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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab AOM_04/08/2004 ° - �,.�. ,. Memo: April S� 2004 T0: Mayor/Council Members From: Council Member Humpage Re: Future budget and agenda items Budget items: At future budget and Council meetings I would like the Council to consider two items that will require long range budget planning. Item I....Installation of sidewalks throughout the Village beginning with � major thoroughfares Citizens using the sidewalks are now forced into the roadway at various locations Item 2....Installation of additional street lights throughout the Village. At present approximately 70 % of the Village has street lights Agenda items: At future Council meetings I would like the Council to consider the following items: 1. Consideration of the Village absorbing all or part of the fees associated with voluntary annexation. 2. Consideration of the Village in forming a committee, (think tank) of qualified individuals whose primary purpose would be attracting new business ventures to the Village. MEMO: page 2 3. Consideration of the Vllage to meet with property owners on Cypress Drive for the purpose of beginning the Cypress Drive improvement projec� � 4. Discussion by Council of the Public Safery Memoria� In reading the previous minutes of the Public Safety Memorial Committee, it appears we are straying somewhat from our original inten� Council discussion of the intent will then be valuable to the Committee in their future endeavors Note: I have gathered a minimum amount of back-up on these issues and attached them to this memo. Respectfully, --- -----.�_ n ����� Jim Humpage STREET LIGHTS OF Tf v�' G E'� ` v � � 7 ,. � . '9 . �. ir.� � e <� ��. '� : O � ,� M ��R�ti���y� MEMURANDI� TO: Michqel R. Couzzo, Jr., Village Manager =�� FROM: Gary Preston, Director of Pubfic Works '� DATE: March 23, 2004 SU�lECt: Proposed :Cost to tnstall New Streetlights In crccordance with your request of March 16, 2004, please be advised of the foilowing cost to instali new streetlights. The cost is based on installing one streetlight every 150'. ifem Unit Cost Cost Per Streettight 2" condui# (150') $ 6.00 $ 900.00 Pullbox (1) $90.00 $ 90.� 2" sweeps (2) $25.00 $ 50.00 Hydraulic push (3) driveways $345.00 $1,035.00 Hydraulic push (.5J roadways $2b0,00 $ 260.00 Sod-trench restora#ion $ 3.75 400. Totaf $2,735.q0 1 �� contingency 27 •00 Total proposed streetlight cost �3,005.00 The abave cost is based on instc�llafion only. Florida Power & Light provides all poles, conduit, pullboxes and sweeps at no initial charge to the Village. i"t�e Village pays $12.84 per month, per streetlight for use of electricity, poles and canduit. Village Streetlights Total Viilage Roadwqy Miies: 23.75 Item Mites Percentage Raadways with new streefilights 17.24 73% Roadways with older strestfights 3.68 16% Roadways withou# streetfights 2.8� 11 % 23.75 100% �- . � °� f • . r, . . �' O S ,p;,; j�.,: „- V1LL�1Ci� pF TEQUES?A �� � ° S?REET t.IG}iT ESTIMAT �);.�r3 -- . "���� �... �� . ��. 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Condui! 116D st. .� �. �o �(�, 9C �' `U ' 2 ��x� z3 e�,, �` YG, � � '?� 2" Sweeps - 12" up on pole a into ground t{ ���'C� 3 translo�mer 5 each -d� f� r MechanicallHydraulic F'ush under roed - q � d �ncludas i e(95 tt. each) 7 each � r•� 555'� rr4act�anicavNydraulic Push urxiar roads - �� 5 indvdes e ZS h. each) 6 sach ,3f .• ��� , � � � g Sod • Trench R85IOration 175 Sq. Yd. —�-J � C' l fi TOTAL FSTIMA7ED COS � r 7�, � � " ! � / . ._ � SIDEWALKS' F Tf �r � . G � ` v s� � e ' ' �� '� ,� � � ��.f � � d �4' �� MEIVICJRANDUM T4: Michaei R. Couzzo, Jr., Villag� Manager �RCJM: Gary Preston, Director of Public Works DATE: March 23, 2004 . SUBJECT: Proposed New Sidewcik Installation Cost In accordance with your requesf of March 1 b, 2004, please be advised of the foliowing cost to instali 1,000' of 5' wide cor�erete pathway: ftem Cast Per Linear Foot Cost Per 1,000 Feet 70�' 4" concrete $12.5Q $8,750 300' 6" concrete (driveways) $18.75 $5,625 Soii remova( (1,000' ) $ 3.00 $3,000 Sod repiacement (1,400' ) $ .35 $ 490 Tofial $17,865 10� contingency 1 800 Totaf proposed cost $19,665 annexation PUBLIC SAFETY MEMORIAL Village Council Meeting Minutes August 8, 2002 Page 13 ----------------------- plans and interact with residents, to be held early enough so the residents would know what to expect. Acting Mayor Capretta commented his home had been in the first section, which had gone well and had been finished in six months or less; and the real problems arose when the work went on too long as it had in the Country Club, and people could put up with a bad situation for a short time but not if it went on and on. Councilmember von Frank commented he had been attending ENCON meetings and talking to Mr Dent, and had told him about the disaster in the Country Club and that he wished it not to continue. Acting Mayor Capretta noted the Village had used two different concepts: while going into an area to do 4-5 different projects at ance—sewers, swales, streetlights, water pipes; and to let ENCON go first and do their work or to get one contractor. Acting Mayor Capretta asked which way had been better, to which the Village Manager responded he believed the second one was better but most probably would not agree. The Acting Mayor requested sitting down and going over everything that had happened, because it was like fighting a war and what happened should be reviewed before entering into another one. Councilmember von Frank expressed his opinion the review should be done with Mr. Couzzo and ENCON. Councilmember von Frank discussed a fundraising idea for the public safety building and recommended the sale of firemarks. Firemarks had first been established by Benjamin Franklin, who established a fire department supported by an insurance company, where people bought a policy to cover their homes and that fire deparlment would respond. Councilmember von Frank presented an example of a replica firemark and a color rendering of the Village logo, which he recommended be used as the Village's firemark, although not necessarily in the colors shown. Discussion ensued. Councilmember von Frank clarified that the manufacuring would be handled privately, and Mrs. Dalack had some contacts that would do the work at a reduced price so that the profit margin could be larger. The other members of the Council indicated they thought this was a good idea. Councilmember von Frank indicated he would proceed and present an update at the next Council meeting. Village Manager Couzzo reported that events scheduled for the dedication of the new public safety building included a formal dinner dance to be held on October 17, with extremely limited seating, at the Tequesta Country Club to honor the Police and Fire Departments and their personnel; on October 19 at 10 a.m. a formal dedication ceremony at the new facility; and on October 21 in the afternoon there would be a benefit memorial golf tournament at the Tequesta Country Club, which would be announced in the Village newsletter. Some of the funds raised would be used to construct a police and fire memoriai at the 3 57 Tequesta Drive site. The Village Manager welcomed everyone to participate. X. Adjournment MOTION r v � VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA '� Post Office Box 3273 • 250 Tequesta Drive, Suite 300 �� � Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (561) 575-6200 *\ ` o Fax: (561) 575-6203 � ANNOUNCING FIRST ANNUAL POLICE AND FIRE GOLF TOURNAMENT The 1 St Annual Police and Fire Fighters Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, October 21, 2002 at the Tequesta Country Club. It will be a part of a week long celebration for the opening of Tequesta's new Public Safety Facility. This benefit will help provide funds for a future memorial to be built on the Public Safety site. The memorial will honor those who have given the ultimate in the performance of their duty. A buffet lunch will be served from noon until 1:15 pm. A four-ball scramble format will begin with a"shotgun" start at 1:30 pm. The Tequesta "Chiefs" Trophy will be presented to the winners and after engraving of the names, will be kept on permanent display at the new Public Safety Building. Numerous events and prizes are scheduled as well as a raffle. Each par 3 will have a closest to the pin prize and a longest drive will be offered to both men and women golfers. How about a closest to the pin on a par 5, you'll see it here! Come out and have a fun filled afternoon while supporting our Firefighters and Police Officers. Space is limited, so reserve your slot or foursome now, the cost will be $50 per player. For further information, please call Bethany or Jim Humpage at 747-9700 or Robbie or Kim at 575-6200. Sign up now riiiiiiiiiiiiiit�►►iiiiir Recycled Paper � VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA '� Post Office Box 3273 • 250 Tequesta Drive, Suite 300 �� � Tequesta, Florida 33469-0273 • (561) 575-6200 ,� , ' o° Fa�c: (561) 575-6203 � ANNOUNCING SECOND ANNUAL POLICE AND FIRE GOLF TOURNAMENT The Village af Tequesta proudly announced the 2' Annual Police and Fire Golf Tournamen� Proceeds of the tournament will be used for the construction of a Public Safety Monument for those individuals who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Your help in this endeavor will be greatly appreciated. The event will be held on Monday, October 20, 2003 at the Tequesta Country Club, Tequesta, Florida. We are asking you consider sponsoring a hole where a sign will be posted with your information. The sponsorship fee is �100 — made payable to the Village of Tequesta Golf Tournamen� We are also looking for raffle prizes and your help in this matter will be greatly appreciate� Help us in our acknowledgement of those individuals who protect our lives and property everyday. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Village Hall at 575-6200. Thank you in advance! James R. Humpage Golf Coordinator . Recycled Paper � y�'� . �� _ .. �� 1 746-45 1 TEL. (56 ) 0 � / FAX (561) 745-0250 �.... � �I�E�GW �l/ ` 'l./.Q���ill �� i�� .,� 201 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE. TEQUESTA, FLORIDA 33469-2009 �� in� t � �EB 13 2Q0� February 7, 2004 ; ' � -� , .::: :. � �....� °..,�' �• Mr. Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. ; Village Manager Village of Tequesta 25� Tcquesia, Drive :i�c 3G"v Tequesta, FL 33469-6203 I�: 3 ANNUAL P(3�:ICE AND FIREFIGHTER'S MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Dear Mr. Couzzo: Tequesta Country Club is pleased to again host the Annual Police & Firefighter's Memorial Golf Tournament this year on Monday, October 25, 2004. Details are to be arranged with our Club Manager, Shelagh Green, to coordinate the Buffet Lunch arrangements and Ed Ficker, Golf Professional, will be available for tournament assistance. We look forward t� seeing you and hope that the tournament and all activities are a huge success. Sincerelv. F f / � a � 'J . r, Yy � � - l:% tr"�. (.�-' " �, . James E. Odell, Chairman Golf Committee JEO/csw AUG-21-02 07:44 FROM: VILLACE QF TEQUE5TA ID= 56fl575E203 PAGE 2 � �II�LA�E ��►F` T'Et�UESTA Post 0�icc 3ktix "�27? • 25[} ��ueste f)1I'ive, Suiic 3Off 'i�ue�ta, FlorfcLi 3 }d69-(Y1i3 • t561) S'14•62fl0 �` � Fax; (361) 57�-�r7,n3 Au�UBt 21, 2002 7'0: �ur hiei�hbors �u�cf 13usi���5�cs 'I'he V�llage of Tequ��ta� in c uc}rc�inatit�n amd cele6ratic��t af the grand c>penin�, c�i' our ncw Public ��t�ty Facility 14uild�n�; is hc�ld�n� a�c�lf Tournament. 'Thc; tc}urnam�r�t will h� lteld at 1:3U �m cin Mcmc��ny, (.)utc�l�er �1, �(� �t the '�'equesta Co�►ntry C:'lut� �CIGa'I�L� within ihe Vi11�e. Nrcrccc:cis tr��m t.�e ttrurnam�t�t wi11 k� uscd �tt th�; +uc�n:;trucli�t� t�f a standing rnemctiria� kca �hc,�c �uk�lie s�n+�is wha have made th� ultimate �crif ic;�. '['he monu�m�rit will t►� lcg�:ttt.c�! in frQnt nf fihe new 1'uk�lic S�fety Facitity cc�mplex t�id greer►, Wc arc askia7�; r,11 c>ur c,eighbc�rs and bu�in�s�� ta help us im thi� �nde�vc�r. Wc are req�sting �anationy �nd �rriz�� that can bc u,�d in our raffle, l��1�: spr)n�ars are av�i�abie for a# �1t�il �i:n c��fc. �tatd �. sign will t� pl�e+d �tt th� hald rt:ct��nitin�; �a�:h ,�p�ansor. Your co��ideraiian cas;a {1���.ticrnl��'1 a��� ati me a 7�47� you h�ve��ny � cank� u in �iva�ce fc�r yc�u� Slncercty, Jim Hu�rnpa�e Crolf Tctiurnament t,t►airmaal R�;ycka Ns�peR � VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA SPECIAL EVENTS RECAP YEAR EVENT NETINC�ME 2002 1ST ANNUAL GOLF TOURNMENT 2,997.45 2002 DEDICATION DINNER DANCE 9,352.60 TOTAL FOR 2002 12,350.05 2003 2ND ANNUAL GOLF TOURNMENT 6,129.66 TOTAL FOR 2003 6,129.66 INCOME - ACCUMULATED FOR ALL EVENTS 18,479.71 '� ���� ���� ��'�'���l�' � Golf Taurnament - Police & Fire Golf Tournament � Proceeds will benefit the Village of Tequesta PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY MONUMEI'�TT � , � � . t , �' r, ! � r• 1 11 ` �'� •$5,000 CASH PRIZE for hole in one. ' ` ` � ' ` Two different holes. � . � � -, � � � Each par 3 wiil have a closest to the . Registration starts at 11:45 a.m. pi� prize. • Buffet lunch will be served from 12:00-1:00 pm • A VCR will be given to both men and • A Faur-ball scramb(e format will begin with a women for the straightest longest °shotgun" start at 1:00 pm. drive. • Prizes and BBQ immediately after tournament . How about a closest to the pin on a at the new Public Safety Facility 5? You'A see it there!!! + Entry Fee: $80A0 per player • Individuals or Teams of 4 players T hies for 1 st and 2nd place. T "Chief's" trophy will be �' '` '� p ented to the winners and after �� raving the names, will be kept � - - • ::E .��' � on permanent display at the new Public Safety Building. For more ittformation or to register call: Robbie or Kim: 575 -620o H o l e S o n s o rs h i f a r 100 0!! Bethany or 1im Humpage: 747-9700 N � (Please f�lt out form below ancl attach check and business card. � `� � � =� � z. _ - - � � � � � � _ � Make aheaks payable to: 11 1� . ' Village of Tequesta-Golf Tournament Mail yowr registsatios� to: Business Name Contact Name VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA Golf Tournament PO Box 3273 Address � Tequesta, FL 33469 Check 30To. Enclosed Phone Aanount• , The Law Offices of Pos'r OFFtcE Box 3888 (Ztp 33402-3888) PETER L. BRETON MO 1 LE 625 NORTH FLAGLER DR1VE 9TH FLOOR DarnE� Doowuaav � JoxN R. Eue�ntts, JR. 7 � 7 WEST PALM BEACH� FLORIDA 33401-0025 WI4L � H H�ou.in�on F�G` 11, MARTIN V. KATZ TELEPHONE (561) 659-7500 Pnu�A. Kn�stcen �Z FnCStNt�LE (561) 659-1789 Fwwc�s x. a LVNCH J��LL il L�IOl \1J JON C. MOYLE O7HER OFFICES: .ION C. MOVLE� JR. (� T7nTTTT7 TALLAHASSEE PnU� J. NICOLBrn ! �C S1 • � •E� - WEL.LING70N MARSHALLJ.OSOFSKY ` �� 1 Maex E. R�vnfodo � CATHY M.SELLERS pA . THOMAS A. SHEEHAN� III DIANA K. SHUP7AN5 WRITER'S DIRECT LINE ROBERTJ.SNIFFEN (561) 822 Mnrtrw M. SUatE�Muwns WILTON L. WHITE OF COUNSEL: DANIEL K. CORBE77 THOhtAS A. HICKEV WILLIAM J. PAYNE RONALD WITKOWSKI Apri17, 2004 VIA TELECOPIER & E-MAIL Councilman James Humpage Village of Tequesta 250 Tequesta Drive Village Hall Tequesta, FL 33469 Re: Annexation Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendments & Rezoning Fees Dear Commissioner Humpage: As you know, this firm represents Sal and Louise Baldino, the owners of Baldino's Italian Restaurant located at 19708 U.S. Highway One. The subject property is currently outside the corporate limits of the Village of Tequesta. Mr, and Mrs. Baldino asked that I inquire as to the cost and processing time for annexation into the Village. During our initial meeting with staff, we were informed that although the Annexation process was free, the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment and Rezoning designation require filing fees of approximately $7,000.00. For comparison purposes, I contacted officials in the Village of Palm Springs (Paul Nicoletti, Esq.), City of Palm Beach Gardens ( Kara Irwin), Town of Jupiter (Steven Mayer) and Town of Juna Beach (Damian Peduto) to determine what filing fees were associated with each municipality. In each instance, all four (4) jurisdictions indicated that filing fees are waived for voluntary Annexation, Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendments and Rezonings. However, there is one small exception. Jupiter requires that $1,200.00 be placed in a Town escrow account to pay for costs associated with legal advertising and notice to surrounding property owners. Any unused monies are returned to the applicant. Councilman James Humpage Apri17, 2004 Page 2 � If a municipality is truly seeking to offer incentives to properiy owners for voluntary Annexation, I believe it is typical throughout Palm Beach Cauniy that the majority of municipalities would be willing to waive the three (3) fees in order to expand their corporate boundaries, further their tax base and provide a greater level of municipal services for new residents through the Annexation process. I trust this information is helpful to you. Should you have any further questions, please contact me at your convenience. S' ce 1 , harles . Millar, Jr. D lo ent Planner CWM/djr cc: Mr. & Mrs. Sal Baldino G:\03798\IVL�r-Couneilm�n Humpagc 4J-04 wpd Annexation: Mayor and Council Members, Of late I have been checking with other cities and towns to find how they handle their annexation fees My interest was peeked by a gentlemen who owns a local business and wishes to annex into the Village. As hi.s property is contiguous with the Vllage, annexation i,s possible. One of the problems he has incurred were the fees The cost is basically $7, 000. 