEDULE OF PROFESSIONAL FEES AND EXPENSES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE 2002 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Standard Quoted Hourly Hourly Hours Rate Rate ** Total City of Seal Beach: Partners 16.00 150.00 128.00 2,040.00 Managers 24.00 100.00 85.00 2,040.00 Supervisory staff 39.00 80.00 68.00 2,650.00 Staff 274.00 60.00 .51.00 13,970.00 Subtotal 353.00 390.00 332.00 20,700.00 Meals and lodging Included Transportation Included Report word processing and printing Included Other(specify) Included Total 20,700.00 LRedevelopment Agency: Partners 10.00 150.00 128.00 1,280.00 Managers 10.00 100.00 85.00 850.00 ESupervisory staff 10.00 80.00 68.00 680.00 Staff 30.00 60.00 51.00 1,530.00 LSubtotal 60.00 390.00 332.00 4,340.00 Meals and lodging Included ITransportation Included Report word processing and printing Included Other(specify) Included ITotal 4,340.00 Single Audit: IPartners 4.00 150.00 128.00 510.00 Managers 4.00 100.00 85.00 340.00 Supervisory staff 12.00 80.00 68.00 820.00 Staff _ 20.00 60.00 51.00 1,020.00 I Subtotal 40.00 390.00 332.00 2,690.00 IMeals and lodging Included Transportation Included Report word processing and printing Included I Other(specify) Included Total 2,690.00 I Note: The rate quoted should not be presented as a general percentage of the standard hourly rate or as a gross deduction from the total all-inclusive maximum C ** Amounts in this column have been computed from the total cost for each staff category and rounded to even dollars; therefore, the Total Column will not compute. Any difference in the total has been shown as rounding. L27 L . L SCHEDULE OF PROFESSIONAL FEES AND EXPENSES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE 2002 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS I Standard Quoted Hourly Hourly Hours Kate Kate ' l ota! Gann Limitation: 1 Partners 1.00 150.00 130.00 130.00 Managers 100.00 Supervisory staff 8.00 80.00 68.00 540.00 Staff 60.00 Subtotal 9.00 390.00 198.00 670.00 IMeals and lodging Included Transportation Included I Report word processing and printing Included Other(specify) Included Total 670.00 IState Controller's Report: Partners 1.00 150.00 130.00 130.00 IManagers 2.00 100.00 85.00 170.00 Supervisory staff 9.00 80.00 68.00 610.00 Staff 12.00 60.00 51.00 610.00 ISubtotal 24.00 390.00 334.00 1,520.00 IMeals and lodging Included Transportation Included Report word processing and printing Included Other(specify) Included • Total 1,520.00 I I I I Note: The rate quoted should not be presented as a general percentage of the standard hourly rate or as a gross deduction from the total all-inclusive maximum ** Amounts in this column have been computed from the total cost for each staff I category and rounded to even dollars; therefore, the Total Column will not compute. Any difference in the total has been shown as rounding. 1 28 r is SCHEDULE OF PROFESSIONAL FEES AND EXPENSES in FOR THE AUDIT OF THE 2003 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS L Standard Quoted Hourly Hourly Hours Rate Rate ** Total Annual Total Partners 32.00 150.00 132.00 4,210.00 Managers 40.00 100.00 88.00 3,510.00 Supervisory staff 78.00 80.00 70.00 4 5, 60.00 EStaff 336.00 60.00 53.00 17,650.00 Other(specify): GASB 34 1,500.00 1 Rounding (10.00) Subtotal 486.00 390.00 343.00 32,320.00 ITotal for o services described in narrative Isection of RFP(Detail on subsesquent pages) • 32,320.00 Out-of-pocket expenses: IMeals and lodging Included Transportation Included 1 Report word processing and printing Included Other(specify) Included I Total all-inclusive maximum price for audit 32,320.00 I I I I INote: The rate quoted should not be presented as a general percentage of the standard hourly rate or as a gross deduction from the total all-inclusive maximum C ** Amounts in this column have been computed from the total cost for each staff category and rounded to even dollars; therefore, the Total Column will not compute. Any