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File Number: 20-041 <br />including assistance with the preparation of the CAFR; <br />·Audit of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and 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; <br />·GANN 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 preparation <br />of required report; and <br />·Audit of the Vehicle Registration Fee Program (VRF) for funds received from the Alameda <br />County Transportation Commission and issuance of our report. <br />In addition to the various audit reports, Maze will assist the Finance Department with preparation <br />of the Annual Report of Financial Transactions for the City, Annual Report of Financial <br />Transactions for the Special District Report, and the Annual Street Report. <br />Maze has provided excellent service to the City and consistently ensures that the City’s records <br />are audited thoroughly and provide a sound opinion on whether the City’s financial records are <br />fairly presented. Maze is also required to test the soundness of the City’s financial internal control <br />procedures. <br />The Finance Department has experienced a high level of turnover in key management and <br />accounting positions over the last few years and therefore it is highly beneficial for the City to <br />retain the experience and knowledge of Maze for one additional year. Staff recommends that the <br />Department proceed with a new Request for Proposals for audit services commencing in <br />2020-21. <br />Maze currently has 72 municipal clients including the cities of Belmont, Brisbane, Burlingame, <br />Cupertino, Daly City, Half Moon Bay, Larkspur, Livermore, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, Pacifica, San <br />Bruno, San Carlos, Santa Clara, Sausalito, Sutter Creek, and Sunnyvale. <br />Maze’s one-year proposal for audit services, along with the three special, mandated reports, <br />totals $94,335. <br />Previous Actions <br />The City Council previously approved agreements with Maze & Associates in 2011, 2016, and <br />2018. <br />Fiscal Impact <br />Maze has agreed to a fixed cost of $92,335 for the Fiscal Year 2019-20 audit and the three <br />special, mandated financial reports. No additional budget is required to fund these services. <br />Additional costs may be necessary if the scope of service increases at City direction. <br />Budget Authority <br />The 2019-20 General Fund budget for the Finance Department already includes $95,000 in <br />Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 2/12/2020 <br />16