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2012/02/21 Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP Amendment 1 change to services and compensation AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT FOR AUDIT SERVICES This is Amendment No. 1 to that certain AGREEMENT for Audit Services ("Agreement") made on April 7, 2009, by and between the City of Menifee ("City") and Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP which Amendment is made and entered into on February 21, 2012 to increase the services and compensation as indicated below: 1. Section 2, "Services" is amended to read as follows: Section 2. Services: Unless otherwise extended, this Agreement shall terminate upon completion of the audit for the 2011-12 fiscal year. 2. Section 3, "Compensation" is amended to read as follows: Section 3. Compensation: The fees for the auditing service hereunder are set out on Exhibit "A" and shall not exceed the following amounts, including all reimbursements, unless additional work specifically is authorized in writing by CITY in advance of performance of such work: FY 2008-09 $10,225.00; FY 2009-10 $10,532.00; FY 2010-11 $10,848.00; FY 2011-12 $14,250.00 Jo h 'Denver, Mayor Richard K. Kikuchi, CPA Partner r Attest: Appegved as Form: Kathy Bennett, City Clerk Josepfi Fle er, Interim Cit Attorney i ti Amendment No.1 to Audit Agreement with LSL 1 of 1 AGREEMENT FOR AUDIT SERVICES f THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 7th day of April, 2009, by and between the CITY OF MENIFEE (hereinafter called "CITY")and LANCE, SOLL&LUNGHARD, LLP, a partnership of Certified Public Accountants(hereinafter called"ACCOUNTANTS"): WITNESSETH: The parties do agree as follows: 1. . Recitals This agreement is made and entered into with respect to the following facts: (a) That CITY is desirous of obtaining the services of qualified certified public accountants for the purpose of conducting annual audits of its financial books and records; and (b) That ACCOUNTANTS have demonstrated their qualifications to perform such services, and have agreed to perform such audit services, subject to the provisions of this Agreement; and (c) That the legislative body of CITY has heretofore determined that the public interest,convenience and necessity require the execution of this Agreement. 2. Services CITY hereby engages ACCOUNTANTS to perform audits and examinations of the accounting books and records of CITY for the following three fiscal years: 2008-09; 2009-2010; and 2010-2011. Unless otherwise extended, this Agreement shall terminate upon completion of the audit for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. (a) ACCOUNTANTS shall.perform the services for the rates set out on Exhibit, attached and incorporated here. ACCOUNTANTS shall conduct an examination of City's financial statements for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, as established by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), each such fiscal year. The audits will be conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards as established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants(AICPA), and shall include such other auditing procedures as we consider necessary in the circumstances. It is understood by all parties that such audit procedures are not yrimarily designed to and cannot be relied upon to disclose all defalcations or other irregularities. Reliance for the prevention or detection of fraud, defalcations or other irregularities should be placed principally upon an adequate internal accounting system with appropriate and functioninu internal controls. It is the resuonsibility of management of each entity to establish and maintain such an internal control s, stem. 4850-7063-9875.3 Under the requirements of the Federal Government's program covering a single audit for all federal grant funds,the compliance and financial audit will be conducted according to the requirements of the Single Audit Act as amended in 1996 and in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards as well as generally accepted governmental auditing standards. ACCOUNTANTS' examination will be made in accordance with the standards for financial and compliance audits contained in the Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; the Single Audit Act as amended in 1996; and the provision of OMB Circular A-133,Audits of State and Local Governments. (b) ACCOUNTANTS shall submit a report of their examination of the City's Government-Wide and Fund financial statements for each such fiscal year,which shall include such component units, if any,notes to the financial statements and an opinion as to the fairness of their presentation in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, applicable to the various funds or state the reasons for any exceptions to said principles. ACCOUNTANT'S will apply limited audit procedures to Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) and required supplementary information. The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report(CAFR)will be prepared and word processed by the ACCOUNTANTS. ACCOUNTANTS shall submit twenty five (25) hard bound copies of the report. (c) ACCOUNTANTS shall submit a report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting