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To: Town Commission
From: Stefan Massol, Director of Support Services
Date: 11/17/2020
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Subject:
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Auditor selection FY 2020-21
Summary:
This is a continuation of the Town’s current external auditor services contract with the firm Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, P.A.
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Previous Commission Action: Town Commission awarded a five-year contract for Professional Auditing Services to Davidson, Jamieson & Cristini P.L. for fiscal years ending 2019 thru 2023. In 2019 Town Commission assigned this contract to the firm Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, P.A. following a merger between the two firms.
Background/Problem Discussion: The Town of Belleair has received external auditing services for many years from Davidson, Jamieson and Cristini, P.L. On November 16, 2018 the Town Commission awarded a five-year contract for Professional Auditing Services to Davidson, Jamieson & Cristini P.L. (DJCPL) for fiscal years ending 2019 thru 2023. In 2019 the contract was assigned to Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, P.A. due to a merger of the two firms.
The Town of Belleair will continue to work with the same partner and staff as in past years. Attached is a copy of the engagement letter between the Town and the firm.
Financial Implications: None.
Recommendation: Selection of Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, P.A. to continue as the Town’s external auditor.
Proposed Motion: I move to approve selection of Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, P.A. to continue as the Town’s external auditor.