R2023-254 Resolution Authorizing Professional Service Agreement with Sikich LLP for Auditing Services and Non-Audit Advisory Services

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SIKICH. SIKICH.COM Your Sikich engagement team is comprised of senior CPAs who have been working in the field for years. Providing high- quality audit services is second nature to each of them,which is proven through our impressive track record of helping clients succeed.This team will provide the City of Decatur with timely completion of professional services.Moreover,members of the Sikich government services team have served as expert speakers to organizations,state GFOAs and others for formal presentations at local meetings and annual conferences on a variety of governmental accounting, auditing and financial reporting topics. We have also developed governmental accounting, auditing and financial reporting training courses for various organizations with members of our firm serving as lead instructors for the courses. EXPERIENCE IN GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS Because of our large,diverse client base and our ability to attract talent from a variety of professional backgrounds,Sikich has an established reputation as one of the leading providers of professional services in the Midwest to governmental entities. Our team of professionals specializes in the management, operations and financing of general purpose state and local governments,park districts,intergovernmental organizations,municipal utilities and special districts.This focus and our exemplary reputation assure the City of Decatur the highest quality work and the most cost-effective delivery of services. INITIATIVE One of our strengths at Sikich is our need to be proactive.We find potential issues before you have to worry about them, because we're ready with a solution. Your transition to Sikich will be a non-disruptive one.Sikich's team has directed the transition of many new clients and will bring this experience to the City of Decatur engagement team. Your engagement team will have continuous, hands-on involvement in what we consider an important relationship with the City of Decatur.We have many ways of achieving this transitions such as: ■ Developing an agreed-upon timetable for deliverables and follow up regularly on their progress • Utilizing concise audit programs,eliminating unnecessary audit steps and preparing audit schedules and workpapers • Using existing client materials to the greatest extent possible,such as internal control memos and client assistance letters One-on-one,you will receive customized solutions based on your unique needs,and only your unique needs.You will find that achieving financial stability and growth,as well as uncovering new opportunities to improve performance,is possible through the strategies that Sikich experts will recommend and on which they will educate you. After a more thorough review of your operations and audit-specific matters,we may uncover other opportunities.As part of our ongoing service and commitment to the City of Decatur,we keep you abreast of regulatory changes and best business practices to ensure we identify crucial opportunities that will benefit the City of Decatur. INITIATIVE FOR YOUR SATISFACTMON The City of Decatur's success is built upon the quality services and value you feel you receive from Sikich,which is why we will continually gauge your satisfaction to enhance our relationship.At various checkpoints during the engagement,a Sikich representative will meet with you to discuss how satisfied you have been with our services, our team and the value we provide.Areas stressed during these meetings will include: • What can we do to make our services more valuable to you? ■ What specific part of our service exceeded your expectations? ■ In which areas do you feel we need improvement? ■ Do you feel like a valued client of the firm? • What is your vision for the City of Decatur? ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY City of Decatur Service Proposal 1 12