00 plus advertising. If the Village were to waive the fees, we would recover those costs in about eighteen months ( via property taxes) and continue to receive tax dollars annually. Here are the jurisdictions and their approach to "VOLUNTARY" annexation: Juno Beach ... ... ... .... Waive all associated fees Jupiter ... ... ... ... ... ... Waive Comprehensive Plan & Re-zoning fee, charge for advertisements. W. Palm Beach... .... Waive all associated fees Riviera Beach... ..... Waive all associated fees Palm Springs... ... ... Waive all associated fees, charge for advertisemen� P. B. Gardens... ..... Waive Comprehensive & Re zoning fees with Council approval, and charge for adverising. 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' r . � � � �� ����: / ����r:� � , f , �� � �� , . _ __ _. _. ._.. , . __ ____ _.e _„_ _._.� _ --.._.�_ _ .____ �__._ . � ' � G E Q� _ �� o� • � �'"� ��, : �'�.� , � t �' � Y � � <,_:,, . � � a'j � ���� /� g � O � y � _ �. � 0 4 m, ` . �v � COUM� ' f �IiL�LAC � OF' T�QU�STA 1 Proposal for Auditing Services ' RFP FI N-01-01-PO ' August 17, 2001 ' Proposer: ' � .����r�g� �����x �c� �_�r� Certified Public l�ccotrntants ' 1601 Belvedere Road Suite 200, East West Palm Beach, FL 33406 (561) 686-1551 ; ' Partners: � Charles F. Haas Deborah A. Diaz ' Business Phones: (561) 686-1551 ' Facsimiles: (561) 471-1210 ' E-Mail: cfh@haasdiaz.com dad@haasdiaz.com ' ' ' ' Table of Contents � , ,�;� �� Letter of Transmittal ' �':.� , : ; � ,�.. ;� Qualifications and Experience � �����` x�, , ; � , �� �,,�,:a lntroductior� .............................................................................................. l-1 � � ��r„�,,, ��i�ri't �'1`C7fifE�: IndustryFocus .................................................................................... 1-2 � Resources ............................................................................................ 1-2 Quality Control ................................................................................... 1-3 � k���i���rr7 ���a�fif�ir,ation�: AuditTeam ......................................................................................... 1-3 Staffing ................................................................................................ 1-4 ' Availability of the PNOposer ................................................................ 1-7 Resumes.............................................................................................. 1-7 Compliance with Government Education Requirements .................. 1-18 ' � ,. 4 , ,-rc;tf�;.��3ir.�rtr�i .�e;i`vic�;;�: Auditing ............................................................................................1-18 � Financial Reporting ......................................................................... 1-19 Federal Assistance ........................................................................... 1-19 State Assistance ................................................................................ 1-19 GFOA Cer°tificate ofAchievement .................................................... 1-20 ' Perfornzance Auditing ...................................................................... 1-20 Internal Auditing .............................................................................. 1-20 TaxServices ...................................................................................... 1-20 ' Bond Financing ................................................................................ 1-21 Arbitrage.......................................................................................... 1-21 Computer Consulting ....................................................................... 1-21 , Management Consulting ................................................................... 1-22 i,E.fer�ncf,� . ............................................................................................1-23 � :�z� {��r�ovic��ci ic� ��over��rr��r�t �: Nor7-Profif �;li�nt� .................1-24 ' Technical Proposal :'�;�pe cif Servic�s� Audit of the Village'.s Financial Statements .......................................2-1 ' Manrzgement Letter ............................................................................. 2-2 RequiredStandards ............................................................................ 2-2 Irregularities and Illegal Acts ............................................................ 2-3 ' Monitoring ofAudit Progre.ss ............................................................. 2-3 GASB Statement No. 34 ...................................................................... 2-3 Certificate of Achievement ................................................................. 2-4 , , � ' Table of Contents 1 ' -: ��t�c�« 1'I�liic�:����f��y: � -. ' , , ...�. ' Environmental Factors ....................................................................... 2-4 �� �" � � Audit Requirement.s ............................................................................ 2-6 ,, y, ���'�r� �:° Audit Tools and Techniques ............................................................... 2-7 �� ;; ' � . Professional Judgtnent ....................................................................... 2-9 /,��dii i 'i r>t',�;<;:�: , Phase I— Strategic Plrznning ............................................................ 2-10 Phase II — Execution of Audit Plan .................................................. 2-11 Phase III — Completion and Delivery ............................................... 2-12 Single Audit Approach ...................................................................... 2-12 I Audit Schedule .................................................................................. 2-12 Financial Highlights .........................................................................2-13 Conclu.sion ........................................................................................ 2-13 ' Supplemental Information Conflict oflnterest .............................................................................. 3-1 � Affirmative Statement oflndependence .............................................. 3-1 Non-Collusion .................................................................................... 3-1 Insurance............................................................................................ 3-1 ' Equal Employment OppoYtunity ......................................................... 3-1 Public Entity CYime Statement ........................................................... 3-1 D�ug-Free Workplace ........................................................................ 3-1 , Fee Proposal ..................................................................................... 4-1 Attachments: � 1. Professional Licenses 2. Quality Review Report � 3. Continuing Professional Education 4. Required Forrns 5. Sample Financial Highlights BNOChure ' � � � � � ' ' �� ; �� 9���°?�� % � �;-,���� � C utilie<I Publicl�ccc�utltau�s � August 10, 2001 � Ms. Mary Wolcott Village Clerk Village of Tequesta 250 Tequesta Drive, Suite 300 � Tequesta, FL 33469 Dear Ms. Wolcott: � We appreciate this oppartunity to respond to your Request for Proposal to provide independent audit services for the Village of Tequesta (the "Village"). The Village would be a valued client of our firm � and we pledge to commit our resources to providing the level and quality of service that fits your needs. We recognize that the Village is a unique and important entiry, and its diverse responsibilities create a challenging, dynamic and multifaceted organization. � We will perform audits of the general purpose financial state�nents of the Village for the years ending September 30, 2001 through 2003, with the option of extending the contract for two subsequent fiscal � years, in order to express an opinion on the fair presentation of the Village's financial statements in con- formity with generally accepted accounting principles and Governmeiit Auditiiig Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Goverftinaestits, and Non-Profit Orga.niza.tions; and the Rules of the Auditor Genera] of � the State of Florida; and an examination to determine whether operations are properly conducted in ac- cordance with legal and regulatory requirements. If selected, we will also assist the Village in the im- plementation of GASB 34 for fiscal year ending September 30, 2004. � We have assembled an audit team whose attributes match the requirements of your arganization. Our firm has specialized in providing professional services to government agencies for over twenty-one � years. The partners and professional staff inembers spend most of their time working with local gov- ernments, and, consequently, we understand the environment in which you operate. The selection of our firm provides you with the following advantages: � ➢ Engagement Parmers — All decisions that affect the planning, execution and completion of the audit will be made by the partners. They have solid professional backgrounds and are firmly � committed to the local government industry. They will ensure tl�at all work is done in accor- dance with the professional standards of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Government Au.ditiiig Standarcls, published by the Comptroller General of the United States, and the Rules of the Auditor General of the State of Florida. � ➢ Experience — Our firm perfarmed thirty-three audits under Govei°nment Auditing Standards in the past year. Five of those audits had a single audit requirement. We are uniquely positioned � to assist the Village with the impact of changing auditing and accounting standards. � 1601 �3elvedcz�c Poacl `�uite 200, F,ast �J�Iest Palm Beach, l 33�?�06-1 �9 � � ;`>61) 686-1551 k�ax: (561 j 4`71-1210 � � ➢ Continuity of Staff and Audit Team — Our firm has minimal staff turnover. This tt�anslates into an audit team that does not have to "relearn" your procedures from one year to the next. � ➢ Communication — We work closely with our clients, listen to their concei•ns, and anticipate their needs. We are always available to answer your questions, discuss audit issues, and resolve problems as they arise. � ➢ Industry Focus — Our senior management team averages over 17 years of professional practice in the governmental audit �eld. Unlike other firms, these individuals spend most of their time warking with � governmental agencies. This means that we will not be wasting your time asking irrelevant questions and, instead, will be a valuable resoui•ce to your organization. � ➢ World Wide Technology/Local Implementation — High quality information is vital to delivering services in today's environment. Our access to the technical resources of standard setting and oversight organi- zations and internet-based links allows us to research and develop solutions for our clients' diverse in- � formation needs. In addition, sophisticated computer aided audit tools enable us to perform data analy- sis, data convei•sion, and report generation. � Our proposal further outlines the benefits you will receive by selecting Haas, Diaz & Co. We are confident that our firm is eminently qualified to meet the challenges of this project and to deliver qualiry audit services for your investment. We are committed to performing the work within the time frame set foith in the Village's Re- quest for Proposal. The final reports on the audit will be submitted no later than March 15 following the close ' of each fiscal year. This pt•oposal is a firm and irrevocable offer for ninety (90) days. Deborah A. Diaz (dad��h�asdiaz.com) and � Charles F. Haas (cfll c�haasdiaz.com) are authorized to make representations for and to bind the firm contractu- ally. They can be reached at (561) 686-1551 or by fax at (561) 471-1210. Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions about the information provided in this proposaL We thank you for considering us and we � look forward to the opportunity to serve as your auditors. Very truly yours, ' ���-�.`G°t�I.��a.� � ., ��� L � , Deborah A. Diaz Partner ' � ' ' ' ' r t � � � � QUALIFICATIONS 8� � EXPERIENCE � I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ' � Qualifications and Experience 1 ���� � �o�������;����� ������ �_€������� �� �,� ���,. � � � ���, , j'� We offer an unparalleled team Haas, Diaz & Co., a local part- i: ��� �� `� of professionals thoroughly ex- nership with its office located in `��' a���' pet•ienced in governmental au- West Palm Beach, has been � �� � �Y �l '.. � �.,, l`�17C1e.::_. diting to serve the Village of licensed to practice in the State Tequesta. It is significant to of Florida since 1979 and has � note that in the past year we been serving the needs of a vast have performed over 33 au- array of clients for over 21 dits of governmental units, years. The firm's staff of ' encompassing the specific re- twenty includes seven Certified quirements of CAFR's, single Public Accountants, all of audits, enterprise funds, re- whom are licensed to practice development agencies, re- in the State of Florida and are ' tirement plans, and bond fi- members in good standing of nancing. We bring to these the American Institute of Certi- audits a team which has suc- �ed Public Accountants � cessfully handled many com- (AICPA) and the Florida Insti- plex and dif�cult reporting is- tute of Certified Public Ac- sues to the satisfaction of our countants (FICPA). � clients. The firm's Employer ID Num- The average years of experi- ber is 59-1934067. ' ence of the audit team man- agement proposed for this en- A copy of the �rm's Florida gagement is over 17 years. License and those of the man- This experience, coupled with agement staff to be assigned to ' our firm's low turnover of staff, this project are included in this means that the Village will have proposal as Attachment 1. a capable, competent audit team � each year of the contract period. The numbei• of professional Thus the audits will be timely auditing staff by employee clas- completed with little or no dis- sification is as follows: � ruption to your staff. ' i • ��. � . � � � � � • ,• �� � Partners 2 2 2 Managers 2 2 2 ' Supervisors 3 3 3 Senior Accountants 2 0 2 Staff Accountants 7 0 6 � T'otal 1 fi 7 l 5 , 1-1 � � ' QU111f1Cat1011S a11C� EXpe�'leriC2 � ���' ; lndustfy Focus physical and human resources. � �.� All accounting staff attend � �� ����-,�.