difference in the total has been shown as rounding. I29 SCHEDULE OF PROFESSIONAL FEES AND EXPENSES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE 2003 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS COMBINING SCHEDULE-ALL SERVICES DESCRIBED IN RFP 1 Nature of Service To Be Provided Total Price Schedule 1 City of Seal Beach $ 22,820.00 Page 31 Redevelopment Agency 4,470.00 Page 31 1 Single Audit 2,770.00 Page 31 Gann Limitation 690.00 Page 32 State Controller's Report 1,570.00 Page 32 $ 32,320.00 • I I 1 1 1 1 30 C SCHEDULE OF PROFESSIONAL FEES AND EXPENSES ill FOR THE AUDIT OF THE 2003 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Standard Quoted Hourly Hourly Hours Rate Rate " Total City of Seal Beach: LPartners 16.00 150.00 131.00 2,100.00 Managers 24.00 100.00 88.00 2,100.00 Supervisory staff 39.00 80.00 70.00 2,730.00 IStaff 274.00 60.00 53.00 14,390.00 GASB 34 Statement Preparation 1,500.00 Subtotal 353.00 390.00 342.00 22,820.00 L Meals and lodging Included Transportation Included Report word processing and printing Included Other(specify) Included Il Total 22,820.00 ▪ Redevelopment Agency: Partners 10.00 150.00 132.00 1,320.00 Managers 10.00 100.00 88.00 880.00 ISupervisory staff 10.00 80.00 70.00 700.00 Staff 30.00 60.00 53.00 1,580.00 Rounding (10.00) ISubtotal 60.00 390.00 343.00 4,470.00 Meals and lodging Included Transportation Included I Report word processing and printing Included Other(specify) Included • Total 4,470.00 Single Audit: Partners 4.00 150.00 133.00 530.00 IManagers 4.00 100.00 88.00 350.00 Supervisory staff 12.00 80.00 70.00 840.00 Staff 20.00 60.00 53.00 1,050.00 ISubtotal 40.00 390.00 344.00 2,770.00 IMeals and lodging Included Transportation Included Report word processing and printing Included IOther(specify) Included Total 2,770.00 I Note: The rate quoted should not be presented as a general percentage of the standard hourly rate or as a gross deduction from the total all-inclusive maximum I ** Amounts in this column have been computed from the total cost for each staff category and rounded to even dollars; therefore, the Total Column will not compute. Any difference in the total has been shown as rounding. 1 31 I cis SCHEDULE OF PROFESSIONAL FEES AND EXPENSES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE 2003 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS I Standard Quoted Hourly Hourly Hours Rate Rate ** Total Gann Limitation: r Partners 1.00 150.00 130.00 130.00 Managers 100.00 Supervisory staff 8.00 80.00 70.00 560.00 Staff 60.00 Subtotal 9.00 390.00 200.00 690.00 EMeals and lodging Included Transportation Included I Report word processing and printing Included Other(specify) Included Total 690.00 IState Controller's Report: Partners 1.00 150.00 130.00 130.00 IManagers 2.00 100.00 90.00 180.00 Supervisory staff 9.00 80.00 70.00 630.00 Staff 12.00 60.00 53.00 630.00 ISubtotal 24.00 390.00 343.00 1,570.00 Meals and lodging Included ITransportation Included Report word processing and printing Included Other(specify) Included ITotal 1,570.00 I 1 I I Note: The rate quoted should not be presented as a general percentage of the Istandard hourly rate or as a gross deduction from the total all-inclusive maximum ** Amounts in this column have been computed from the total cost for each staff I category and rounded to even dollars; therefore, the Total Column will not compute. Any difference in the total has been shown as rounding. 