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

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�i SIKICH. SIKICH.COM EXECUTIVE SUMMARY We know what's challenging to the City of Decatur.Here are the strategies and solutions we recommend for you in order to face those challenges head-on and achieve success. Thank you for considering Sikich.We appreciate the opportunity to propose for the City of Decatur. Sikich is one of the country's top 30 Certified Public Accounting firms and a top 10 value-added reseller of technology products,with more than 1,500 employees serving clients in all 50 states.Clients turn to us for their professional service needs due to our deep industry knowledge working with organizations of their size and for the caliber of service and attention we provide—especially when it comes to dedicated,experienced service teams and partner access. DEFINING YOUR CURRENT CHALLENGES We recognize this is a time of constant change and ever increasing accountability.The task of the City finance office is no longer to report financial results by long-standing standards that are widely known and commonly understood.The task in today's environment is to keep up with the ever-changing standards from GASB and the Office of Management and Budget with the new Uniform Guidance.The task is also to keep up with new reporting and accountability requirements from the state,new automated processing systems,and fringe benefit tax laws. DEFINING YOUR BEST POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS These ever-changing standards and accountabilities require adjusting computer systems and internal processes to adapt to the changing standards and then to report in accordance with the new standards.This shift in the environment has caused a shift in the City's thinking about an audit firm.We understand that the City requires a year-round partner,who will assist the City in keeping up to date with the standards and provide assistance,when needed,on specialty topics,as well as someone who can audit to the standards. Sikich is on the leading edge of the standards as they are being developed.We also have a strong commitment to current and effective technology as our firm has a solid core of technological abilities supported by a full technology division. DEFINING YOUR FUTURE SUCCESS Additional details around our audit-specific capabilities are included in the next section of this document.These capabilities, in combination with our timely completion and issuance of your reports,will not only fulfill your current needs,but will undoubtedly drive stability for the City of Decatur. Throughout the following paragraphs,you will find summaries of each section within this proposal.We encourage you to review each section in its entirety to gain a detailed understanding of how we can help you build your bottom line and achieve success. WHY THE CITY OF DECATUR SHOULD SELECT SI UCH Clients turn to us because our professionals are uniquely qualified to provide the service and industry expertise necessary to drive their organizational success.Specifically,Sikich offers the access to resources,decades of experience and passion for action necessary to face your challenges head-on with you. PARTNER,SUPERVISORY AND STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE A crucial component to the City of Decatur's success is working with a team completely dedicated to the government industry, ensuring that those individuals understand your challenges and what it takes to realize success.Your engagement team is made up of senior professionals who will provide the expertise,insights and responsiveness your organization requires. SPECIFIC AUDIT APPROACH Our approach is always holistic,forward-thinking and customized for the City of Decatur's specific needs.We operate in a way that provides full attention to evaluating significant areas,including those that present the greatest risk and where new opportunities for financial and operational improvement may exist. SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF DECATUR The scope of our work for the City of Decatur is outlined in the following proposal.We want to invest in what we hope will become a long-lasting relationship with the City of Decatur,which is why we commit to delivering the results the City of Decatur requires.The timeline of the engagement on which we are proposing is outlined in this section. We would be honored to call the City of Decatur our client and look forward to working with you. ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY City of Decatur Service Proposal 1 4