-� ,�, Our �rm has proven to be an continuing professional edu- � ��' �' ;. ' industty leader by focusing our � ��; �. ��. cation courses exceeding the �'§�'�� -� ,,� : services primarily on govern- ' -_,, ,, mental entities. Approximately standards set by the State of 85% of our practice is devoted Florida and the requirements to clients operating under Gov- set forth in Governfnent Audit- ing Standards ("The Yellow � ernment Auditing Standards. Book"). Our comprehensive Local continuing education program Govemment 85 , assures staff inembers who are � � technically qualified and ex- perienced, and responsive to the needs of our government cli- ' - ents. Other '� We recognize that the most ef- � Of the governmental clients we ficient approach to cost effec- currently serve, over 90 percent tive services is to leverage have engaged our firm to per- highly skilled personnel with � form audit services. This focus the best equipment available. allows us to provide the highest we have made and continue to level of service to our govern- make an investment in com- , mental clients. Nlembers of our puter equipment. All of our staff have been working with audit staff have notebook com- governmental clients far as long puters running the latest re- as they have been in public ac- leases of software. We are im- ' counting. The partners and plementing the latest versions managers of the firm are ac- of electronic audit software (the tively involved with recog- so called Paperless Audit) to � nized, standard setting organi- facilitate coordination between zations at the national level all audit team members. As (Government Finance Officers part of this effort, we have in- � Association (GFOA)), state stalled a Remote Access Server level (FGFOA and Florida As- to allow our audit team to sociation of Special Districts), communicate with our office � and local level (League of Cit- from the field. These changes ies). are further enhancing the effec- tiveness and timeliness of our � Resources audits. Our �rm has made a commit Looking forward to full imple- ment to providing quality, effi- mentation of GASB 34 and its ' cient services to all clients. To new requirement for a Man- achieve this, we have made sig- agement Discussion and Analy- nificant investments in both sis (MD&A), we believe there � 1-2 i � 1 Qualifications and Experience 1 will be an increased opportunity on the quality of our audit prac- `�, � for effective graphics to be in- tice. This is the highest level of � � k,�"-�� � q� tegrated into the basic financial achievement and recognition in ' K �"� ,� ` document. We are fully pre- the peer review program. A � �r �>^ �:� '` pared to use our resources to copy of the repart on our most � `� � respond to this challenge. In recent quality review is in- 1992, we recognized that com- cluded in Attachment 2. � munication with our clients and the public would be enhanced Haas, Diaz & Co. has never by the introduction of graphic been the subject of professional presentations. At that time, we litigation or a complaint filed � developed our Financial High- with the Florida Department of lights Brochure to point out Regulation or any other regula- some of the client's more sig- tory body. In addition, the firm � nificant trends and to highlight has never been the subject of important financial activities. any federal or state desk re- Since that time, we have been views or field reviews of our ' upgrading our equipment and audits. There have been no dis- our skill set, so that today we ciplinary actions against the are able to produce full color, �rm ar the partners or employ- � laser printed documents quickly ees of the firm, and there are and efficiently. Since we have none pending. We are proud of these capabilities and equip- our� record on quality control. � ment available to us, many of our clients rely on us to produce ��lffiVi ��l�t,.lf�l���'I��I� their published reports. Audit Team � Qu�ality ControC The audit team that will serve To ensure that our performance the Village of Tequesta is com- ' is in conformity with our stated Posed of individuals who un- standards and those issued by derstand government entities the AICPA, the firm partici- and possess the technical skills pates in an external quality re- and experience necessary to � deliver quality audit services. view program requiring an on- site independent examination of This team includes two part- our accounting and auditing ners, two audit managers, and a � practice. During our firm's last supervisor, all of whom are external quality review, four CPAs licensed to practice in the audits were reviewed, including state of Florida. Technical , level personnel will be pro- two government audits. vided as needed. The structure Our firm has consistently re- of the team assigned to this en- � ceived an unqualified opinion gagement is presented below: , 1-3 ' ' � Qualifications and Experience ' -- - _ - - DEBORAH A. DIAZ ', CHARI.ES F. EIAAS ' ' ENGAGEMENT ; CONCURRIIVG REVIEi� _z L �,, � PAI2TNER i PAR77VER k �' � � . � -- � � : , s�-� ` ,� � , _ 4 Y ��� � t �„�`'`��. ,, , ... _ . ,. 9 . _. . .__- ._._- �- ' � ` ' I MARY LOU WURDACK ' I SENIOR MANAGER ' -- i i , I. KARFN M. HOY'I" � MANAGER (ENTERPRISE OPERATIONSJ ° Y KATHLEEN BRUNK �.� ' SUPERVISOR ' � i (GOVEFIIVMENT OPERATIONS i I __--- , __ _ _ _ , i� - --- I i STAFF ACCOUN'I"ANTS i' � In order to s eed the audit written ermission of the Vil- p p process, we have included a lage. , group led by Karen Hoyt. Her depth of experience in auditing Str�f'fi.r�g enteiprise operations will con- ' tribute t� the efficiency �i t�ie The percent of our staff par- audit. ticipation at the various levels is shown on the following graph: ' These professionals have a wide variety of experience in ❑ Partner � Manager providing auditing, accounting p Supervisor ❑ Staff � and advisory services to gov- ernment entities. In addition to 40% their experience and knowl- edge, the members of the audit -- - � team have the functional and technical skills to ensure a 34% comprehensive audit and single 16% ` ' � , audit. 10% The key personnel assigned to The essential functions of the � this engagement will not be proposed staff follow: � changed without the express ' 1-4 � , ' Qualifications and Experience ' Partnef� � The Partner has the primary responsibiliry for assuring that the firm's � � commitments to the client are carried out to the client's satisfaction. , Cs""�'f� i"� � ; ,� s� „ i,. ,�"��!�'� PARTNER � Essenttial Functions • Responsible for firm wide audit ptactice. ' � Allocates firm's resources to meet client's needs. • Assume overall responsibility for audit • Discusses important aspects of audit with client � Resolves any audit issues with client , • Reviews the audit work papers to ensure the audit was carried out with due professional care. • Reviews finanaal statements, auditors' reports, and management letter wmments and discusses them with clienw ' • Signs audit reports and management letters. • Meets with governing boazd to present audit reports. ' Manager � The Manager is the liaison between the partners, the client, and the pro- fessional staff. ' PARTNER � MANAGER . � � csseniiai �unciions ' • Responsible for all phases of the audit ' • Plans, schedules, and staA's the engagements. ' • Evaluates internal wntrols and work programs prepazed by staff. ' ' • Reviews working papera for accuracy and wmpleteness, aad reviews 6nancial statements for suitability of presentation and adequacy of ' disclosures. • Anticipates problem areas of the engagement and questions that will ' azise. • Keeps pazmers informed of all important developments on the engagement, analyzes problems, and recommends solutions. • Ensures that financial statements, letter of recommendations, and , reports aze prepazed in accordance with professional and firm staudards. • Communicates progress of the engagement, problems, and , resolutions to the client , � 1-5 � ' 1 Qualifications and Experience 1 Supervisor '"' The Supervisor supervises the engagement and communicates with the ' �� � , ..-.w, client on a one-on-one basis. i � �! � � ��>#t � �' PARTNP.R ' ` '�E < < ' E MANAGER . � E SUPERVISOR ' ' ' Essentzal Functions � ' • Assumes full responsibility for supervising the engagemen� � ' • Supervises staff and reviews work papers prepazed by staff to ensure ' � that they aze prepazed in accordance witl� generally accepted professional and firm standazds. � • Resolves accounting and auditing problems as they azise. � • Studies and evaluates the clients' internal controls. , � • Reviews with the manager or pazmer significant findings or questions f that arise involving accounting principles or statement presentation. , • Writes wmments for management letters. • Reviews financial statements, notes, schedules, and management ' letters for later discussion between the manager or partner and the client � Communicates the engagement's progress, problems, resolutions, and other concerns to the client. ' • Prepazes financial statements. Senior Accorcntant ' The Senior Accountant coordinates various phases of the engagement and directs one or more assistants. ' PAR'I'NER MANAGER . � ' SUPERVISOR � ' SENIORACCOUNT'ANT • • . • • . ' Essentral Functions � • Performs more complez audit procedures under the direcdon of a supervisor, manager, or partner. � � • Reviewa working papers for accurdcy and completeness. � • D'uects and instntcts assistants, where applicable, in work to be ' � � perfnrmed and in working paper review. � • Determines the eatent of test-checking required in the audit , � • Performs various procedures called finr in the audit prograni. • Assistv in preparation of financial statements. ' • . � � 1-6 ' , ' Qualifications and Experience , Staff Accountant ' '" The Staff Accountant performs a wide variety of diversified assignments �:.,�, � under the direction of supervisory professionals. ` ��, ' -- � � , a ___ _-- ---- — % � , ',�'� ' �� i _ ! PARTNER � � � � � ,; i —_ _ ____ 7 ' ;; �; I � � MAN - ------ i � ( j F�j�UPERVISOR ' I � I ' ! SENIOR ACCOUNTANT � , i• i•i . � I I!I •''; I� I STAFF ACCOUNTANT ' I ' ♦ � � ' I I � j Essential Functions � �' i . � �� � • Performs leas complez audit procedures as assigaed by supervisor. � i ' ', �• Performs tests of tcansactions and accounts. � � i i. � I , �� • Prepares and indezes worki°B PaPers. i � � i I j.' . • Tests client accounting and analysis schedules. ' i I• i'. . • Proposes adjusting enuies for review by supervisor. � i Assists in the preparation and mailing of confirmation requests. I �, j• • Informs supervisor of audit issues. i ' ' � Assists in proofing financial statements. i I � �� � �-1 � ' I' � � -� - - . _ _ I Avail�ability of tlle Pf•oposer to us and we understand the requirement to meet your dead- ' We wi11 commit the resources lines. of our �rm to complete your audit and deliver the final audit Resuisies � report to the Village by March 15th of the first year. For sub- We have included on the fol- sequent years, we will commit lowing pages the resumes of the ' to the time frame set forth in the key personnel who would work Request far Proposal. The Vil- directly with the Village on this lage will be an important client project. ' ' , , 1-7 ' ' DEBORAH A. DIAZ, CPA � Qualifications and Experience Engagement Partner � <<�� � Pf•ofessional History Pr•of'essio�al & Bacsiness � � � Affilit�tio�zs f ,.a, . � •: Public practice since 1982 ' ���� '� •: Member, American Institute ' � f � :• CPA since 1983 �� s �,`��'`'�/�s� of Certified Public Account- ' •:• Partner, Haas, Diaz & Co. since 1987 ants a Speaker on accounting and •�• Member, Florida Institute of audit issues for units of local Certified Public Accountants � governments in programs �• Member, Government Fi- sponsored by the Depart- nance Officers Association ment of Community Affairs, •� Member, Florida Government � Florida Association of Spe- Finance Of�icers Association cial Districts, the Palm � Member, Palm Beach County Beach County Chapter of the League of Cities � Florida Government Finance •� Member, Fifteenth Judicial Officers Association, and the Circuit Grievance Committee Florida Institute of Govern- •� Treasurer, Education Founda- � ments tion of Palm Beach County, Inc. PNOfession�il & Brssiness •. Past President, East Coast Experience Chapter of the Florida Insti- � tute of Certified Public Ac- Ms. Diaz has over nineteen countants years continuous experience in •�• past Chairman of the Board ' providing comprehensive ser- of Directors, Northern Palm vices to governmental agencies. Beaches Chamber of Com- She has focused primarily on merce � financial and performance au- dits performed in accordance ��iicat.io�z with Government Auditing Bachelor of Business Admini- � Standards, evaluation of inter- stration, Accounting, 1982 nal controls, and recommenda- Florida Atlantic University tions for process improvement. � ' � ' ' 1-8 ' ' DEBORAH A. DIAZ, CPA � Qualifications and Experience Engagement Partner � Govey�yzinent Expe��ience i �� : ���Y . 4 s i t .��,� , � � ' • • • • � i � � �/ � = County Line Drainage District 11 Engagement Partner , ����- East Central Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility 4 Engagem Partner East Charlotte Drainage District � � Engagement Partner � Glades County, Florida 3 Engagement Partner Greenacres, City of 1 Review Partner , Highland Beach, Village of 10 Engagement Partner Indian Trail Water Control District 1 p Review Partner Islamorada, Village of Islands 3 Engagement Partner ' Joseph Littles/Nguzo Saba Charter School 1 Engagement Partner Joshua Water Control District 11 Engagement Partner Lake Clarke Shores, Village of g Engagement Partner , Lake Worth Drainage District 13 Engagement Partner Lantana, Village of 5 Engagement Partner Loxahatche Grove Water Control District 12 Engagement Partner ' Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District 15 Engagement Partner Manalapan, Village of $ Engagement Partner � Mangonia Park, Village of g Engagement Partner Moore Haven, City of 2 Engagement Par�ner North Lauderdale, City of 2 Review Partner , North Palm Beach, Viilage of 11 Engagement Partner Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District 15 Review Partner Palm Beach County Health Facilities A uthority $ Engagement Partner , Palm Beach Gardens, City of _ 4 Engagement Partner Palm Beach Shores, Village of g Engagement Partner Palm Springs, Village of g Engagement Partner ' Pine Tree Water Control District 14 Engagement Partner Riviera Be ach, City of 1 Review Partner � School District of Palm Beach County 3 Engagement Partner Seacoast Utility Authority 2 Review Partner South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment 15 Engagement Partner � Wellington, Village of 8 Engagement Partner ' ' 1-9 ' ' � CHARLES F. HAAS, CPA � Qualifications and Experience Concurring Review I'artner ' y�of'ession�rl Histofy . Member, Information Sys- ;�"� tems Audit and Control As- .�. `", ���, �� � . Public practice since 1965 sociation �� ,�.�� .� ,,� . CPA since 1966 . Member, Florida Institute ,__ ��;, . Partner, Haas, Diaz & Co. of Certified Public Ac- � �'� ' since 1979 countants . Former Manager for an in- . Member, Government Fi- � ternational accounting firm nance Of�icers Association Former Manager for a large Member, Florida Govern- regional accounting �rm ment Finance Of�cers As- . Former Assistant Professor sociation ' for the State Univet•sity of . Member, Palm Beach New Yark County League of Cities . Former Lecturer at Florida . Member, Palm Beach � Atlantic University County Audit Committee Member, Palm Beach Pf�ofessional & Br�siness County Long Range Fi- � Experience nancing Task Force Member, Palm Beach Mr. Haas has over thirty-�ve County Road Oversight and � years experience in the public Advisory Council (Chair- and private sectors. He has co- man Fiscal Sub-Committee) ordinated and supervised pro- . Member, State of Florida ' jects and performed financial Financial Emergency Task management services for nu- Force merous governmental and non- profit arganizations. Education � P�•ofessional & Bresiness Bachelar of Arts, Accounting Affiliations 1965, Harpur College of the � State University of New York . Member, American Insti- Master of Arts, Management tute of Certified Public Ac- Science, 1967 (cum laude), � countants State Universiry of New York Member, AICPA Informa- at Binghamton, New Yark tion Technology Division ' ' ' , 1-10 � 1 CHARLES F. HAAS, CPA ' Qualifications and Experience Concurring Review Partner 1 � E- ��- �,; Governfnent Experience ' � ,F= � '� �� t i � � � � `. t ����' w�/� ; ' • � � • • • � � � , "'� ," ` County Line Drainage District 11 Review Partner Delray Beach Housing Authority 2 Engagement Partner East Central Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility 4 Review Partner , East Charlotte Drainage District 11 Review Partner Everglades Agricultural Area Environmental Protection District 12 Engagement Partner ' Glades County, Florida 3 Review Partner Greenacres, City of 1 Engagement Partner Highlantl Beach, Village of 10 Review Partner ' Intlian Trail Water Control District 10 Engagement Partner Islamorada, Village of Islands 3 Review Partner Joseph Littles/Nguzo Saba Charter School 1 Review Partner ' Joshua Water Control District 11 Review Partner Lake Clarke Shores, Village of g Review Partner Lake Worth Drainage District 13 Review Partner ' Lantana, Village of 5 Review Partner Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District 12 Review P artner ' Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District 15 Review Partner Manalapan, Village of $ Review Partner Mangonia Park, Village of g Review Partner � Mo�r� Haven, City o# 2 Review PaRner _ North Palm Beach, Village of 11 Review Partner Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District 20 Engagement Partner , Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority $ Review Partner Palm Beach Gardens, City of 4 Review Partner Palm Beach Shores, Village of $ Re view Partner ' Palm Springs, Village of 6 Review Partner _ Pine Tree Water Control District 14 Review Partner ' Riviera Beach, City of 1 Engagement Partner School District of Palm Beach County 3 Review Partner Seacoast Utility Authority 2 Engagement Partner ' South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment 15 Review Partner South Florida Water Management District 2 Engagement Partner South Indian River Water Control District 21 Engagement Partner ' Wellington, Village of $ Review Partner , 1-11 ' � MARY LOU WURDACK, CPA ' Qualifications and Experience Audit Manager 1 � �3f �,\�` P��of'essional History Pf•ofessioiz�zl & Business � � � �� Affiliations � '``� ��� ` ; CPA since 1984 '� ����,,� ,� . Manager, Haas, Diaz & Co. . Member, American Insti- � „' since 1998 tute of Certi�ed Public Ac- Former owner of a small countants local firm . Member, Florida Institute � . Former Assistant Professar of Certified Public Ac- at Point Park College in countants Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania . Member, Government Fi- . Former Lecturer at Robert nance Of�cers Association � Morris College, Pittsburgh, . Member, Florida Govern- Pennsylvania ment Finance Officers As- sociation � Pf�ofessional & Busi�zess . Member, Finance Commit- Experier�zce tee, Palm Beach County League of Cities ' Ms. Wurdack has over fifteen . Volunteer, United Way of years experience providing au- Palm Beach County, Certi- dit, accounting and tax services �cation Review Team � to organizations in both the public and private sector. Her Ediscatiosi experience includes the coordi- � nation and supervision of �inan- Bachelor of Science, Account- cial statement audits and single ing, 1982, LaRoche College, audits, identification and Pittsburgh, PA. resolution of complex audit and � reporting issues, development Master of Business Administra- of GASB Statement No. 34 im- tion, Finance Concentration, plementation plans and charts, 1992, University of Pitts- ' and hands-on implementation burgh. of the new reporting model. ' ' ' , ' 1-12 ' ' MARY LOU WURDACK, CPA ' Qualifications and Experience Audit Manager 1 � �>.r r<,,,, GoveYnrnent Experience � ���� � • � � �<<�t I� `� �.