For Immediate Release

Council agrees to hire auditor

Surprise AZ (October 23, 2009) The Surprise City Council voted Thursday to hire LarsonAllen, LLP to perform audit and management services for the city.

The city solicited requests for proposals from nine firms and received three responses, according to Surprise City Manager Randy Oliver.  Based upon review of qualifications, and price proposals, LarsonAllen's was deemed to be the best overall proposal. Copies of the RFPs are available in the City Clerk's Office for review by the public.

In September, the council requested an audit of certain financial areas of the city including Interfund Transfers, Payroll Systems, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Street Light Improvement Districts (SLIDS) and Investment/Treasure accounts.

Also included are construction payments for City Hall, Central Plant, Public Safety Building, and Streetscape including change orders.

The amount of this contract is $145,600 and is funded through Council Contingency Funds.

The audit is expected to be completed by March 15, 2010.

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