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

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SIKICH4, SIKICH.COM TECHNICAL PROPOSAL STATEMENT OF INDEPENDENCE Sikich has evaluated its independence from the City of Decatur and its component units in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards,the Governmental Auditing Standards,2018 revision,published by the U.S.Government Accountability Office,and the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct Based upon our evaluation,Sikich is free of any personal and external impairment with respect to the City of Decatur and its component units,and is independent with respect to any non-attest services provided to the City of Decatur and its component units,both in fact and in appearance to any knowledgeable third party. LICENSE TO PRACTICE IN ILLINOIS Sikich is a licensed Public Accountant Limited Liability Partnership in Illinois (license #066-003284).All of the partners assigned to the engagement are registered and licensed Certified Public Accountants(CPAs)in Illinois.In addition,all of the professional staff assigned to the engagement are full time staff and are either registered Certified Public Accountants or are completing the exam. PARTNER,SUPERVISORY AND STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Sikich commits to providing a team of senior professionals,all of whom have unmatched expertise in the government industry. A crucial component to the City of Decatur's success is working with a team that is completely dedicated to the government industry,ensuring that those individuals understand your challenges and what it takes to realize success.The City of Decatur will receive unparalleled levels of expertise, insights and responsiveness from a team of senior professionals who have significant experience working with government entities. Our firm offers several employee retention programs,including tuition reimbursement,CPA review and exam assistance,a computer purchase program,travel assistance and more.We have been named as a Best Place to Work for several years,both on a local and national level.We make every effort to recruit and retain quality staff. However, employee turnover is inevitable. In the event of staff turnover on the the City of Decatur engagement,we will seek the prior written approval of the City of Decatur. The City of Decatur's key engagement team members will be supported by staff on the firm's government services team. Please refer to the Exhibits section to read biographies of the City of Decatur's engagement team. CHAD A.LUCAS,CPA ENGAGEMENT PARTNER As engagement partner, Chad will be responsible for the overall management of the audit.This includes developing and coordinating the overall audit plan,the in-depth review of all workpapers and the review of the City of Decatur's annual comprehensive financial report.Moreover,our firm's philosophy is to have the team leader on location during the completion of the majority of fieldwork.Therefore,Chad will be present at the City of Decatur's offices during both our preliminary and final fieldwork. ANTHONY M.CERVINI,CPA,CFE RESOURCE PARTNER The resource partner is responsible for providing overall technical support for the engagement as well as serving as a backup for the engagement partner. BRIAN LEFEVRE,CPA,MBA The resource partner is responsible for providing overall technical support for the engagement as well as serving as a backup for the engagement partner. NICK BAVA,CPA,MAS The resource partner is responsible for providing overall technical support for the engagement as well as serving as a backup for the engagement partner. ACCOUNTING TECHNOLOGY ADVISORY City of Decatur Service Proposal 5