Sarasota County Schools
Agenda Item #14
Title
APPROVAL TO AWARD PROPOSAL #13-0217 FOR INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES
Description
Proposals to provide 'Independent Auditing Services' were received from nine vendors on January 8, 2013. The proposal of Cherry Bekaert, LLP, was the best proposal meeting the advertised specifications. These services include the external independent auditing of the district and the auditing of the schools' internal accounts. The Auditor General's Office will provide external auditing services every three years. It is projected that they will audit the district in the 2014-15 fiscal year. This proposal is for a three-year period with the option to renew for two years. The funds for these purchases are contained in the operating budget allocated to the Financial Services Department.
Recommendation
That the proposal of Cherry Bekaert, LLP, to provide 'Independent Auditing Services' in an amount not to exceed $705,900 for a five year period, be approved as presented.
Contact
CORCORAN & BLACK
Financial Impact
$705,900.00
Attachment: IndependentAuditServices13-0217Rec.pdf