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Home My WebLink AboutCALIFORNIA, STATE OF - OFFICE OF THE STATE CONTROLLER, DIVISION OF AUDITS 1a - 2007uv~U~r^,NCE NOT Rt:QUIRED ~~ ' WORK MAY PROCEED CLERK OF COUNCIL ATE: ?- I ~F-o is ~~~ ~3~ pit rur;lyn Palms -1i' ~~ ]OHN CHIANG C~ttlifarnttt ~#tt#e (2~nn#rrrllPr CONTRACT FOR SERVICES TO PREPARE THE ANNUAL STREET REPORT N-2007-092-01 This contract is executed in triplicate, between the Office of the State Controller, Division of Audits, and the City of Santa Ana. Whereas Section 2151 of the California Streets and Highways Code requires the cities to file an Annual Street Report; Whereas Section 2151 of the California Streets and Highways Code requires this Report to be filed with the Controller on or before October 1 of each year; and Whereas the Controller is able to furnish and the city wishes to receive the services of the Controller to prepare its report; now therefoLe, in consideration of the following promises and conditions, the parties hereby agree that: I. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008, the Controller shall assist in the prepazation of the city's report. II. The report shall be in the form prescribed by the Controller. III. The report shall include a statement of all revenues and expenditures concerning city streets, and shall be prepared from the city's records made available to the Controller. IV. The report will be prepared from the city's unaudited records, and no determination shall be made at time of preparation regarding the accuracy of the records or the legality of the expenditures reported herein. The city understands that the report is subject to subsequent review by the Controller and exceptions may be taken at the time regarding the legality of expenditures contained in the report or the accuracy of the records from which the report was prepared. V. The Controller will furnish sufficient personnel to complete the report on or before October 1, 2008, except that the Controller is excused from such date if the city's accounting records and personnel are not ready for the preparation of the report at the time scheduled by the Controller and the city or if circumstances beyond the control of the parties prevent completion. VI. The city will designate amanagement-level individual to be responsible and accountable for overseeing the non-audit service. VII. The city will establish and monitor the performance of the non-audit service to ensure that it meets management's objectives. ~ .."'..... ,. VIII. The city will make any decision that involves management functions related to the non-audit service and accepts full responsibility for such decisions. IX. The city will evaluate the adequacy of the services performed and any findings that result. X. This contract is subject to the Controller's charges for services rendered, and such charges shall be computed in accordance with Sections 8755 and 8755.1 of the State Administrative Manual. Charges shall include both direct and indirect costs, and shall be expressed in dollars per unit time whenever possible. XL Except as provided in paragraph XII, the aggregate cost of services provided under this agreement shall not exceed $3000. XII. If unforeseen circumstances develop during the course of the Controller's preparation of the report and additional time is needed to complete preparation, the parties will confer; and if it is agreed that the preparation of the report is to continue, the Controller is to be compensated for any additional time required. In any case, the Controller shall be compensated for services rendered prior to the development of such unforeseen circumstances. xm. Upon completion of the report, the Controller will furnish one copy to the city and will retain one copy. XIV. The city will pay the Controller for services rendered in a timely manner (including additional time pursuant to paragraph XlI) and hereby warrants that funds are available from which payment may be made. XV. Either party may terminate this contract by giving seven days written notice. Notice may be served in person or by mail on the officer at the following address and is effective upon receipt. During the seven-day period, the Controller may continue with the preparation of the report then in progress. Steven Mar, Chief Local Government Audits Bureau Division of Audits Post Office Box 942850 Sacramento, CA 94250-5874 ro COpy City of Santa Ana JOHN CHIANG STATE CONTROLLER By: ~tz Signature By: JEFFREY V. BROWNFIELD Chief, Division of Audits Printed Name: DAVID N. REAM Title: City Manager 20 Civi~ Center Plaza Santa An.a. CA 92701 Date: Address: Date: RECOMMENDED.JOR APPROVAL: ":\-\\.t'\~~'~......... . ~ 't .-\: >--..> - -J:l--rane-l-SCO --GU'EleH ez - Executive Director - FMSA ATTEST. \['pROVED AS TO FOR] PATRICl Y CLERK OF THE COUM --~ .,,~;tdi1t City Attof:ley e' ............... . . . . ..... '. . . . . . ." JOHN CHIANG QIa:lifn:mia: ~ta:te QIlllttrnller May 31, 2008 Mr. Francisco Gutierrez Finance Director City of Santa Ana P. O. Box 1988, M-17 Santa Ana, CA 92702 Dear Mr. Gutierrez: The Sta~.1Controller. . 's Office, .Division of Audits, is available to assist in preparing your fiscal year 20Ul'l-08 Annual Street Report on a cost-recovery basis. The estirilated cost for {Jur - assistance should not exceed $3000. This preparation fee may be charged to your Special Gas Tax Street Improvement Fund. If you would like our office to provide this service, please complete and return: . The Contract for Services to Prepare the Annual Street Report (three copies); and . The Contract Information Sheet for scheduling assistance. Please return the above documents by August 1,2008, to the attention of Lisa Wu at the State Controller's Office, Division of Audits, Post Office Box 942850, Sacramento, California 94250- 5874. Due to limited staff, scheduling priority will be given to those who respond promptly. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Wu at (916) 323-5932. Sincerely, ?~~ JEFFREY V. BROWNFIELD Chief, Division of Audits JVB/vb Enclosures 6113 MAlLING ADDRESS P.O. Box 942850, Sacramento, CA 94250-5874 SACRAMENTO 300 Capitol Mall, Suite 518, Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 324-8907 LOS ANGELES 600 Corporate Pointe, Suite 1000, Colver City, CA 90230 (310) 342-5656 JOHN CHIANG QI:alifllmht ~tate QI:llutrll11er CONTRACT INFORMATION SHEET PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE CITY OR COUNTY NAME City of Santa Ana CONTACT PERSON Marilyn palacol TITLE ~~ninr nrrnl1n~en~ MAILING ADDRESS PO Box 1988, M-17 Santa Ana, CA 92702 BILLING ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE) E-MAIL ADDRESS mpalacol@santa-ana.org TELEPHONE NUMBER (714) 647-5433 FAXNUMBER (714) 647-5414 WE REQUEST THE STATE CONTROLLER'S OFFICE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN THE PREPARATION OF OUR ANNUAL STREETS/ROADS REPORT. PLEASE SCHEDULE OUR REPORT REVIEW FOR THE FOLLOWING DATES. (Schedule dates between July 1,2008, and September 29,2008, only) FIRST CHOICE: September 29, 2008 SECOND CHOICE: September 23, 2008 THIRD CHOICE: September 16, 2008 MAILING ADDRESS P.O. Box 942850, Sacramento, CA 94250-5874 SACRAMENTO 300 Capitol Mall, Suite 518, Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 324-8907 LOS ANGELES 600 Corporate Pointe, Suite 1000, Culver City, CA 90230 (310) 342-5678