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MOTION TO APPROVE THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE COMMISSION AUDITOR AGREEMENT WITH FORVIS MAZARS, LLP, APPOINTING CHRISTIE CLEMENTS AS THE COMMISSION AUDITOR AND UPDATING THE HOURLY RATES FOR 2026.
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. On December 18, 2025, the City Commission approved the appointment of Christie Clements as the Commission Auditor, effective January 1, 2026, following the retirement of Dan O’Keefe on December 31, 2025. Ms. Clements will continue the audit oversight function on behalf of the City Commission.
2. The Fifth Amendment to the Commission Auditor Agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP formally memorializes the Commission’s appointment of Ms. Clements as Commission Auditor and ensures continuity of audit services without interruption.
3. In addition, the amendment includes updated hourly billing rates for Fiscal Year 2026 for the Commission Auditor and supporting professional staff. These updated rates reflect current market conditions and align with the firm’s standard rate structure.
4. Approval of the Fifth Amendment to the Commission Auditor Agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP is requested.
Financial Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT DETAIL:
a) Initial Cost: The previously approved audit plan for FY 2026 is valued at $312,550
b) Amount budgeted for this item in Account No: Following approval of the audit plan, PO#20260328 was created for $312,550 and is coded to 001-511-0100-534990-0000-000-0000 - Contractual Services
c) Source of funding for difference, if not fully budgeted: Not Applicable
d) 5 year projection of the operational cost of the project: Not Applicable
e) Detail of additional staff requirements: Not Applicable
FEASIBILITY REVIEW:
A feasibility review is required for the award, renewal and/or expiration of all function sourcing contracts. This analysis is to determine the financial effectiveness of function sourcing services.
a) Was a Feasibility Review/Cost Analysis of...
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