�-�,� , . . _ ' Greenacres, City of 1 Manager Highlantl Beach, Village of 3 Manager Islamorada, Village of Islands 3 Manager ' Lake Clarke Shores, Village of 3 Manager Lantana, Village of 3 Manager ' Manalapan, Village of _ — 3 Manager Riviera Beach, City of 1 Manager Wellington, Village of 3 Manager � Delray Beach Housing Authority __ 2 Manager Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District 3 Manager Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority 3 Manager ' Indian Trail Water Control District _ 3 Manager Seacoast Utility Authority 2 Manager South Florida Water Management District 2 Manager ' South Indian River Water Control District 1 Manager ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' 1-13 ' ' KAREN M. HOYT, CPA , Qualifications and Experience Manager 1 ;+> -<< Prof'essional History Professional & Cofnintcnity �,,� ti�4. . � , � Activities r �, �� � •:• Public practice since 1988 �'�����s ,' :• CPA since 1993 :• Member, American Institute `�` �' � <� Supervisor, Haas, Diaz & of Certified Public Account- i �����. ;, Co. since 1995 ants :• Member, Florida Institute of � Professio�al & Bacsaness Certified Public Accountants Expef•ie►ice •:� Board Member, Florida State University Seminole Ms. Hoyt has provided a wide Club ' range of services to numerous arganizations in both the public Ecdacccztion and private sectors for over thir- , teen years. She has extensive Bachelor of Science, Account- experience in coordinating and ing, 1985, Florida State Uni- supervising audits of govern- versity � ment and nonpro�t organiza- Master's Course Work, Florida tions. Atlantic University Master's Course Work, Florida � A signi�icant portion of her pro- International University fessional time has been spent on audits for clients operating pub- , licly-owned utilities. , ' ' ' ' ' , 1-14 ' � KAREN M. HOYT, CPA ! Qualifications and Experience Manager 1 � F> �a� Government Expef�ience ; �� ,: � �� • � , .4, �3 . . • . . . . . ,�� =� , ,� ' �� East Central Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility 3 Manager Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District 3 Manager Seacoast Utility Authority 1 Supervisor � South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment Board 7 Manager Highland Beach, Village of 1 Staff Accountant ' Palm Beach Shores, Village of 1 Staff Accountant County Line Drainage District 11 Manager East Charlotte Drainage District 11 Manager , Joshua Water Control District 11 Manager Lake Worth Drainage District 13 Manager Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District 2 Supervisor ' Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District 2 Staff Accountant Pine Tree Water Control District 2 Manager School District of Palm Beach County 3 Staff Accountant ' Children's Place at Home Safe, Inc. 1 Supervisor Communities in Schools of Palm Beach Cou Inc. 3 Manager � Joseph Littles/Nguzo Saba Charter School 1 Supervisor � � i � 1 1 1 1_�s 1 ' KATHLEEN BRUNK, CPA , Qualifications and Experience Supervisor ' v�_ �� ��, Professional History Professional & Bicsiness � A ffiliations � ,� a�� � . Public practice since 1998 � ' ,� � ' ,� . CPA since 1999 . Member, American Insti- �� 'r` . Senior Accountant, Haas, tute of Certified Public Ac- I `� �`��'" `� � Diaz & Co. since 1999 countants . Member, Florida Institute � P�•of'essionr�l � Ba�siness of Certi�ed Public Ac- Exper•ieizce countants � Ms. Biunk has provided com- Educatzon prehensive services to a number of government agencies and Bachelor of Business Admini- nonpro�t organizations. She stration, Accounting, 1997, � has directed audits and other Florida Atlantic University projects of significant size and Masters Level Course Work, complexity, most notably for Florida Atlantic University � the School District of Palm Bachelor of Science, Business Beach County. Management, 1993, Florida Atlantic University � She has also served as instruc- Microsoft Certi�ed Expert in tor for several firm-sponsored Access, 1997 continuing education activities. � � � � � ' ' � � 1-16 ' KATHLEEN BRUNK, CPA � Qualifications and Experience SupervisoY � ,, _�� �< �� Government Experience ,.� r� � ,, 1 �� � • 5�� ��� y: ,�, .. -. . . .. , Islamorada, Village of Islands 2 In-Charge Lantana, Village of 2 In-Charge Manalapan, Village of 2 In-Charge � North Palm Beach, Village of 1 Staff Accountant Lake Worth Drainage District 1 Staff Accountant ' Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District 3 In-Charge Palm Beach County Health Facilities Authority 1 In-Charge School District of Palm Beach County 3 In-Charge � Seacoast Utility Authority 1 In-Charge ' ' ' � ' , r � � � 1_l� � ' ' Qualifications and Experience l Compliance with Governinent stances, all other members of ���� �, Eclaccation Requirements our audit staff are comparably � '"� y ��. `� qualified to participate in this �� ��.��.�`y`� T In order to maintain our high engagement. Key personnel `� "����� ���:.-� level of technical competence, assigned to the audit will not be , ""''' we have a continuing education changed, however, without ap- program for all partners and proval by the Village. ' professional staff inembers that exceeds national and state stan- ����E�� ��a����������`�� ������������� �� dards. All of the audit profes- sionals of Haas, Diaz & Co. Our team has provided services � exceed the education require- in the areas of accounting, au- ments set forth in Government diting, tax, computer consult- Auditing Standards, published ing, and management advisory ' by the Compti•oller General of services. the United States. Consulting Tax ' A summary schedule of the � ��� 9% CPE units completed by the proposed key staff inembers ' during the past three years in subjects directly related to the government environment and ' government auditing follows: Professional Staff Units ; Aud�t�ng & Accounting � Deborah A. Diaz 162 �a% Charles F. Haas 123 Mary Lou Wurdack 133 The following paragraphs dis- � Karen M. Hoyt 94 cuss our extensive experience with government entities. Kathleen Brunk 96 � Autliting A detailed listing of the con- tinuing professional education We have perfarmed �inancial � courses taken may be found in and compliance audits of local Attachment 3. government entities since the formation of the firm. All of � Since all audit staff inembers our audit personnel are familiar meet or exceed the require- with the requirements of local ments to participate in audits of governments and spend most of government agencies, if the their professional time working � staff referred to above are not with special districts, munici- available to work on the audit palities, and other government because of unforeseen circum- organizations. ' 1-18 ' ' 1 Qualifications and Experience 1 Fisz«ncial Reporting . Solid Waste Recycling and � �� ��� �? � Education Grant '•'`� ���£ � There are speci�ic reporting . Small County Landfill Clo- �;��''�.� ,'' requirements for government sure �,,'�� entities who are recipients of . Housing Oppor•tunities for � federal and state financial assis- Persons with AIDS ,,.�>,�,, �,, tance. These requirements vaiy (HOPWA) ' depending on the nature of the . Ryan White Title I HIV grants received. The members Health Support Setvices of our team are experienced in . Emergency Shelter Grants auditing federal and state �inan- Program � cial assistance programs in ac- . Foster Care Title IV-E cordance with OMB Circular Emergency Watershed Pro- A-133 and the Rules of the tection Program � Auditor General. St�te Assista�zce FedeNal Assistance � . Florida Recreation and De- Federal Emergency Man- velopment Assistance Pro- agement Assistance gi�am ' . U.S. Department of Hous- . Historic Preservation ing and Urban Develop- Grants-in-Aid ment . Emergency Medical Ser- ' . Comprehensive Improve- vices (EMS) County Award ment Assistance Program General Revenue Appro- (CIAP) priation for 911 Enhance- . Section 8 Rental Voucher ments � and Certificate Program . State Aid to Libraries . Drug Elimination Program . Emergency Management (DEP) Preparedness 1 . Community Development . Local Government Com- Block Grant (CDBG) prehensive Planning and . Drug Abuse Resistance Land Development Regula- � Education (DARE) tion Assistance Program Street Level Drug Target- Disaster Relief Funding ing . Transitional Housing ' . Retired Senior Volunteer : Auto Theft Task Force Program (RSUP) Take Stock in Children . Local Government Alterna- . Communities in Schools of � tive Fuel Initiative Florida Small County Solid Waste Non Secure Detention Shel- Grant ter Program � � 1-19 ' ' , Qualifications and Experience 1 , �e �,,,; GFDA Ces•tifictcte of * Qualified for the first time ''���� �`� Achieve�rzent for the GFOA Certificate of � ;� � ''``.� ,�; °� Achievement for Excellence , � 1 c��-�-��,� ,� We are proud to have assisted in Financial Reparting. � `e'�,��'�.� ,� ��� all of our clients who partici- -`� ���� pate in the GFOA Certificate of Perfoi��nance Au�liti�zg Achievement for Excellence in � Financial Reporting Program to We are experienced in conduct- qualify far that award. This ing performance, efficiency, certificate program is recog- and program audits for local nized as the highest award in governments. We have indus- , governmental �nancial report- try practice guides and pro- ing. The GFOA Certificate of grams that we specifically tailor Achieve�nent has been award- to each engagement. These ' ed on ull of the financial state- programs are designed to iden- �nents we have prepared for tify problems and develop per- clients who participate in the formance measures and strate- ' certificate program. gic plans. Our current municipal clients Irrternc�l Aatrlitin�g � holding the GFOA Certificate of Achievement and the years Our �irm, through the activiry we assisted them to qualify for of Charles F. Haas, cuirently ' that award are as follows: serves as a member of the Palm Beach County Audit Commit- Village of Narth Palm Beach — tee. That committee is charged September 30, 1990 - 2000 with the oversight of the � County's Internal Audit De- Village of Highland Beach — partment. Every completed September 30, 1991 *- 2000 audit report is presented to this � Village of Lantana — September committee for review and ap- proval. Mr. Haas has served as 30, 1996� - 2000 one of two public members of � Village of Palm Springs — Sep- that committee since 1992. tember 30, 1995 - 2000 Tax Services � Village of Wellington — Sep- tember 30, 1996* - 2000 The term "tax services" is sometimes understood to mean � Islamorada, Village of Islands — the preparation of tax returns September 30, 1998* - 2000 for private companies and indi- viduals. However, all organiza- City of Greenacres — September tions, including government � 30, 2000 entities, need to understand and comply with various provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. ' 1-20 ' i ' Qualifications and Experience 1 Our service team has the :• Identifying and documenting %�'� knowledge and experience to compliance with legal re- � � y � >, meet our clients' tax needs. quirements of bond resolu- a E���`, ;- Our tax professionals are fully tions. �,��;�� %. versed in the ongoing changes � : �„ ��"°"`="�� in the tax law and are prepared .� Calculating the economic to put our expertise to work for gain fi•om debt refunding. clients in need of tax services. � .:. Assisting in the preparation Bond Financing of continuing disclosure documents. ' Members of our team have been integrally involved in all phases ArGitt�age of bond financing programs, � having participated in the proc- The federal government has ess for over 100 bond issues imposed complex rules to re- with aggregate financing in ex- strict the use of tax-exempt fi- � cess of $621,000,000. Our ex- nancing. Their principal pur•- pertise in this area uniquely pose is to eliminate any signi�- qualifies us to assist our gov- cant arbitrage incentives in a � ernment clients in the �inancing tax-exempt issue. We have de- area. Services provided to our termined the applicabiliry of clients include: these requirements and annually perform the rebate calculations ' •:• Identifying opportunities to for over twenty-five bond is- re�nance debt. sues. � .:• Evaluating and selecting the Cosnpacter Cons�cltin�g bond �inancing team mem- bers. We have extensive experience � in implementing computer sys- .:• Preparing �nancial feasibil- tems. Team members have ity studies. been involved in selecting ' hardware and software and set- •:• Verifying cash flow calcula- ting up accounting and general tions and escrow deposit re- business packages, including ' quirements of refunding is- word processing, publishing, sues. spreadsheet, and database ap- plications. For unique require- •: Preparing letters required by ments, we have developed spe- � bond underwriters. cific applications to fill the needs of our clients. •: Establishing the initial ac- ' counting of bond proceeds. Our personnel are computer literate and experienced in many difFerent software appli- ' 1-21 ' , ' ' � I � I � � � ' � � � ' i 1 � 1 1 Qualifications and Experience , �� � ��� y` i 4,. " , ��� „�� s"� «� ,�.;`�'' :. � � .r.ai„sa-� cations. Our computer consult- ing engagements include: •: Designing and implementing dynamic budget preparation systems. •:• Developing and implement- ing financial accounting and management information systems. •: Evaluating and implement- ing computer hardware and software products. .� Developing data processing controls to protect critical in- formation and information processing facilities against accidental loss or intentional destruction. Mar�iagernent CoizsacCting We also provide a broad range of management consulting ser- vices. Our expertise has consis- tently been utilized by govern- mental and nonprofit agencies throughout South Florida. Some of the managerial services pro- vided are listed below: •: Development and drafting of interlocal agreements under Florida Statutes, Chapter 163. •: Operations audits of man- agement activiry and pro- gram results. •: Design of cash and invest- ment management programs. •:• Reviews of accounting pro- cedures for compliance with applicable laws, internal control requirements, and ef- fectiveness. <• Preparation of revenue and cash flow projection models. •:• Organization studies to iden- tify current and future per- sonnel and facility needs. •:• Development of variable budgeting applications for cost containment and upper management decisions. c• Design and implementation of activity-based costing sys- tems. � 1 _22 �7 ' ' ' !�J � � � � � � , � r ' , , l� Qualification and Experience ;� � � �� � �,� � � , �""�1 � i i ; r: t ���.� �`�R�A -.�. ���� _r, �_ � �a� ���::����.����:�;� We present below references for several of the more significant auditing engagements our firm has performed for municipalities during the past year. � � � � � � a = � � Client � a � o� � a d LL d � 7 >- c� c� �n a Wellington, Village of Audit FYE 09/30/00 Francine Ramaglia Director of Administrative and Financial Services 8 � � 800 (561) 791-4000 Autlit Staff: Diaz, Wurtlack, Mcliveen Palm Springs, Village of Audit FYE 09/30/00 Rebecca Morse Finance Director 6 ✓ 575 (561) 965-4013 Audit Staff: Diaz, Brown Islamorada, Village of Islands Audit FYE 09/30/00 Bernie LaPira Director of Government Services 3 ✓ ✓ 564 (305) 664-2345 Audit Staff: Diaz, Wurtlack, Brunk North Palm Beach, Village of Audit FYE 09/30/00 Shaukat Khan Director of Finance 11 ✓ ✓ 465 (561) 841-3360 Audit Staff: Diaz, Maxwell Lantana, Florida Town of Audit FYE 09/30/00 Michael Bornstein Town Manager 5 ✓ 384 (561)540-5030 Audit Staff: Diaz, Wurdack, Brunk, Morrison Highland Beach, Town of Audit FYE 09/30/00 Stan Novak Finance Director 1p ✓ 268 (561)278-4548 Audit Staff: Diaz, Wurdack, Basara, Haynes � 1-23 ' ' ' � ' , ' � ' , � , , ' � ' ' , Qualifications and Experience � �`.