Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Juan Raigoza, Controller
Subject: Agreement with Macias Gini & O'Connell, LLP
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with Macias Gini & O'Connell, LLP to provide professional financial auditing services to the County for the term of May 23, 2023 through May 22, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $957,250, with an option to extend the Agreement at the County's election for one additional year through May 22, 2026 for an additional $500,250 (the "Agreement").
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BACKGROUND:
The County Charter (Article VI Section 603) provides that the Board of Supervisors shall have an annual audit made by a certified public accountant and the auditor shall report on the County's financial transactions and records and the effectiveness of internal controls. In compliance with this requirement, the County has previously contracted with outside professional auditing firms to review and report on the County's financial statements.
DISCUSSION:
The County conducted a competitive procurement to identify and retain a qualified auditing firm to perform professional audit services. A Request for Proposals (RFP) for professional audit services was issued in April 2023. The RFP was posted to Public Purchase, an online database of government bid opportunities. The County received three (3) proposals. The Review Committee evaluated the three proposals based on the criteria identified in the RFP and selected Macias Gini & O'Connell, LLP ("MGO") to provide professional audit services in view of their qualifications, experience, and satisfaction of the evaluation criteria. Pursuant to Administrative Memo B-4, a copy of the RFP matrix is included with this memorandum.
Under the proposed agreement (the "Agreement"), MGO shall, as further specified therein, conduct an audit of the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, San Mateo Medical Ce...
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