Independent Audit and Comparative Analysis of Animal Control Services Contract

The City of Roseville is seeking a consultant to conduct an independent financial and operational audit and comparative analysis of animal shelter services provided under the City's current contractual arrangement with the Placer County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The consultant will evaluate service costs, service scope, and comparability with similar jurisdictions, and provide recommendations to inform future contracting decisions. The scope of work includes analyzing shelter-related services, identifying cost drivers, and comparing costs and services to other animal shelters in Sacramento and Placer County. Some key tasks include: • Intake and receiving processes for stray and owned animals • Verification procedures used to confirm City jurisdiction at intake • Current and anticipated staffing levels and staff classifications associated with shelter operations • Salary, overtime, and employer-paid benefit costs allocable to shelter services • Facility and overhead costs reasonably attributable to City animals • Daily care activities, including feeding, cleaning, and kennel maintenance • Intake examinations and required medical treatments.