�, � E E � � �� t ° "�i� ��� / C.,,'.L�, ;,tns� _.� � ,�����i��� ��c��rer��� �r� ��.�v�����:r� �� �rac� �v�r�R�����-w r� cs� d�:-;������ The following are examples of the services our firm has provided to gov- ernmental and non-profft agencies. a 'a -o .-. � w Client � fO � � � c y,c y U �° °� rn c Q - �, u� a� uI '..�—. p � �� p„ 7 c � C�.� i � t) � C C E C � U � aa in �c UU a`vi ci � Wellington, Village of g ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 9/30 Highland Beach, Village of 1 p ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 9/30 Palm Beach Shores, Village of g ✓ ✓ 9/30 Palm Springs, Village of g ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 9/30 North Palm Beach, Village of 11 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 9/30 Lantana, Village of 5 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 9/30 Lake Clarke Shores, Village of g ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 9/30 Manalapan, Village of g ✓ ✓ ✓ 9/30 Mangonia Park, Village of g ✓ ✓ ✓ 9/30 Islamorada, Village of Islands 3 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 9/30 Greenacres, City of 1 ✓ ✓ 9/30 Riviera Beach, City of 1 ✓ ✓ ✓ 9/30 Palm Beach Gardens, City of 4 ✓ ✓ •- � Indian Trail Improvement District 1 p ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 9/30 Seacoast Utility Authority 2 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 9/30 Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District 12 ✓ ✓ 9/30 Lake Worth Drainage District 13 ✓ ✓ ✓ 9/30 County Line Drainage District 1 � ✓ ✓ 9/30 East Charlotte Drainage District 11 ✓ ✓ 9/30 Joshua Water Control District 11 ✓ ✓ 9/30 Pine Tree Water Control District 14 ✓ ✓ 9/30 Loxahatchee River Environmental Control 15 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 9/30 District South Central Regional Wastewater Treat- 15 ✓ ✓ 9/30 ment Board East Central Regional Wastewater Treat- 4 ✓ ✓ 9/30 ment Facilit 1-24 ' ' , 1 1 , � ' ' ' �� , ' C ' ' ' ' � Qualifications and Experience �� , � . � � �: ; , .�-� �,�, � �` ���_ ,�i;, � _ Client > � _' � � � � �=' w °� rn c Q �:_ °� :_ °� y V r y � m � c (i �+ O f0 y Q- N � d l9 � � V � C C E C � i U V = � O O O N � � >- Qa <n �U UU Qtn U ix. . - . -�� � -- � . . , Palm Beach County Health Facilities g � �/ 9/30 Authorit Northern Palm Beach County Improvement 20 � � � ✓ 9/30 District South Indian River Water Control District 21 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 9/30 South Florida Water Management District 2 ✓ �/ ✓ 9/30 Everglades Agricultural Area Environment 12 � � � � 9/30 Protection District Delray Beach Housing Authority 2 ✓ ✓ .• • • -.- School District of Palm Beach County g ✓ ✓ ✓ 6/30 Joseph Littles/Nguzo Saba Charter School 1 ✓ Benjamin Private School 3 ✓ ✓ 6/30 Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Academy 7 ✓ ✓ 6/30 Glades County, Floritla 3 ✓ ✓ • • �•- United Way of Palm Beach County, Inc. 6 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 6/30 Children's Place at Home Safe, Inc. 5 ✓ ✓ ✓ 6/30 Hope House of the Palm Beaches, Inc. 5 ✓ ✓ Communities in Schools of Palm Beach 5 ✓ ✓ � 6/30 Count , Inc. Center for Children in Crisis, Inc. 1 ✓ Fern House, Inc. 7 ✓ ✓ 12/gi International Children's Museum 3 ✓ ✓ 12/31 Boca Museum Foundation 8 ✓ ✓ 4/30 Horticultural Society of South Florida 3 ✓ ✓ 6/30 1-25 ' � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � y � n � Z � n � r � � O � O � � r � ' 1 ' ' ' ' � � ' ' � ' ' � �_J � � Technica Proposal �� ,� � �� ; ,�, ��� � � f � 1� �' . , ;:�� �����:: �,�i�' �����'E�;��:� Based on ou1• unders�anding of your expectations and the re- quirements set forth in your Request for Proposal, we sum- marize the scope of our pro- posed seivices. Auclit of tlze T�illage's linas�.cial Stntetn�ents We will perform an exam- ination of the general purpose financial statements of Village of Tequesta, Florida, fot• the years ending September 30, 2001, to September 30, 2003, in order to express an opinion on the fair presentation of the gen- eral purpose financial state- ments and the combining and individual fund and account group �nancial statements and schedules in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, and an examination to determine whether operations are properly conducted in ac- cordance with legal and regula- tory requirements. We will provide an "in relation to" opinion on the supporting schedules, based on the auditing procedures applied during the audit of the general purpose �nancial statements and the combining and individual fund financial statements and sched- ules. We will issue the following compliance reports in accor- dance with applicable rules and standards: ✓ Report on compliance and on internal cont�ol over fi- nancial reporting based on an audit of financial state- ments performed in accor- dance with Gove�nment Auditing Standa�ds. The scope of the financial and compliance audit will not in- clude providing an opinion on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and Schedule of Expenditures of State Finan- cial Assistance. However, if applicable, we will issue an "in relation to" repart on that schedule, based on the auditing procedures applied during the audit of the financial state- ments. If applicable, we will issue the following additional reports: ✓ Repart on. compliance and on internal control over compliance applicable to each major federal and state program. ✓ Report on management's assertion on compliance with specified requirements of state financial assistance. We will review the Annual Lo- cal Government Financial Re- port for submission to the Flar- ida Department of Banking and Finance, pursuant to Section 218.32, Florida Statutes. ' 2-1 ' � ' � � ' , ' ' ' ' ' � lJ � ' � ' Technical Proposal ��, ' a; `'�:: �. t� ����� r� , , p ��!� , �;,��<�, Managetne�zt Letter We will also prepare a man- agement letter which will iden- tify any systemic deficiencies observed, and offer our recom- mendations for changes in ac- counting and other procedures in order to improve the process. As each potential management letter point is identified in the audit process, we will document the condition, our recommenda- tion, and the costs and benefits of recommended ac�ion. All potential comments will be reviewed with management prior to delivery of the man- agement letter in final form. Our policy is to prepare this report not as a criticism of past practices, but rather as a vehicle far suggesting improvements to enhance efficiency, manage- ment effectiveness, and the de- gree of internal control. Required Sta�a�l�rds Our examination will be per- formed in accordance with the following requirements as ap- plicable: ✓ Section 11.45, Florida Stat- utes, and other applicable statutes. ✓ Government Auditing Stan- dards, published by the Comptroller General of the United States. ✓ Audit and Accounting Guide — Audits of State and Local Govev�nnzental Units, published by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. ✓ Codification of Gove�nmen- tal Accounting and Finan- cial Reporting Standards, as promulgated by the Gov- er•nmental Accounting Stan- dar•ds Board. ✓ Statements on Auditing Standards, issued by the American Institute of Certi- fied Public Accountants. ✓ Ru1es adopted by the Audi- tor General for Local Gov- ernmental Entity Audits (Chaptet• 10.550 — Rules of the Auditor Genera�. ✓ United States Single Audit Act of 1984 ✓ Single Audit Act of 1996, as amended. ✓ OMB Circular No. A-133, Executive Of�ce of the Pi•esident, Of�ice of Man- agement and Budget, Washington, D.C., and any other applicable circular is- sued. ✓ Florida Single Audit Act, Section 216.349, Florida Statutes. ✓ Statements and inteipreta- tions issued by the Finan- cial Accounting Standards Board. ' 2-2 � � 1 � � � � � � � � � C � � � � � Technical Proposal ��� , : �� � , i '� � ���� � ,. � , � ..t•h. i'2�.. ,�, ::t3ti��.'� , ✓ Regulations of the State of Florida Department of Banking and Finance ✓ All other applicable provi- sions of rule, regulation, statute, ordinance or order which may pertain to the engagement. Irregularities and Illegal Acts Should we become aware of in•egularities or illegal acts or indications of illegal acts, we will make an immediate written report to the Village Manager or the Village Council, as ap- propriate. Monitoring Audit Pi�ogi•ess We will maintain liaison with management to assure that they are informed of each of the fol- lowing: 2. Significant accounting poli- cies. 3. Management's judgments and accounting estimates. 4. Significant audit adjust- ments. 5. Other information in docu- ments containing audited �nancial statements. 6. Disagreements with man- agement. l. The auditors' responsibility under generally accepted auditing standards. 7. Management consultation with other accountants. 8. Difficulties encountered in performing the audit. GASB State�rzei�.t No. 34 GASB Statement No. 34 is a sweeping revision of account- ing and reporting procedures for state and local governments. We are prepared to offer a full range of assistance to clients implementing this new report- ing model. Assistance could range from basic consultation to complete development of finan- cial statements. Our partners, manager, and supervisory staff have previ- ously assisted one client who early implemented GASB 34, and are actively assisting one other client who will imple- ment early. Assistance has included consultation on changes to general ledger ac- count structure; consultation on accounting for and depreciating infrastructure, including guid- ance on use of the modi�ed approach to reporting infra- structure; calculation of accu- mulated depreciation on general fixed assets at time of imple- mentation; conversion of modi- fied accrual basis accoun� bal- ances to the accrual basis as required by GASB Statement No. 34; completely reformat- ting the financial statements; and drafting Management's Discussion and Analysis. In conjunction with implementa- 2-3 � � L__1 J ' J � ' � ' ' � � � � � � � � Technical Proposal t '� (` � �* ' `s � 1 "��*5.,�y � r ����,��`,� / tion, the firm developed a set of implementation plans and charts that can be modified and used during implementation by all of the firm's governmental clients. We have created a PowerPoint presentation of GASB State- ment No. 34 requirements for use in seminars and meetings with local government of�icials. The presentation's Iogical for- mat and understandable lan- guage effectively guide users through the complexities of the new reporting model. � 9����N"�° �'�G�li__����)���-�� Our audit approach recognizes three impartant elements: ➢ Environmental Factors i� Requirements ➢ Tools and Techniques Our audit staff has been trained in GASB 34 and is fully pre- pared to assist our clients in the implementation process. Cet•tificate ofAchievefnent We will review the Village's Comprehensive Annual Finan- cial Report for submission to the Government Finance Of�- cers Association far that or- ganization's review and deter- mination of the Village's eligi- bility to receive a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. Environ�nen�tal Factors Our audit philosophy begins with our understanding of the business environment in which our clients operate. There are three environmental factors that we explicitly consider: the In- dustry Environment, the Client EnviNOnment, and the Client Inte�nal Control StructuNe. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS INDUSTRY ENVIRONMF.NT CLIFNT A.NVIRONMF?NT CLILNT INIZRNAL CONTROL STRUCI'URE �� �. lndustry Environment Our firm concentrates our efforts in the governmental and non-profit industry, so we are constantly monitoring the condition of this sector. We recognize the trends, op- portunities, constraints, and challenges affecting our cli- ents. By being committed to this industry, not only do we 2-4 ' �_1 ' 1 ' , � r ' ' , � , , ' � ' ' � Technical Proposal �,, , ,,, , s��:. � , � aa ' , �� ,� � � �', �" , keep abreast of changing laws and rules, but we also actively participate in their formulation by working with legislative committees and state-wide task forces. Our input is directed at formulat- ing legislation that can be implemented at a reasonable cost to the Iocal government, while improving financial controls and communication. :• Client Environment By specializing in this unique indus�ry, our firm has developed expertise that benefits our clients in ways beyond ful�lling audit re- quirements. We interact with our clients throughout the year, not just during the audit. We encourage our clients to contact us when- ever they have questions. We prefer that a transaction be properly structured and recorded when it occurs, rather than requiring correct- ing entries during the audit. We do our utmost to ensure that the published reports are technically correct and re- flect our high standards of presen�ation. :• Client Internal Control Structure The final factor in under- standing the environmental variables is to analyze and document the internal con- trol stt of our clients. We recognize that it is the internal control structure that is the key to information in- tegrity, both within and out- side of the organization. A strong internal control sys- tem yields many benefits, from reliable financial statements, to protection and preservation of assets, to compliance with rules and policies. Since it is only with accurate information that informed decisions can be made, it is imperative that we develop a thorough un- derstanding of how our audit client processes its data. Our comprehensive under- standing of our clients' in- ternal control structures en- ables us to suggest changes that improve internal con- trol, while at the same time making the entire process more efficient. Statement on Auditing Stan- dards No. 55, Consideration of the Internal Control StNUCture in a Financial Statement Audit provides guidance for auditors in as- sessing �he internal control structure for the purpose of an audit. As auditors of fi- nancial statements, we con- sidet� the internal control structure which consists of the following �ve elements: ✓ The Control Environment The control environment includes the management philosophy, operating style, organizational struc- ture, functions of various boards and committees, methods of assigning re- 2-5 ' , � 1 ' ' ' ' � � ' , ' ' ' , , , ' , Technical Proposal �,� , e - 1 .i 55 . f � „� � � ; � , � � ,, � � ����; { ���s ?� �.