Auditor Selection
Finance, Administrative, &
Procurement Subcommittee
May 8, 2024
Background & Discussion
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California Government Code
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Audit Services Request for Proposals
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PCE, Sonoma Clean Power, and SVCE, among
many other public utility entities in California
• The top two firms were interviewed, and Staff convened to evaluate responses • Based on the evaluation of the proposals and the responses to interview questions, Staff makes the recommendation to proceed with engaging audit services from Pisenti & Brinker.
Pisenti & Brinker Recommendation
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• Depth of CCA experience
• P&B provides audit services to the largest number of CCAs. In addition to Ava, this includes Peninsula Clean Energy, Sonoma Clean Power, Silicon Valley Clean Energy, 3CE, Pioneer Community Energy, San Diego Community Power, OCPA, and Clean Energy Alliance. P&B has experience transitioning lead audit partners among multiple CCAs as well.
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• Familiarity with Ava’s finances
• P&B has audited Ava’s financial transactions for the last six years and has worked with Maher Accountancy in an efficient manner
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Recommendation & Committee Guidance
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Thank you!