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Additionally, the auditors shall review the CAFR, to assure that <br />appropriate Generally Accepted Accounting Standards have been <br />followed in its preparation to increase its chances of receiving the <br />Government Finance Officers Association's Certificate of <br />Excellence in Financial Reporting Award. Although the award is <br />not guaranteed, the auditor will perform sufficient prudent review of <br />our CAFR. <br />10. Identification of Anticipated Potential Audit Problems <br />The proposal should identify and describe any anticipated potential <br />audit problems, the firm's approach to resolving these problems <br />and any special assistance that will be requested from the City. <br />11. Report Format <br />The proposal should include sample formats for required reports. <br />C. NOT TO EXCEED FEE PROPOSAL <br />The format established in Appendix A will be used to capture the costs <br />portion of the proposal. Please submit Appendix A in a separate sealed <br />envelope and clearly marked with RFP number and description. <br />The City will not be responsible for expenses incurred in preparing and <br />submitting the technical proposal or the not to exceed fee proposal. Such <br />costs should not be included in the proposal. <br />The not to exceed fee proposal should include the following information: <br />a. Name of Firm; <br />b. Certification that the person signing the proposal is entitled to <br />represent the firm, empowered to submit the proposal and <br />authorized to sign a contract with the City of La Porte. <br />c. A total all-inclusive Not To Exceed Fee for auditing services for <br />each of the fiscal years ending September 30, 2011, 2012, and <br />2013. Identify the fee for out-of pocket expenses, if any, separately <br />from the fee for audit services. <br />d. A total all-inclusive Not to Exceed Fee for the preparation of a <br />camera-ready master copy of the CAFR, excluding the Letter of <br />Transmittal (Option A). <br />27 <br />