`�; sponsibility, personnel policies and procedures, and various other factors that reflect the Village's concern with control in the area of finances. We will review the various docu- ments that impact this en- vironment, and make in- quiries to determine how these ideologies are im- plemented. ✓ Risk Assessment After understanding the control environment, we will identify and assess the relevant risks to achieving the objectives of the finan- cial system. ✓ Contt^ol Activities The control procedures are integrated in the compo- nents of the control envi- ronment and accounting system. We will assess the control procedures that the Arcdit Requii�enients Village has in place. Con- sideration will also be given to potential im- provements to the effi- ciency and effectiveness of the existing procedures. Any suggestions for im- provement will be com- municated to the appropri- ate person(s). ✓ Info�mation Flow We will document the formal and informal in- formation flow relating to the processing and re- cording of financial trans- actions. ✓ Monitoring In this final component, we will review the Village's processes and practices that are in place to monitar the per- formance of its internal control structure. The second element of our audit philosophy is our understanding of specific audit requirements. REQUIREMENTS FINANCIAL COMPLTANCE SINGLE BOND REPORTING WITi-I RULES 8[ AUDIT COMPLIANCE REGULATIONS �.. Financial Reporting process on the fair presenta- Our objective is to satisfy tion of the �inancial state- ourselves through the audit ments. It is also impartant 2-6 ' ' 1 Technical Proposal 1 �E i '� s I �! d � � i, �`- ��'�= � �� �_ �,,:. , ,������ ' f�� ' e ' � ' , , , � ' , ' ' ' that the financial statements be readable, in terms of both the content and the presenta- tion. a Compliance with Rules and Regulations Our objective in this area is to satisfy ourselves that the Village is complying with the applicable rules and regulations. As new or changed rules are promul- gated, we take th� r�spo�si- biliry of alerting our clients. We believe it is in the best interests of our clients, and local governments in gen- eral, to be in compliance with these rules. Therefore, our programs are designed to assist our clients in becom- ing aware of and understand- ing the regulations. s• Single Audit Requirements Our objective in this area is to conduct a single audit which meets the needs of the grantor agencies and the re- quirements of OMB Circular A-133 and the Florida Single Audit Act. � Bond Compliance Our understanding of issues in the public finance field, honed over many years and many bond issues, allows us to focus our efforts on those items most important to the Village, and, through its fi- duciary responsibility, to the bond owners. Aac�lit Tools and Tech�ziqrces niques available to us. This element is comprised of Sam- The last element of our audit pling Techniques, Analytical philosophy is to exercise our Procedures, and ComputeN expertise in the tools and tech- Aided Audit techniques. TECHNIQUES SAMPLING ��,y��, COMPUTER TECI-IIVIQUES PROCEDURES �DED AUDIT TECHHIQUES ` Sampling Techniques the methods and extent of samples used in audits. Statement on Auditing Stan- There are four types of tests dards No. 39, Audit Sain- that involve audit sampling: pling, provides guidance on 2-7 LI ' 1 � ' ' � � ' � � � ' � ' ' ' � Technical Proposal , ., '� � € �', t �f 3 � ^ , � � ,� � � ,�-� s�� t '�: . � There are four types of tests that involve audit sampling: ✓ Account Balance Tests Substiantive tests of ac- count balances are per- formed on year end bal- ances. For example, a common test that we ap- ply to an accounts receiv- able balance is to confirm a sample of receivables. Certain accounts justify a 100 percent examination, such as confirming a bank balance, which does not involve sampling at all. ✓ TNan.saction Tests and Control Tests Substantive tests of trans- actions and tests of con- trols are often combined in order to utilize one sample to achieve more than one audit obj ective. An example of this would be to test cash disburse- ments by examining the supporting documentation to determine that the transaction is valid and properly valued and coded. We would also test the controls to verify that the transactions were properly authorized in ac- cardance with the Vil- lage's procedures. ✓ Compliance Tests Tests of compliance with Iaws and regulations are included with the tests of transactions and controls, when practical. Addi- tional samples are some- times necessary to test specific laws and regula- tions. For instance, we select a sample of t� expenditures, testing the supporting documentation for compliance with the Florida Statutes and any applicable policy of the Village. Sample sizes for compliance testing are de- termined based on the number of transactions and the significance of the requirement. v Analytical Procedures Statement of Auditing Stan- dards No. 56, Analytical Pro- cedures, provides guidance on the use and extent of ana- lytical procedures in all au- dits. Analytical procedures are required in the planning and overall review stages of the audit, and are used in the following areas: ✓ Audit Planning Analytical procedures can provide great insight in planning an audit. These analyses can enhance our understanding of the Vil- lage's transactions and events that may have oc- curred during the year un- der audit. We compare the current balances to the 2-8 ' ' t 1 ' ' , � ' ' � ' � 1 � ' , ' , ' Technical Proposal % \ �-�, � �� t t '^��d � ��� prior year and to the cur- rent budget. Isolating signi�icant differences can identify areas that may require additional at- tention during the field work. For example, such a review could identify a new revenue source for which we would need to obtain documentation to support the collection of such monies. ✓ Substantive Tests Analytical procedures can be used as effective sub- stantive tests in certain circumstances, for exam- ple, testing certain payroll related expenditures, such as payroll taxes, which are a speci�c percent of wages. ✓ Ove�all Review Analytical procedures used at the conclusion of the audit are designed to assess the conclusions reached and evaluate the overall financial state- ment presentation. a� Computer Aided Audit Techniques Our approach to the audit in- Pyofessional Judgnrent The final element of our audit philosophy is to meld our ex- pertise in our client's environ- tegrates traditional audit techniques with a total sys- tems concept. We are ac- tively committed to using computer based audit tech- niques in the audit process. Our knowledge of informa- tion systems and the use of personal computers yield significant savings in the time required to complete an audit. As computers have become more integral to the financial management system, our au- dit procedures have met the challenge by incorporating many new techniques into the audit process. We are implementing the 1at- est versions of electronic au- dit software (the so-called Paperless Audit) to facilitate coordination between all au- dit team members. As part of this effort, we have installed Remote Access Server to al- low our audit team to com- municate with our office from the field. These changes are expanding the ef- fectiveness and timeliness of our audits. ment, the audit requirements, and available tools and tech- niques into a cohesive and ef�- cient audit process. Our profes- sional judgment, developed over 2-9 ' r.� 0 � � , � � � � , � � � ' ■ J � ' ' Technical Proposal .��, G , ,'�� � ��� \ �� � ���; many years of serving govern- mental clients, is the catalyst for delivering our services in a timely and relevant manner. This interaction between envi- ronmental factors, audit re- quirements, and technology is demonstrated in the following diagram: ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS � -- - _ _ _ � I ' INDUSTRYF.NVIRONMI?NT � '. _ _ i : � . .__ � ' CLIENT ENVIRONMENT ' l ��. '� � �� � ix.a � _ . . _.. __ _. . ;; t .:' ; CLIENI' IN1'ERNAL J lj CONTROLSTRUCTURE u�� ' _ _ ;,- - REQUIREMENTS � r¢1nNCrni. RF.i'ORTING coMevnrrc� Wf113 RUI.PS & REGIAATTONS su� r-� r AUD1T ne�umr�.�s BOND COMPLAtdCB t�����9's' ��6�����: i� P R STRATEGIC I � PIANNING U F E D S G F.7CI?CUTION OF S AUDIT PIAN E I M O E N COMPLETION N A � DELIVERY T � � L The audit will be conducted in the following three phases: PJzase L � Strc�te ic Play:f�in A thorough understanding of your organization and its oper- ating environment is essential for the development of an audit plan for an efficient, cost effec- tive audit. During this phase, we will meet with appropriate TECHIVIQUES SAMI'IING TF.CkIIVIQUAS �rrn�.mcw� PAOCCDURPS wr+rvirrc � AIDED AUDTT 1'F.CFINIQUES ti personnel to update our under- standing of your operations and, at the same time, give you the opportunity to express your ex- pectations with respect to the services that we will provide. Our work effort will be coordi- nated so that there will be mini- mal disruption to your staff. During this phase we will per- form the following activities: . Review the regulatory and statutory compliance require- ments within which the Vil- lage operates. This will in- 2-10 � ' � ' ' ' , � � � � � i i , ' � � Technical Proposal �� �i � ti � �.� '��� ` �, � y � clude a review of applicable federal laws, state statutes, ordinances, resolutions, debt instruments, contracts, other agreements, and minutes of meetings of the Council and various committees. . Review major sources of in- formation such as budgets, organization charts, proce- dures manuals, financial sys- tems, and management in- formation systems. . Obtain reasonable assurance concerning the consistency of application of accounting principles between the year being audited and the preced- ing year. . Update our understanding of the Village's internal control structure, including making an assessment of audit risk. . Consider the methods that the Village uses to process ac- counting information which influence the design of the in- ternal cont�•ol structure. This understanding includes know- ledge about the design of relevant policies, procedures, and records, and whether they have been placed in operation by the Village. . Design audit programs to en- sure that they incorporate the consideration of financial statement assertions, specific audit objectives, and appro- priate audit procedut•es to achieve the specified objec- tives. . Identify and resolve account- ing, auditing and reporting matters. �hase II — Execution of' Audit Plan The audit team will complete a major portion of transaction test- ing and audit requirements dur- ing this phase. The p�ocedu�es performed during this period will enable us to identify any matter tha� may impact the completion of our audit work or require the attention of man- agement. Tasks to be performed in Phase II include, but are not limited to, the following: ■ Apply analytical procedures to assist in planning the nature, timing, and extent of auditing procedures used to obtain evi- dential matter for specific ac- count balances or classes of t��ansactions. ■ Perform substantive tests of account balances and transac- tions. Statistical samples will be drawn of major transaction systems, including cash dis- bursements, cash receipts, ac- counts payable, and payroll. ■ Perform tests of compliance with laws and regulations. ■ Review test results and pre- liminary conclusions. 2-11 ' ' ' 1 � � � ' e ' ' � , ' � � ' � ' Technica Proposal �`� �-�� � $ �_ � �,d � ` ��� • �� � � �� � '�<< �a,, Plit�se II!— Completio�i atzd Delivery In this phase of the audit, we will complete the tasks related to the closing of year-end bal- ances and financial reporting. This will include final testing in the areas of compliance, bal- ance sheet accounts, revenue, and expenditures, among oth- ers. All reports will be re- viewed with Village manage- ment before issuance, and the engagement principals will be available to meet with the Council to discuss our report and address any questions they may have. Sisigle Aicdit Approach As required by OMB Circular A-133, a risk-based approach will be used for the single audit. Initial single audit procedures will consist of a determination of the major program(s) to be audited, assessment of audit risk, and calculation of material- ity. Through review of OMB Circular A-133 Compliance Supplement and grant agree- ments and through communica- tion with grantor agencies, we will determine applicable com- pliance requirements and de- velop an efficient audit ap- proach. We will prepare audit programs to guide the identifica- tion and testing of internal con- t��ols and compliance require- ments. Our preliminary �ndings and conclusions will be docu- mented and schedules will be drafted for discussion with man- agement. After discussion with management, the single audit reports and schedules will be finalized for issuance. Ars�lit Schedacle Our proposed schedule for per- forming key aspects of the audit for the year ending September 30, 2001, follows: Inte7 �eldwork + � � '� � � ��E �t�;,�u;;�. �i Year end fieldwork - start Decen�ber I 5, 2001 Year end fieldwork - complete .►anuary 20, 2001 Recommendations to MaaZagement January 20, 2002 Draft Report to client February 20, 2002 Auditor's Report to client March 15, 2002 , 2-12 , ' , Technical Proposal ��, � ���; � ` � '���' i ,,���; , � � �a � ' � ' ' � � � � ' ' , , This schedule will be revised for subsequent years ending September 30, 2002 and 2003, to conform to Village require- ments specified in the Request for Proposal. Fifzcz�ZCitcl Higlzlights As part of our audi�, and to dis- charge our responsibilities un- der Chapter 218.50 F.S. ("Local Government Financial Emer- gencies Act"), we develop trend analyses for significant �inan- cial parameters. In turn, we use rhis data to �nhance our presen- tations to the public and gov- erning body by preparing a fi- nancial highlights brochure. This brochure makes extensive use of graphs and charts to communicate some of the more important trends and activities occut��ing in the financial area. An example of a financial high- lights brochure is included as Attachment 5. Conclusiosi The partners and staff of Haas, Diaz & Co. are committed to providing the Village of Te- questa with the resources and expertise we possess. If se- lected, we will work closely with the Village's staff to ac- complish all the tasks required for a comprehensive financial and compliance audit that ex- ceeds the performance specifi- cations set forth in the Request for Proposal. � 2-13 � � � r � r � � � � � v � � � � � � � � � � � � � 0 � �r r� � � �� �� � y O � Zr ' , � ' , ' � � ' ' � , ' , , ' � ' Supplemental Inf ormation � ��':=�. W' a j ;,� _ ' "` ry� �. �� , � � �% ���}i. Corzflict of'In�tet�est We have inquired of our part- ners and staff and have deter- mined that there is no existing or potential conflict of interest with the Village of Tequesta, Flarida. Affif�mative Statenzeszt of Iyzdepe�zden�ce We have determined that our firm is independent of the Vil- lage of Tequesta and its com- ponent units, as de�ned by gen- erally accepted auditing stan- dards and Government Auditing Standards, published by the Comptroller General of the United States. Nor7-Collusion We certify that we have not in any way colluded with any other proposer with respect to the submission of this proposal. hzsu��ance Haas, Diaz & Co. is covered by insurance in the following amounts: Professional Liability Insurance, $1,000,000; Com- mercial General Liability Insur- ance, $2,000,000; Automobile Liability Insurance, $1,000,000; Workers Compensation Insur- ance, as required by law. A certificate of insurance may be found in Attachment 4, A. Equr�l Esnploynze�zt D�l�lOf'1liiZlly Haas, Diaz & Co. has a policy which requires that all em- ployment related activities be conducted in a manner which attracts, retains and motivates employees without regard to race, religion, color, national oi•igin, sex, age or handicap. All employees are responsible for helping our firm maintain a climate which provides equal opportunity for a11. Public E�ztity Cf•inze State�ae�at Neither Haas, Diaz & Co., nor any of its partners, employees, members or agents who are ac- tive in the management of the firm, nor any affiliate of the firm, have ever been charged with or convicted of a public entity crime. Dj�ug-Free Workplace The Policies & Procedures Manual of Haas, Diaz & Co. contains a Drug Free Work- place policy. 3-1 � � � � � � � � � � � � A � � � � � � � � � � � � O � O V J � r ' L 1 ' 'J ' ' � Fee Pr . „� ; _, .. .. _ _f.Yr,�., :'' � ' , -� �, \ � , � �. ;� y � ,�� Haas, Diaz & Co. presents this fee proposal to serve the Village of Te- questa as independent certi�ied public accoun�ants and to perform an examination of the general purpose financial statements of the Village of Tequesta far the years ending September 30, 2001, through Septem- ber 30, 2003. The total, all inclusive maximum price for our services related to the �nancial and compliance audits for each of the three audit years is as follows: Year Ending September 30, 2001 $ 34,000 2002 35,000 2003 36,000 Total $ 105,000 ' ' ' � , ' � � �! � , Based on our firm's significant experience with Single Audits, we esti- mate that the cost associated with conducting this type of engagement will not exceed $5,500. This fee quote assumes that no mare than one federal ar state program has to be audited as a major program in a given audit period. No travel or out of pocket costs are anticipated in the performance of this engagement. The above fee estimates assume reasonable conditions and accessibility of records, and client assistance in obtaining the required items we will need to perform our procedures. In an effort to minimize costs, it is our practice to utilize client personnel, as authorized by the Village, to assist us with this engagement. Our fee also includes any consent letters required by bond underwriters as part of a proposed financing. If the underwriters have need of addi- tional services requiring a significant additional investment of staff time, then a separate budget using the fee schedule presented below would be developed. If, during the contractual period covered by the agreement, additional services are needed by the Village of Tequesta, compensation for these engagements will be negotiated separately for each service and shall be billed based on the following schedule of hourly rates: 4-1 ' � � � I � � , � � ' � � ' ' , ' ' , ' Fee Proposal ," �.. � u-�. , �; ,�; �. �` _��` � � _ � 3, an;. 