November 20, 2025
Ms. Kim Sao
Finance Director
City of Chino
13220 Central Avenue
Chino, CA 91710
Dear Ms. Sao:
I would like to take this opport unity to thank you and your staff for the confidence and support you have provided to us over the past several years. I would also like to take this opportunity to present this letter for your cons ideration regarding extending the Badawi & Associates audit contract with the City of Chino (City).
Over the past years, we have developed an understanding of the City’s operations that has aided us in providing quality audit services. With that knowledge, we've been able to expand our audit efforts and provide observations that, hopefully , have assisted City staff. We have also demonstrated our ability to respond to requests of the City and our ability to deliver a quality product. We trust the City has been satisfied with our efforts.
Per your request, we are pleased to present this proposal to provide audit services to the City for the years ended June 30, 2026 and 2027. The objective of our audits is to issue opinions regarding the fairness of presentation of the City’s financial position for the fiscal year in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The audits to be performed will follow generally accepted auditing standards, U.S. General Accounting Office's Government Auditing Standards, the Single Audit Act, and the Federal Uniform Guidance.
Our fees will be as follow:
2026 2027
City of Chino Audit 46,146$ 46,146 $
Sucessor Agency Audit 3,558 3,558
Single Audit Report (if needed) 4,533 4,533 Gann Limit Agreed-upon Procedures 781 781 GASB 68 (entry and note disclosure) 2,380 2,380 AQMD Audit 3,558 3,558
Total 60,956$ 60,956 $
Ms. Kim Sao
Finance Director
City of Chino
The services we will provide will follow the guide line as outlined in the original proposal to the City. We would very much like to continue our relationship with the City and stand ready to provide the level of service and commitment for which the City has become accustomed.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at (510) 768-8244.
Sincerely,
Ahmed Badawi,
Partner
Badawi & Associates, CPAs
RESPONSE:
This letter correctly sets forth the understanding of the City of Chino.
By:
Title: Finance Director
Date: