25E - AGMT - PROFESSIONAL AUDITING

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Contract Award to White Nelson Diehl Evans LLP for Professional Auditing Services May 3, 2016 Page 2 • Firms' technical qualifications and experience of key members for the engagement team and the firm • Experience with similarly sized governments relative to the City of Santa Ana • Capability of handling all aspects of the audit • Ability to provide continuity of staff from year to year • Thoroughness of auditors proposed scope of work • Clearly defined schedule of work to be performed and ability to meet required deadlines • Reasonableness and competiveness of cost budget Based upon the factors noted above, the Committee selected the top three firms to conduct in person interviews; Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP, Macias, Gini & O'Connell LLP, and White Nelson Diehl Evans LLP. Subsequently, FMSA staff interviewed the top three firms. Based on FMSA's evaluation and review of references, White Nelson Diehl Evans LLP was selected as the most qualified firm to conduct the City's annual audit(s) and examinations. They demonstrated strong staffing with high level of technical knowledge regarding all aspects of the City's engagement, and experience in the field of government accounting and auditing with similarly sized governments. The firm has proposed to include two Engagement Partners for both the preparation of the CAFR and Single Audit, which will provide the City with additional technical assistance in complex accounting and auditing matters. Additionally, their highly experienced audit team will allow the City to have a comprehensive, effective, and efficient audit. White Nelson Diehl Evans LLP (WNDE) will conduct the following audits and reviews of the City: • City Audit (CAFR), including management and audit committee letters • Single Audit of Federal Grants • Audit of Air Quality Improvement Program • GANN Limit Review • Compliance Review of the City's investment policy • Preparation of the City's State Controller's Report • Agreed Upon Procedures (if applicable) • Agreed Upon Procedures or other services as requested by the Executive Director of Finance & Management Services Agency As such, staff recommends contracting with WNDE to perform the annual auditing services for a period of two years and the option to renew for an additional two years. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item allows the City to meet Goal #7 Team Santa Ana, Objective #5 (Create a culture of innovation and efficiency within the organization), Strategy F (Explore opportunities to engage with outside agencies, both private and public, to share information and increase efficiencies). 25E-2