4 � , , �' � f� Hourly Rates Level Partners Managers Supervisory Staff Senior Accountants Staff Accountants $ 175 125 110 95 60 This proposal is a fir�rz and irrevocable offer for ninety (90) days. Please contact Charles F. Haas or Deborah A. Diaz at (561) 686-IS51 for any additional inforfnation you ntay need Yegarding this fee pro- posal. L'�►� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � y � � n � � � � y � ' � ' ' ' ' , ' ' ' ' � ' � ' ' ' ' Attachments �� 4 `� a y ;y � � 1 i y ,��`.c � ., � � ` , r% = ��»;,� ,,,. 1. Professional Licenses 2. Quality Review Report 3. Continuing Professional Education 4. Required Forms S. Sample Financial Highlights Brochure ' ' Attachments ' �� �,�� ; , � �� , ;t �. r 1�' 4� k � l , T�. `.�,,,:,y , ' e � � � � � � � � � � 1. Professional Licenses � i� i� � � , ' � � ' , ' ' ' ' ' � ` 1 ACn �_� ( 6�J ��7' � STATE OF FLORIDA Ji�F�1l.�if9FiJ`t" �f Gt15IElE,�.` .��l�C �`Ft� � , 't , �Al_ :REl,iJ1_^i�):r.)t:! DT'.'i_`_ �:Cli• (:i� ;�t;!.(:fl.;i�.I7;",I � � �_:ccFNSF r.�;,;:: r;�� �r;u� � ,,, ;�., r. �rs��ir � /�: � _ __ _ . ___ ___- __ __ ------- — _ - - — —_ ...— ---__ _ ZhB ..JGUi � ��ilf�!I:�Y �,I;�! I•,� i C;I.:?I:� Namedhelow �, i_ r+,:;;;i�as,r.:., Under 4he provisions of Chapter �'• :� f5. Expiratian date: ;!=".:s: �-� i , � %! �� � : 1?,4A5, 1�"tti� S i,(l_. "601 Tic�.�,;rLr,r�;x� RD S?E 2C'�JE L-0EST PAE.hi LtI:A+�H FL 3� 106 JEI' PVSI-i �,QVElthdt?F' .,,;�•.?�i:iiri �: :i_ DISPLAY AS RE�UIRED BY LAW °��-'�'� � i"�' �'�� ' ' ' , ' , , ' i ' � � � � � � � , � CHARLES F. HAAS � S7ATE t7F Fi.ORIDA _ � i rti c� G� �.;rri, • s r,ryo �,r;F� � ,, , u � � rs nE �c ,�;rrr ra� � C�'.L�.LI�I 4 ' _: F+� , r; _;c� � _ � .. _ , � � ,, � zr� : � ;; 3 ic;e�io t �t r , � . � ._ _ . . .,. , .�-!'-. o��ae uv ns wr�e,i3ir,r� r,v � a�r �. -,� � . ra .uv DEBORAH A. DIAZ --- STATE OF FLOAIDA , ;;a t , s: � -.� . ,., � ,_ ir ,�- _ - � �. ; <' r [ hdi+� _ _ �amea be�aw � . . . . . . . Un�er the prnxie�on5 0l Chap4ef PS. i.s:pl�a?hin dale: . � . D�SPLAV AS REQUIRED BY lAW ' '� "�� ' I , ' ' ' , , ' ' � , , , , ' � � ' � ' MARY LOU WURDACK iiC"; � :.; ' ; ;;' ;j (; STATE OF FLORIDA � - ,�rrP.<V t1 lc 1 -��_ It � c:.N� rt�il��z ' rOt�dwL SFfa�JLFi�[Sr1[•S � � � L . a:!_t l�� ;7F� �t�_it_i.T .hfrY . � . . � . _. _ . .---- �---. . . ------- --- — - � � ; - . � ��.i-P �r� ��ILCR �—'i � . . � . . . .- . x .-. _ . . .. �. . . .-- - .._ .... _. ._-__ ._. _._ _ .. ._ _ ... _._ _ _.._ �� ----- .—.. .__ ThE : ,. ,�.v i �. -... � �et� 4ained keiow Utider ihc provis�ons of fhapier �-r F5. Expiration date: ; �;�: :. � �; i : ���i ,� �i C•i- ._ `��F : ...�, f_!'�1 ;:iF_i11�. t�t_ .. , T- „ a., ���; � �,tsr�� � a�rar,f � �r_�r., DISPLAY AS REOUIRED BY LAW �`%F �.L YI;RY KAREN M. HOYT STATE OF FLV�PDA ..�..,...;�MF3N�r GF� l3USINE�.SS i?tdD F�OFE85TONA� REGULATIU��� tI:VISiCiN CF ACCOUfdTFl^JC,Y � ._ __.. .. .... .. . .. .... __- -----.._. ___. .. �l��t�.,r rtr�� -,��- � �c- —��, _. e��ed�be`lov,� 1-;T;� iEB t: ACCOUp :, { r r� ��c� U i 3v tti� p t us�ads n� �h p�� FS - � , ;s�[ti .�t.'; :_. . . _.. �;_I. !i K t��i i'f : �'.f ,. UiSVLAY AS HEOUIRE� 6Y LAPd :.':f}� � 1'F TAF+Y�� � KATHLEEN E. BRUNK �G� ':! ` .) i STATE OF FLC}N1DA z�t�F�r�H�M��r�r t�� �3ussNrsa FlN�s s�aorESSiantA� r��cu�_ara�,u L7IViSTOh1 dF AGCDUNtANGY __--- — .. _. ___ __ __ ._ ... . . ... .. ' Li(:Etd�E NBR _ _ _ �(33, fl01 OOd�e C�-:3 AC —U0�3F.417 .. ._. _ _ , ... __. _ _._... . . ._ _ _...__.. . _. . ____. .__.__ _ __ _.. __. . NBrtI¢d t18t0�iU1 S} i kit F 11D1 S(. A('t;(.7UNTANT .t�: . cetv,l�ti� t(nder the p�avisions uT G�haR�er :y7�1 fS, f.xuiratfondate: P]E'C 31, F?C'4�' t)FVUN!{, <',�f }.t; }� 1�-i;1 . :',�Uit��11�! 1.-:.i`r; I CJ47e� r !�!� ' {<� � t_+r�i_i_aric`�[r�.i j_; _,:x�ih .JEC� Rt �+ c:c��t r7r1� :; r{': ', t tvk;I t. ;� .. 1't?�t O1SPl.AY AS (iFUUiREU F3Y LAW SL(:F2P� 1 t+NY , ' � Attachments , ��� 1 "'�,,�` 4 � jF ,'��i� � �.. C�„ 4 .1'�� . S ' n tN i ' , ' ' C 1 � � � � �l � � � � 2. Quality Review Report � , ' ' ' _J IJ l,'' � L�1 � � , ' � r lJ ' C� ' � ,,...�,Cly �1L�3��T' �: C�II�'�PAI�I� �ERTIFIED PUBLIC AGCOUNTANT� FipCJ West Hillstmrn E3h�i.. Suite, 59C3, [;k.:arfie.3c1 f3enc3i, Flundb 334A� �(�5Q) A1�-1C1(YJ • Faz (95dp 419-t04D Toil free t89E1 n1�-�7?7 • E•Mail cpa��tlgitbartcorn: '1'0 lhe (����t�ers l-(aas, Diaz �. Campa�iy Sepfell�ber l2, 200Q Wc .}�ave rcvietiYred ihe svstem c�f c�iia�liiy c�«�rt�l fo�• tl�e �ccaua�tita� and atrditii�� �ractie� a�f Haas, T�iar & C',UUa���ixy�, i'..�. (tl�e #ix���} iri e�f�ci �far tl�e yeax ei�d�d March 31, '�OOQ .y �Ffit��n of �u�lit�F cantrol ertcon��as��s tl�e; t:�r.rt�'s �r�azaiz�tional stracture anci t��e pc�l.ic;ies �ic�c�pt�;d a�ac� pz•oced��•cs establisla�d tc� provicie it �Fitl� re�s�nal�l� a4surance o#� cotnplvin� witl,t prolessional stai�dards. Th� eleme�l�.s c�f ca��ality� eoiitr•ol �re desceibed in t�e Skatimc;nts on QuG�Iity Contr�l Stancizrc3s issi�ed bY the Arr�erican tnstitute o# Ce.rti�ecl PiibIie Accc�untai7t� (:1IC'Pr-t). '1"l�e tiesi�;n ��f tl�e systeaz� �aad c�ax�pliarlce wiih it: are tl�e rc:spc�r�sibifiiy cai' t}ic 1ir�ti.. C)tir res�orasibility is tt� ex�>ress ��� opinio►a ou tlie de;�ign c>f the s}�stem, ���lci tl�e firit�'s cainplia�lcz �vith tlle system bastd an c�ur revi�:4v, C>ur revie«+ ���as c�nd��cted in ticic�rciai�ce witl� siandards established by the C'Eer �Ze���ie:�x� I3�ar�1 af thi 11ICPA. In p�;rfor�nin� our re�rie�v, �We c>�t�iined an undecstandin„ o£ tl�e systen� ot c�ualii��� contraf for�tl�e 1irn�'s �tccr��t�7txn� and �udrt�ing pr�ctiicc. Iti adciitian, ��e tesced c�zz�pl.i�ra�� �vith t1i,� �rr��'s qu�lit}� cc�ntral poiiaies and pr��ccdure� t� thc exte�t tivc c��asidered apprn�riate. Tl�ese tests cavereci tl�e applicatioza of' thc tir►n's poIicies a�ati }�rocedures c�n sclected en�atei3�e��ts. Becar�se oiir revie�v rvas based c�n s�l�ctive kc;�t5, it �uc�uld not necessarily di:;cl�se all ���r;�kne54es in tli�; systen� �:l�t�uality coa�ta•ol or a(1 instances of' l�ck of compkiar�ce witl� it. Bec�u;�e tltere �re inhere�it li�nit�i�ons in tllc e:f'�:ecti�Fen�ss ot` an�� s;�rstem <7f t{�►�lit?E c.c���trol, dcpartures frorn t.he syst�m n1a�� �ccur ��nrl nat b�; cietc�tc�d, F�is�, �roj�.ctic�n �f an} e��al���tior� c�f � systen� c?�' qii�lit}� coaitrol Ta ti�t4irc perincls is ��ibj�ct to tile risk t1�at tl�e systez�i a.f qu�iit}� cox�tro] n�a�° t�ecc�nYe inac3e�uate bec����se of cl��n�e:� in conda'tions, or bec��use t1�e c�e�ree t>f ct��nplianc� with t}�e palicics or proeec�ur�s nza}� d�teric�r�te. Ir� c�ur opic�ic�tz, the s��ste�n of� c�iia:l.it�� e���iroi fc>r ilie acc<�unting ancl at�cl'zt:it�� practice of I-Iatas, IJi<►;� c�, C;U�pany�, P.�. iu e:f#'�ct f'or tl�e year ���decl �farch �i'l, 2Q00, has been desi��aed tt� �nect tlie req�iir�m�nts of the c�uali�y' cc�ntr�l st'ttnd�trds ,fi�r �ta <icet�ut�tiais? �t�d auditiz�� ��ractic� establisl�ed by� t[ae �ICI'l� ancl was cc>zr����icc3 �uit1� du� the ycar tiaen e;ndccl to provicie the ��irm tivitl� �•c.asonabte ass��rc�ncc t�#.' co�npluin� «titti p.rp('essic�tra[ slaruiards. � �� ..�.���.,� � �:-,.;��-� ;t.i�. Gilbcrt � C.on�pany�, GPAs Amerc�n InstiGUCe of Certified Public AocounCan�s •�lorid2 fr7scitute oP Ce^tiFied P�;�b3'rc.�,cro�in�nts , ' Attachments 1 ' �� � � C � 3 �� t �}. ' _ t:Gt',i;... ' � � ' r 3. Continuing Professional Education � � � lJ � � � � � i� � Haas, Diaz � Co. Continuing Education � All of the audit rofessionals of Haas Diaz & Co. exceed the education re uirements as set forth in p , q �� Government Auditing StandaNds, published by the Comptroller General of the United States. The fol- lowing chart displays the firm's emphasis on government related Continuing Education far� the key members of our proposed audit team during the past three years: � � � � 1 �, 1 0 1 2 d � U � c N C � � � � Diaz Haas Wurdack Hoyt Brunk � A detailed schedule of the government CPE units completed for the three-year period beginning July 1, 1998, and ending June 30, 2001, for the staff inembers proposed to direct this engagement follows: ' DEBORAH A. DIAZ 1;�Yl��Ll�fr[_'r77�17� ��LII'lf7C']' ' ❑ ❑ � � �.J � , • - � . - • - . ' • . 07/01/1998 GFOA 92nd Annual Conference 9 09/02/1998 1998 Annual Conference of Special Districts 7 05/26/1999 GFOA 93rd Annual Conference 14 06/09/1999 Alternative Revenue Sources for Local Governments 8 06/09/1999 FGFOA 1999 Annual Conference 21 07/15/1999 Non Profit Accounting and Auditing Update 11 07/28/1999 Governmental Accounting & Financial Reporting Update 8 03/24/2000 GASB Statement #34 8 05/17/2000 2000 FGFOA/FACC Annual Conference 21 06/22/2000 Complex Single Audit Issues for Government & Non Profit 11 07/13/2000 Government Reporting Models for 2000 & Beyond 9 07/20/2000 Governmental Accounting & Financial Reporting Update 8 05/16/2001 2000 FGFOA/FACC Annual Conference 27 Total Government Units 162 � ' ' , ' � � � � � � � � � ' , � � , CHARLES F. HAAS ( 017C1/t'1'"1/'7� I�f VIPt1' �UI'(I�IL'l" 07/01 / 1998 12/09/1998 12/10/1998 05/26/1999 06/04/1999 07/ 15/ 1999 08/20/1999 11 /05/ 1999 11 /10/1999 03/24/2000 06/14/2000 09/20/2000 10/20/2000 02/21 /2001 GFOA 92nd Annual Conference Audits of HUD Assisted Projects Advanced Audits of HUD Assisted Projects GFOA 93rd Annual Conference Southeast Regional Accounting Show Non Profit Accounting and Auditing Update 1999 MIP User Conference 1999 Arbitrage Rebate Conference FASD Special Districts Conference GASB Statement #34 GFOA 94th Annual Conference Florida Single Audit Act & Local Government/Non Profit Auditing Seminar 6th Annual Mini-Seminar for Elected Officials Arbitrage Rebate Conference Total Government Units � 12 8 8 10 12 11 12 11 7 8 6 5 5 8 123 MARY LOU WURDACK ,-1uc/rt ,�llcrr���r,�,c�l� . �. . � 05/26/1999 GFOA 93� Annual Conference 16 07/15/1999 Non Profit Accounting and Auditing Update 11 07/28/1999 Governmental Accounting & Financial Rep. Update 8 09/24/1999 Accounting Show "Yellow Book " Track 6 03/24/2000 GASB Statement #34 g 06/14/2000 GFOA 94th Annual Conference 14 06/22/2000 Complex Single Audit Issues for Government & Non Profit 11 07/13/2000 Government Reporting Models for 2000 & Beyond 18 07/20/2000 Governmental Accounting & Financial Reporting Update 8 Continued on the following page... L__! ' � ' � � ' � � ' ' � , , , ' � � MARY LOU WURDACK (Continued) . �. . . 09/20/2000 Florida Single Audit Act & Local Government/Non Profit Auditing Seminar 6 02/21/2001 Arbitrage Rebate Conference 8 06/03/2001 GFOA 95` Annual Conference 13 06/07/2001 FASD Special Districts Conference 6 Total Government Units 133 KAREN M. HOYT �t lcrira��c� . �. - . . 08/11/1998 Implementing SAS No. 82 8 07/15/1999 Non Profit Accounting and Auditing Update 11 07/28/1999 Governmental Accounting & Financial Reporting Update 8 06/22/2000 Complex Single Audit Issues for Government & Non Profit 11 07/13/2000 Government Reporting Models for 2000 & Beyond 9 07/20/2000 Governmental Accounting & Financial Reporting Update 8 09/20/2000 Florida Single Audit Act & Local Government/Non Profit Auditing Seminar 6 05/16/2001 2000 FGFOA/FACC Annual Conference 17 05/24/2001 Workpaper Preparation Techniques-Government 11 06/21/2001 Arbitrage Update/Tips & Tricks for Excel, Macros 5 Total Government Units 94 KATHLEEN BRUNK ,� 11�JL'!'t�1.5'O t' • �. • • 08/11/1998 Implementing SAS No. 82 8 06/21/1999 Activity Based Costing/Non Profit/Medicare 3 07/15/1999 Non Profit Account & Auditing Update 11 07/29/1999 Governmental Accounting & Financial Reporting Update 8 03/24/2000 GASB Statement #34 8 Continued on the following page... ' ' , L_ J ' ' � ' ' ' ' ' � � , � � � � KATHLEEN BRUNK (Continued) . �. . . 06/21-22/2000 Complex Single Audit Issues for Government & Non Profit 11 07/13/2000 Government Reporting Models for 2000 & Beyond 18 07/20/2000 Governmental Accounting & Financial Reporting Update 8 05/24/2001 Workpaper Preparation Techniques-Government 11 06/21/2001 Arbitrage Update/Tips & Tricks for Excel, Macros 10 Total Government Units ss ' u ' Attachments 1 1 '�� $�� 3 `—.�'� n w y ��1 � ' � h. �'t)U`�: � � � 1 C ' ' 4. Required Forms lJ 1 1 �_l 1 lJ 1 �I 1 ' ... .. ' ' ' , ' , � , ' ' � ' ' t ' ' ' ' Village of Tequesta Auditing Services RFP No. FIN-01-01 FALURE TO COMPLETE THE REG�UIRED ATTACHMENTS MAY RESULT IN YOUR PROPOSAL BEING DEEMED NON RESPONSIVE. THIS PAGE AND THE FOLLOWING PAGES ARE TO BE RETURNED WITH YOUR PROPOSAL. IN ADDITION TO THESE ATTACHMENTS, YOU MAY SUBMIT ADDITIONAL PROPOSAL DATA IN ANY FORMAT YOU FEEL APPROPRIATE. IMPORTANT NOTICE BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR PROPOSAL. MAKE SURE YOU.... x 1. Carefully read the entire RFP package and then properly complete and sign the PROPOSAL FORM (Attachment "An). X�_ Comnle{P �ncl �i?n th�± f�ln[�I-(�[�I I l l�l(�N /�FFIf�IVAT a�ri hav� i� �r��o�� notarized (Attachment "B"). x 3. Complete and sign the CERTIFICATION page (Attachment "Cn). X 4. Complete and sign the R�FERENCES page (Attachment °D"). x 5. If you qualify, complete and sign the VENDOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE form (Attachment "EA). X 6. Include proof of insurance in accordance with the conditions outlined in paragraph 15 of the General Terms and Conditions section. x 7. Make sure your proposal is submitted prior to the deadline; late proposals will not be accepted. X 8. Submit one (1) original and fifteen (15) copies of your Proposal. x 9. Clearly mark the PROPOSER'S NAME, RFP NUMBER, RFP NAME, OPENING DATE AND TIME on the oufside of the sealed envelope. AUDIT FIRM: (Please Print): �s , DIAZ & co . Phone: (561) 636-1551 Authorized � Signature: ���� 1,° �., 0� �., � . ,�.�c, �; DEBORAH A. DIAZ F�. (561) 471 TItl2: PARTN�R ' ..; •. ' , ' Village of Tequesta RFP No. FIN-01-01 Auditing Services ATTACHMENT "A" PROPOSAL FORM To: The Director of Finance of the Village of Tequesta: ' (AUDIT FIRM) xaas, Dzaz & co. proposes to fumish AUDITING SERVICES in conformity with the Scope of Work provided, at the prices set forth in the proposed details, which are attached and incorporated into � this proposal. ' � ' � ' � � ' ' � � � The undersigned declares to have specific and legal authorization to obligate its institution to the terms of this Proposal, and further, that the undersigned has examined the Request for Proposal, the General Information, the General Terms and Conditions, and the Scope of Work and other documents included in this n�r, arU ��� e�y N� �� r�ses a�� a�ree� ��a�, �� ,�i: pr�p���! i; a^�pt�d, th�y �,r,o�l� faithfully fulfill the terms of this proposal together with all guarantees and warranties thereto. The undersigned proposer certifies its product, equipment or service meets or exceeds the specifications as stated in the RFP package. HAAS, DIAZ & C0. Name 1601 BELVEDERE RD, STE 200 Address WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406 City State ZIP (561) 686-1551 Telephone Number (561) 471-1210 Fax Number "' t..(; � ��-�-� �. � ��.�. c�,�,� Authorized Signature � DEBORAH A. DIAZ Typed/Printed Name PARTNER Title 59-1934067 Federal Tax ID ' , "' �. ' � ' � i � � i i � , � � � � ' � � 0 Village of Tequesta Auditing Services RFP No. FIN-01-01 VARIATIONS; ATTACHMENT "A" PROPOSAL FORM The proposer shatl identify all variations and exceptions taken to the General Information, General Terms and Conditions, or Scope of Work in the space below or on a separate attachment, provided however, that such variations are not expressly prohibited in the proposal documents. For each variation listed, reference the applicable sedion of the proposal documerrt and insert your edit notes in that sedion with the wo�ing you are proposing. If no variations are listed here, it is understood that the proposer's proposal fully complies with all Terms and Conditions and/or Scope of Work. It is further understood that such variations may be cause for determining that the proposal is non-responsive and ineligible for award: DoCUmeM RFP SeCtion U� B� 4 VarianC@ SEE ATTACHED Document Section Variance Document Sedion Variance Document Section Variance Attach additiona) sh�ets if necessary. If °NO PROPOSAL° is offered, please indicate reason(s) why and retum our Proposal Form and RFP package to avoid being removed from the Village of Tequesta's proposers List. � ' Attachment A, Supplement: , � � � � � � C � � C � � � � � � RE: Request for Proposal, Section V, B, 4: Insurance Requirements Since the insurance requirements were not found in the RFP, we have included a summary of our firm's insurance coverage on Page 3-1 of our proposal. A Certificate of Insurance may be found on the following page. Should our firm be selected as your auditors, we will be happy to provide the Village with an insurance certificate naming the Village as an additional insured, if requested. � ' ' ' , ACORD CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANC�,�SR � DATE(MM/DD/YY) SDIA 06/05/O1 PROOUCeR THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE Global Insurance Services , Inc HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR 21301 Powerline Road #211 ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. Boca Raton FL 33433 Phone:561-487-6001 Fax:561-451-9825 INSURERSAFFORDINGCOVERAGE INSURED INSURER A: TZ'dT1COI1t1IleIltdl Insurance Co . iNSUReR s: Continental Casualty Co . Haas Diaz & Company Marg e Imbertson INSURERC: 160i Belvedere Road No. 200 INSURERD: West Palm Beach FL �3406 INSURER E: ■ COVERAGES THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ' ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFFECTIVE POLICY EXPIRATION LIMITS LTR DATE MM/DD/YY DATE MM/DD/YY GENERALLIABILITY EACHOCCURRENCE $ ZOOOOOO � j� X COMMERCIALGENERALLIABILITY 1064111585 �1��4��1 �1�04��2 FIREDAMAGE(Anyonefire) 5 3���00 CLAIMS MADE � OCCUR MED EXP (Any one person) $ 1 � � � � X Business Owners 01�04��1. �Z��Q�02 PERSONALBADVINJURY 5 100���� ' GENERALAGGREGATE 8 ZOOOOOO GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $ Z O O OO O O POLICY PRO- LOC JECT � AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY ANY AUTO ALL OWNED AUTOS ' SCHEDULED AUTOS HIRED AUTOS NON-OW NED AUTOS GARAGE LIABILITY � ANY AUTO EXCESS LIABILITY ] OCCUR � CLAIMS MADE DEDUCTIBLE RETENTION 5 WORKERS COMPENSATION AND B EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY 1073654216 OTHER A Business Property B164111585 B Prof Liab HAC0001190 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONSILOCATIONSNEHICLESIEXCLUSIONS FAX: 561 471-1210 CERTIFICATE HOLDER I N I ADDITIONAL INSURED; INSURER LETTER: _ HAASDIA Haas Diaz � Co Beth Ann 1601 Belvedere Road, #200 E West Palm Beach FL 33406-1595 , ACORD 25-5 (7/97) COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $ (�a �r_.r_.ident) BODILY INJURY � (Per person) BODILY INJURY � (Per accident) PROPERTY DAMAGE q � (Per accident) AUTO ONLY - EA A $ OTHER THAN EA ACC g AUTO ONLY: AGG $ EACH OCCURRENCE S AGGREGATE $ $ $ $ OS�O�I�OZ OI.