1 32 , I E SCHEDULE OF PROFESSIONAL FEES AND EXPENSES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE 2004 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Standard Quoted I Hourly Hourly Hours Rate Rate ** Total Annual Total IPartners 32.00 150.00 135.00 4,330.00 Managers 40.00 100.00 - 91.00 3,620.00 ISupervisory staff 78.00 80.00 72.00 5,630.00 CStaff 336.00 60.00 54.00 18,180.00 Other(specify): IRounding 20.00 Subtotal 486.00 390.00 352.00 31,780.00 ITotal for services described in narrative section of R1iP(Detail on subsesquent pages) 31,780.00 IOut-of-pocket expenses: IMeals and lodging Included Transportation Included Report word processing and printing Included Other(specify) Included I Total all-inclusive maximum price for audit 31,780.00 I I I I Note: The rate quoted should not be presented as a general percentage of the Istandard hourly rate or as a gross deduction from the total all-inclusive maximum ** Amounts in this column have been computed from the total cost for each staff I category and rounded to even dollars; therefore, the Total Column will not compute. Any difference in the total has been shown as rounding. 1 33 L SCHEDULE OF PROFESSIONAL FEES AND EXPENSES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE 2004 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS COMBINING SCHEDULE-ALL SERVICES DESCRIBED IN RFP Nature of Service To Be Provided Total Price Schedule ICity of Seal Beach $ 22,000.00 Page 35 Redevelopment Agency 4,600.00 Page 35 Single Audit 2,850.00 Page 35 Gann Limitation 710.00 Page 36 1 State Controller's Report 1,620.00 Page 36 $ 31,780.00 C C C C C C C C C O C j 34 r rr r SCHEDULE OF PROFESSIONAL FEES AND EXPENSES ill FOR THE AUDIT OF THE 2004 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Standard Quoted I Hourly Hourly Hours Rate Rate ** Total City of Seal Beach: 1 Partners 16.00 150.00 135.00 2,160.00 Managers 24.00 100.00 90.00 2,160.00 Supervisory staff 39.00 80.00 72.00 2,810.00 IStaff 274.00 60.00 54.00 14,820.00 Rounding 50.00 Subtotal 353.00 390.00 351.00 22,000.00 II 1 Meals and lodging Included Transportation Included Report word processing and printing Included • Other(specify) Included Total 22,000.00 Redevelopment Agency: IPartners 10.00 150.00 136.00 1,360.00 Managers 10.00 100.00 91.00 910.00 ISupervisory staff 10.00 80.00 72.00 720.00 Staff 30.00 60.00 54.00 1,630.00 Rounding (20.00) I Subtotal 60.00 390.00 353.00 4,600.00 II Meals and lodging Included Transportation Included Report word processing and printing Included • Other(specify) Included Total 4,600.00 ISingle Audit: Partners 4.00 150.00 138.00 550.00 Managers 4.00 100.00 90.00 360.00 Supervisory staff 12.00 80.00 73.00 870.00 Staff 20.00 60.00 54.00 1,080.00 IRounding (10.00) Subtotal 40.00 390.00 355.00 2,850.00 I Meals and lodging Included Transportation Included Report word processing and printing Included in Other(specify) Included Total 2,850.00 1 Note: The rate quoted should not be presented as a general percentage of the standard hourly rate or as a gross deduction from the total all-inclusive maximum I ** Amounts in this column have been computed from the total cost for each staff category and rounded to even dollars; therefore, the Total Column will not compute. Any difference in the total has been shown as rounding. 1 35 FOR THE AUDIT OF THE 2004 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS is Standard Quoted Hourly Hourly iiii Hours Rate Rate ** Total Gann Limitation: Partners 1.00 150.00 130.00 130.00 Managers 100.00 Supervisory staff 8.00 80.00 73.00 580.00 Staff 60.00 CSubtotal 9.00 390.00 203.00 710.00 Meals and lodging Included L Transportation Included Report word processing and printing Included Other(specify) Included LTotal 710.00 State Controller's Report: Partners 1.00 150.00 130.00 130.00 LManagers 2.00 100.00 95.00 190.00 Supervisory staff 9.00 80.00 72.00 650.00 Staff 12.00 60.00 54.00 650.00 ESubtotal 24.00 390.00 351.00 1,620.00 L Meals and lodging Included Transportation Included Report word processing and printing Included Other(specify) Included LTotal 1,620.00 L I Note: The rate quoted should not be presented as a general percentage of the standard hourly rate or as a gross deduction from the total all-inclusive maximum ** Amounts in this column have been computed from the total cost for each staff I category and rounded to even dollars; therefore, the Total Column will not compute. Any difference in the total has been shown as rounding. I I36