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File Number: 16-499 <br />of San Leandro: <br />·Audit of the basic financial statements, preparation of memorandum on internal control, <br />including assistance with the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial <br />Report and issuance of our reports thereon. <br />·Audit of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency footnote disclosures <br />included in the City’s basic financial statements. <br />·Testing of one major program for compliance with the Single Audit Act and applicable <br />laws and regulations and issuance of our reports thereon. <br />·Proposition III Appropriation Limit review, and issuance of report <br />·Measure B Compliance Report <br />·Measure BB Compliance Report <br />·Testing of compliance for the Transportation Development Act Programs and <br />preparation of required reports. <br />·Audit of the Vehicle Registration Fee Program (VRF) for funds received from the <br />Alameda County Transportation Commission, and issuance of our report thereon. <br />Maze and Associates has provided excellent service to the City and consistently ensures that <br />the City’s records are audited thoroughly to provide a sound opinion on whether the City’s <br />financial records are presented fairly and completely. <br />The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recommends that public agencies <br />issue an RFP every five years for audit services to ensure continued independence between <br />the City and the auditor’s review of the City’s financial statements, continued high quality and <br />comprehensiveness of the audit work performed, and competitive pricing. However, the <br />GFOA does not object to public agencies choosing the same audit firm again through the RFP <br />process. <br />Nevertheless, in this instance, the City will not issue an RFP and remain with Maze and <br />Associates due to the high level of performance they provide and their knowledge of City <br />operations and systems. The City’s Finance Department has experienced a high level of <br />turnover in key Accounting positions over the last two years and it is highly beneficial for the <br />City to retain the experience and knowledge of Maze and Associates for at least another two <br />years. California Government Code 12410.6 would require the City to rotate its lead auditor <br />with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016. This does not affect the audit firm selected, but <br />only the lead audit partner that manages the City’s audit engagement. Thus, the City is in <br />compliance with all applicable regulations regarding audit services. <br />Furthermore, in addition to the City of San Leandro, Maze and Associates also performs audit <br />services for the Cities of Belmont, Brisbane, Burlingame, Cupertino, Daly City, Half Moon Bay, <br />Larkspur, Livermore, Morgan Hill, Pacifica, San Carlos, Santa Clara, Sausalito, Sutter Creek, <br />Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 9/27/2016