�O4�OZ E.L.EACHACCIDENT S SOOOOO E.L.DISEASE-EAEMPLOYE S ZOOOOO E.L.DISEASE•POLICYLIMIT 5 ' oi/o4/oi oi/o4/o2 i5i,000 ii/oi/oo ii/oi/oi l,000,000 io,000 Dea iPECIAL PROVISIONS CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEPORE THE EXPIRATIC DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL �_ DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER, ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES. `� ""'� -T �';� AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ' /` ; r �� j y.� � ";'�� v"Y; � % . �' �. 1 G� � OO ACORD COI�PORATION ' •' „ ' ' ' ' , ' � ' � Village of Tequesta Auditing Services State of _ FLORIDA ) RFP No. FIN-01-01 ATTACHMENT "B" NON-COLLUS/ON AFFIDAVIT County of PALM BEACH ) DEBORAH A. DIAZ Being first duly swom, deposed and says that: (Authorized Agent) (1) B��/She is the PARTNER (Owner, Partner, Officer, Representative or Agent) of (Institution name) �AS , DIAZ & co ., the proposer that has submitted the attached proposal; (2) h��/She is fully informed regarding the preparation and contents of the attached proposal along with alf pertinent circumstances reganding such proposal; (31 Such �ro�osal is oenuine and is not a coltusive or sham Droposal (4) Neither the said proposer nor any of its officers, partners, owners, agents, representatives, employees or parties in interest, including this applicant, have in any way colluded, conspired. connived or agreed, diredly or indiredly, with any other proposer(s), firm or person to submit a collusive or sham proposal in connection with the work for which the attached proposal has been submitted; or to refrain from bidding in connection with such work; or have in any manner, diredly or indirectly, soughf by �ee�c�� 4o fx the price or prices in the attached proposal or of any other proposer(s), or to fix any overhead, profR, or cost elements of the proposal price or the proposal price of any other proposer(s), or to secure through any collusion, conspiracy, connivance, or unlawFul agreement any advantage against another proposer(s), or any person interested in the proposed woric; (5) The price or prices quoted in the attached proposal are fair and proper and are not tainted by � any collusion, conspiracy connivance, or unlawiul agreement on the part of the proposer or any other of its agents, representative, owners, employees or parties in interest, including this applicant. ' , Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of J ) j a t // / � / {' " °� Y � � �.t� �r � ��.Z-t�Y/tl � .�Z_�t._( �.� _ /\ A�� .�` � � ��� Witness Signature � Witness �,,��,���; Date � � ' , ATTACHMENT "B" State of FLORIDA ) C011�ty Of PALM BEACH ) DEBORAH A. DIAZ Printed Name ������e�, Date NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT ACKNOWLEDGMENT ' Village of Tequesta Auditing Services ' ' � , ' � �J � ' , ' L�' � , ' , RFP No. FIN-01-01 DEBORAH A. DIAZ BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, personally appeared (name) to me and known by me to be the person described herein and who execuled the foregoing Affidavit and acknowledged to and before me that (name�EBO A. DzAZ executed said A�davit forthe purposetherefn expressed. WITNESS my hand and official seai this i� day of �Lu- "��� 200! . � a. ,'A ^. � e ✓r ., '`F., A in 9 4 �� . � � �" ' „` i<�� ° .,� , c 9 o c> ,,r i �<.;,' ��?�, o �, n a a � � , o ° g :�� m -: � ; � , � ,; _ o i p / t f1n��i) ,', o �r l e J\ ��. �� ��:� t ; . y �i. )� ^ 1 = Type (� Personally Known to me or ( ) Produced Identification MARGARET J. IMBERTSON � NOTARY PUBLIC, State of Florida at Lange � , �' ��,f� ��,ili� � C.� '/YVY�""'�'"liQ.--i'Ae.�..�a�m... / Signature o otary Pu lic: ` Also Prirtt, Stamp or in�lude Commission number and expiration date if not included in the Stamp. ��/.� Type of I.D. Produced () DID take an oath, or ( X) DID NOT take an oath. � ' ' . ' Village of Tequesta Auditing Services ' � RFP No. FIN-01-01 ATTACHMENT "C" CERT/FICATION The undersigned, hereby agrees to fumish the items(s)/services(s) described in the Request for , Proposal. I(We) have read the entire document, inctuding the General Information, General Terms and Conditions, and Scope of Worlc. The undersigned agrees to comply with all of the requirements of the entire Request for Proposal exclusive of those indicated in Attachmerrt "A" ' Variations section. Indicate proposer's type of organization below: ' INDIVIDUAL ❑ PARTNERSHIP (xl CORPORATION ❑ OTHER ❑ IF OTHER, EXPLAIN: I H AAS, DIA & C0. � � � Audit Firm Authorized ignature ' ' ' ' C'� , , � ' t 1601 BELVEDERE ROAD, STE 200 DEBORAH A. DIAZ Address Typed/Printed Name WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406 PARTNER City State ZIP Title (561) 686-1551 Telephone Number (561) 471-1210 Fax Number 59-1934067 Federal Tax ID , � . ' ' ' ' ' ' � � � ' , , ' ' ' , , , Village of Tequesta Auditing Services RFP No. FIN-01-01 ATTACHMENT "D" REFERENCES Please list name of govemmental agency or similar institution with which you have done business within the past five years: Agency/Institution Name: Agency/Institution Name: VILLAGE OF WELLINGTON VILLAGE OF PALM SPRINGS Address: Address: 14000 GREENBRIAR BLVD 226 CYPRESS LANE City/State2ip: City/State/Zip: WELLINGTON, FL 33414 PALM SPRINGS, FL 33461 Phone: Phone: (561) 791-4000 (561) 965-4013 Contad: Contact: FRANCINE RAMAGLIA REBECCA MORSE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES FINANCE DIRECTOR Dates of Service: Dates of Service: 1996-2001 1995-2001 Agency/Institution Name: Agency/Institution Name: ISLAMORADA, VILLLIGE nF ISLANDS VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH Address: Address: PO BOX 568 501 U.S. HIGHWAY ONE City/State/Zip: City/State/Zip: ISLAMORADA, FL 33036 NORTH PALM BEACH, FL 33408 Phone: Phone: (305) 664 (561) 841 Contad: Contad: BERNIE LaPIRA SHAUKAT KHAN DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Dates of Service: Dates of Service: 1998-2001 1990-2001 ' ' . ' , � � , ' ' � ' , ' , � , ' ' ' , Village of Tequesta Auditing Services RFP No. FIN-01-01 ATTACHMENT"D" REFERENCES I UNDERSTAND THA7 ALL INFORMATION LISTED ABOVE MAY BE CHECKED BY THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA AND I AUTHORIZE ALL ENTITIES OR PERSONS LISTED ABOVE TO ANSWER ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS. FURTHERMORE, IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT THE CITY MAY, AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION, CONDUCT OR HAVE CONDUCTED ANY OR ALL BACKGROUND CHECKS, WHICH ARE PERMISSIBLE BY LAW. I HEREBY INDEMNIFY THE VILIAGE OF TEQUESTA AND THE PERSONS AND ENTITIES LISTED ABOVE AND HOLD THEM HARMLESS FROM ANY CLAtM ARISING FROM SUCH AUTHORIZATION OR THE EXERCISE THEREOF, INCLUDIN(3 THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION PURSUANT THERETO. HAAS, DIAZ & C0. Aiiriii Firrr► /�.c.,�;-�,� ,r. � f.� . /:��a� Ai,�thnri�rxi Sinnafi�rP � 1601 BELVEDERE RD, STE 200 DEBORAH A. DIAZ Address Typed/Printed Name WFST PAT,M RF.A(:H� FT, 334(lh PARTNFR City/State/ZIP Title (561) 686-1551 59-1934067 Telephone Number Federal Tax ID (561) 471-1210 Fax Number � � � • � � ' Village of Tequesta Auditing Services � � , RFP No. FIN-01-01 ATTACHMENT "E" VENDOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE Preference may be given to vendors submitting certifications with their bid/proposals stating that they have a drug-free workplace in accordance with Section 287.087, Florida Statues. This requirement affeds all public entities of the State and became effedive January 1, 1991. The special condition is as follows: IDENTICAL TIE BIDS — Preference may be give to businesses with d►ug-free workplace ' programs. Whenever two or more bids, which are equal with resped to price, quality, and service, are received by the State or by any political subdivision for the procurement of commodities or contradual services, a proposal received from a business that certifies that it has implemerrted a drug-free worfcplace program shall be given preference in the award process. Established � procedures for processing tie bids will be follovved if none of the tied vendors have a drug-free workplace program. In order to have a drug-free workplace program, a business shall: � 1. Publish a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, �l�r^p.^.S:.^,^y, �VJJI�iWjV11� vi u�c vi a Cvi�iiu�it�u� �iiusl'd�lf:e IS proniniieeci in ihe workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition. � u � � ' ' ' � � �I 2. Inform employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the business's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace, any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs, and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations. 3. Provide each employee engaged in providing the commodities or contradual services that are under bid with a copy of the staiement specified in subsection (1). 4. In the statement specified in subsedion (1), notify the employees that, as a condition of working on the commodities or contradual services under bid, the employees will abide by the terms of the siatement and will notify the employer of any conviction of, or plea of guitty or nolo contendere to, any violation of chapter 893 or any controlled substance law of the United States or any state, for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) days after each convidion. 5. Impose a sedion on, or require the satisfadory participation in a drug assistance or rehabilitation program if such is available in the employee's community, by any employee who is convided. 6. Make a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of this section. As the person authorized to sign the statement, I certify that this organization complies fully with the above requirements. NOTE: Sign this form ONLY if you qualify as a Drug-Free Worlcplace. HAAS , D IAZ & CO . ���,�� , � �, /��,�� Audit Firm Authorized Signature 1601 BELVEDERE RD, STE 200 DEBORAH A. DIAZ Address Typed/Printed Name WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33406 PARTNER City/State/ZIP Title ' , LJ , Attachments ' 1 3��� . f { � �� � Yd i 4 ,�5`�'.d"� I :��� y `�,� :� ' 3 � ' � � � � � � r � � � 5. Sample Financial Highlights Brochure ��� �� ff..l. , �I.A..R .�..�.J �.A. .A. �����JS � ,._o-. . '. ,._.. . .... ... .. _._ � � � Thomas M. Wenham � LAGE r� � � Mayor i � � � 4� OF �; � � � Albert P. Paglia � � ' WELLINGTON Vice Mayor � ; �� �� � � Lmda Bolton „ y � __ � F : � � Council Member � � a �.- ---�.. �.` ,� � �� � Mark B. Miles � � �� �� : � Council Member � � ' � " F//V.9 /VC/�9 L , � � �'� ��� E � ;;� Dr. Carmine A. Priore � � Council Member � � �� � �� � �� Charles H. Lynn �� � Village Manager � � �., f� �� � Francine L. Ramaglia, CPA ,_ , ; Director of Administrative and � � � Financial Seivices ;; � �� �; ti r � Gary Clough, P.E. � a �: � � Director of Envit•onmental and � � Engineering Services � � � �a Cui•tis Allison � '' H/GHL /GH TS � � Director of Community Services � �w�F�...�,n-.�, Christine P. Tatum --- --------------_ —__— � U1111g0l�LtOl7ley The information presented has been derived from the General Pwpose Financial � ' Statements and information provided by the Village. It is not intended to be � ' the Year � nd� a fuancial report under generally accepted accounting principles. � Awilda Rodriguez � � � � � �..: � � September 30, 2000 Village Clerk � ' ,'�� � �` � � � �, ��� ,� � , ,<.., ���t� � �_ � ;. _ , „ . ..:.-s . .__.. . . � :.. � _.,..�x.._::. . _ ... . .» _c. . ... �:::. g REVF,NUES 5s,000,000 :• Components of fund balances for the governmental fund types at Sep- ;— capitai ouuay tember 30, 2000, are as follo���s: e,000,000 gg p p $ g Y 7,000,00o Physical EnvironmenU Thefollo���in ra h resents overnmentalfundrevenuesoftheVilla eb U� Special Debt Transportation Generai Revenue Service source for the last five years. s,000,000 � � X General Government Fund Funds Funds Total 5,000,000 ❑Impact Fees a,000,000 X X = Public Safery Reserved $ 1,7�19.178 $ 8,367,422 $354,892 $10,471,492 ❑Licenses & Permits Designated 431,430 87,071 �18.501 ❑Charges for Services and Other s,000,000 x �c Culture/Recreation Unreservedi oUtility Taxes and Franchise Fees z,000,000 x "` � --� undesignated 7,989731 2,�38.882 - 10,�28,613 olntergovernmental * � _-� --�-�DebtService -----------�-- �Property Taxes i,000,000 �_.�_� � zs,000,000 Totai $10,170,339 $10,993,375 $3�4,892 $21,518,606 0 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 zo,000,000 �, ' , WA.T�;7�. � SEWER OPERATI(JNS <.• Total expenditures for the year ended Septembei• 30, 2000, «�ere $2�}.2 million, a � a,000,000 ��__ I� decrease of $3.4 million, or 12%, �vhen comparedwith 1999. 7'he following chart presents the operations of the water and sewer facil- ' __ .� The primary causes of the decrease in expenditures were significant reductions in ity on a budgetaiy cash flow basis. � o,000,000 �,��� � � i capital outlay and debt service due to the completion of the Wellington Commu- � nity Center and the repayment of a note payable. � operasng �enses (exauaing depreciation) 5,000,000 I I I = I i CDebtService - - i ° Capital outlay represented 26% of fiscal year 2000 eYpenditures. Major• projects � C Net Operating Cash Flow o � � � �� � included purchase of HTE hard�vare and software, pedestrian paths, improve- , , � , , _ _ _- _ 1996 1997 1998 � 9s9 200o ments to New Horizons and Village parks, and SWAT projects. Zo � ' ` .> Legally committed expenditures (debt seivice) were 11 % of total operating expen- ditures in fiscal year 2000. �s99 ' � <. Total gover•nmental fund revenues for the year ended September 30, �� "" I 2000 were $24.5 million, an increase of $5.1 million or 26% when com- � � pai•ed ��ith 1999. �' UND BALANCE 19 _ ' � — •: The taxable assessed value of property was $1.98 billion, an increase of r j'he follo�i�ing graph presents the components of the fund balances for the govern- 1997 � I �I $419 million, or 26.8%, since 1997, the first year ad valorem taxes were mental fund types for the last five fiscal }�ea�•s � � collected. 19 � � � �� :• The millage rates assessed for 2000, 1999, and 1998 were 2.25, 2.25, and � 22,000,000 � o z,000,000 a,000,000 s,000,000 e,000,000 �o,000,000 �z,000,000 �a,000,000 1.935, respectively. 20,000,000 -_ - 18,000,000 � s,000,000 - �< Net operating cash flo�vs increased by $1.8 million, when compared with •: 1999 was the first year the Viilage collected impact and building permit � 4,000,000 ❑ Reserved 1999, while operating expenses (excluding depr•eciation) and debt ser- fees. Revenues from these fees in 2000 totalled $3.2 million. � 2,000,00o vice remained relatively stable. �o,000,000 ❑ Designated a,000,000 �. Operating expenses have been increasing at a rate of 2.8% annually, s,000,000 ❑ Unreserved / EXPENIJI�I2TR�? � a,000,000 Undesignated while debt seivice has decreased by 1.1% annually since 1997. 2,000,000 � o �.� Reinveshnent in capital facilities was appi•oximately $3.6 million in 2000. 7'he following graph presents governmental fund expenditures by function � 996 � 99� --- Approximately $1.9 million was spent on new meters as part of the � 998 � ggg Village's meter change-out program and $540,000 on wells and disri•ibu- for the last five years. 200o tion lines.