RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PUN GROUP AS THE CITY’S AUDITOR AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR OR DESIGNEE TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE PUN GROUP WHEREAS, on March 4, 2022, the City of Salinas and its previous independent auditor mutually agreed to end their independent auditing services agreement following the conclusion of the audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021; WHEREAS, on April 25, 2022, the City issued a request for proposals (“RfP”) for independent auditing services to which two firms responded, including The Pun Group, LLP (“The Pun Group”); WHEREAS, based upon a thorough evaluation of both firms’ proposals, presentations, and interviews, City staff recommends The Pun Group to provide independent auditing services to the City; WHEREAS, The Pun Group is qualified by ability and experience to perform the services desired by the City and is willing to perform such services for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2024 with the option to extend the Agreement for the two subsequent fiscal years; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Salinas that the Mayor is authorized to execute an Agreement with The Pun Group, LLP for independent auditing services for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2024 with the option to extend the Agreement for the two subsequent fiscal years.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 14th day of June 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Kimbley Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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