The City of Rosenberg has awarded a contract to Belt Harris Pechacek, LLLP for audit services. The contract is for a term of 3 years with an option to renew for 2 additional years. The scope of work includes auditing the financial statements of the City, including the preparation of financial statements, schedule of expenditures of federal awards, and related notes. The contract also includes non-audit services such as preparation of documents, advisory services, and correspondence. The total contract value is estimated to be around $500,000. The City is responsible for designing and implementing internal controls, evaluating and monitoring ongoing activities, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. The auditor is responsible for expressing an opinion on the fairness of the financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards.
• The contract includes a provision for the auditor to perform tests of internal control and compliance with laws and regulations.
• The auditor will also provide a report on the City's compliance with federal statutes, regulations, and the terms and conditions of federal awards.
• The contract includes a provision for the City to submit a reporting package, including financial statements, schedule of expenditures of federal awards, and auditors' reports, to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
• The contract includes a non-appropriation clause, which states that the contract will terminate if funds are not appropriated or are otherwise unavailable.
• The contract includes a provision for the auditor to provide a copy of their most recent external peer review report and any letter of comment.