HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 18993: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR FORENSIC ACCOUNTING SERVICES P. R. No. 18993
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT OF A
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR FORENSIC
ACCOUNTING SERVICES.
WHEREAS, on March 31, 2015, per Ordinance No. 15-14, the City Council
authorized the City Manager to develop a scope of work and solicit Requests for
Qualifications (RFQ) to conduct a forensic audit as delineated in the initiated petition
which states:
"AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR TO ORDER A FORENSIC AUDIT OF FINANCIAL RECORDS
OF THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS: FINANCE, PARKS AND
RECREATION, PUBLIC WORKS, AND HUMAN RESOURCES FOR THE
PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2009 TO THE PRESENT DATE THROUGH THE
USE OF AN INDEPENDENT FIRM THAT HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN
CONTRACTED BY THE CITY."
; and
WHEREAS, trust of the citizens in the City's finances is of utmost importance;
and
WHEREAS, confidence in our City's finances is an important safeguard for
agencies in which the City is eligible to apply for grants; and
WHEREAS, the best method of selecting the most qualified and desirable
professional accounting firm is by reviewing their Qualification Statements/Documents
in the format dictated a Request for Qualifications.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
P. R. No. 18993
05/08/2015
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THAT, the City Manager is hereby authorized and instructed to advertise a
Request For Qualifications for Forensic Accounting Services related to the various
projects required to perform a forensic audit of the City's finances and departments, as
delineated in the initiated petition.
THAT, the City Manager is also authorized and instructed to appoint an RFQ
review team to analyze the submissions and recommend the firm best suited to meet
the City's needs on this project.
THAT the City Manager is also authorized to negotiate a contract with the
successful accounting firm for a forensic audit, as delineated in the initiated petition and
stated below:
"AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PORT ARTHUR TO ORDER A FORENSIC AUDIT OF FINANCIAL RECORDS
OF THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENTS: FINANCE, PARKS AND
RECREATION, PUBLIC WORKS, AND HUMAN RESOURCES FOR THE
PERIOD OF OCTOBER 1, 2009 TO THE PRESENT DATE THROUGH THE
USE OF AN INDEPENDENT FIRM THAT HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY BEEN
CONTRACTED BY THE CITY."
THAT the City Manager is authorized to prepare the contract for approval by the
City Council.
THAT a copy of the caption of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the
City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of
, 2015, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES:
P. R. No. 18993
05/08/2015
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Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Deloris Prince
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Be!lard
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Valecia Tizeno
City Attorney
APPROVED: FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Brian E. McDougal
City Manager
EXHIBIT "A"
WILL BE PRESENTED AT OR BEFORE
THE COUNCIL MEETING