based upon the audit of the CITY'S financial statements in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and the appropriate reports on compliance with Requirements Applicable to each Major Program, Internal Control over Compliance and on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards in Accordance with OMB Circular A-133. The single audit report will include appropriate schedule of expenditures of federal awards, footnotes, findings and questioned costs, including reportable conditions and material weaknesses, and follow up on prior audit findings where required. ACCOUNTANTS shall.submit ten (10) copies of the report. (d) ACCOUNTANTS shall perform agreed-upon auditing procedures and submit a letter annually to the City regarding compliance to the CITY'S GANN Limit (Appropriations Limit). ACCOUNTANTS shall submit ten(10)copies of the report. (e) ACCOUNTANTS shall prepare the Annual State Controller's Reports and Annual Street Reports for the CITY and file them with the appropriate agency on behalf on the CITY. (f) In addition to submitting a report on the examination of the financial statements of CITY, ACCOUNTANTS shall submit fifteen (15) copies of a management letter setting forth their findings and/or recommendations on those matters noted and observed during the conduct of the examination of the financial records and developed within the scope usually associated with such an examination relating to,but not limited to,the following: (i) Improvement in systems of internal control. 4850-7063-9675.3 2 (ii) Improvement in accounting system. (iii) Apparent noncompliance with laws and rules and regulations. (iv) Any other material matter coming to the attention of the firm during the conduct of the examination. 3. Compensation The fees for the auditing service hereunder are set out on Exhibit "A and shall not exceed the following amounts, including all reimbursements, unless additional work specifically is authorized in writing by CITY in advance of the performance of such work.: FY 2008-09:$10,225.00;FY 2009-2010: $10,532.00;FY 2010-2011: $10,848.00 The fees due hereunder shall be paid in installments during each fiscal year, as work is done by ACCOUNTANTS with a 10% withheld balance due upon submission of the fiscal year-end audit report(s). The fees shall be paid by the CITY within 60 days of the date on the billing unless otherwise disputed by CITY during that time. Any additional work outside the scope of services in(2) shall be billed at the hourly rates set out on Exhibit "A." ACCOUNTANTS shall identify in writing any additional work required with an estimated cost to perform the work to the CITY prior to commencement. No additional work shall be performed without the express written consent of the CITY. 4. CITY Facilities CITY shall not be required to furnish any office facilities to.ACCOUNTANTS, but shall make available to ACCOUNTANTS working space for such time as ACCOUNTANTS or its employees may be required to work at the City Hall. CITY personnel shall furnish minimal assistance, as determined by the Finance Director, to ACCOUNTANTS, in connection with the preparation of necessary schedules and the production of underlying supporting documents for ACCOUNTANTS inspection and auditing. 5. Retention of Workinji Papers As required, ACCOUNTANTS will retain all audit working papers for a period of at least seven years and the relevant federal agencies can have access to such papers, as is required by the law,upon request. 6. Termination CITY and ACCOUNTANTS shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, at any time, upon fifteen (15) days written notice to the other party. In event of such termination, 4850-7063-9875.3 3 ACCOUNTANTS shall be entitled to compensation for services rendered through and including the date of giving of notice of termination. ACCOUNTANTS shall not be entitled to any compensation for any services rendered by them after the giving of notice of such tennination. 7. Notices Notice given pursuant to this Agreement shall be served upon the person to .be notified by personal service upon such party, or by the deposit of such written notice in the care and custody of the United States Postal Service,.postage prepaid,addressed as follows: (a) CITY: CITY OF MENIFEE Attn: George Wentz,City Manager 29714 Haun Rd. Menifee, CA 92586 (b) ACCOUNTANTS: LANCE, SOLL&LUNGHARD Attention: Richard K.Kikuchi,CPA,Partner 203 N.Brea Blvd., Suite 203 Brea,California 92821-4056 Notices hereunder shall be deemed to have been given pursuant to this Paragraph on the day of personal service thereof upon the party to be notified,or as of the second(2nd)day following the deposit of the same in the care and custody of the United States Postal Service, first-class,postage prepaid. 8. CompIiance with Laws In the performance of the work required by this Agreement, ACCOUNTANTS shall abide by and conform to any and all applicable laws of the United States, State of California,-and or IT dinances,regulations and policies of the CITY.. 9. Status of ACCOUNTANTS The performance by ACCOUNTANTS hereunder shall be in the capacity of an independent contractor and not as an officer,agent or employee of CTTY. 10. Completion of Work The work undertaken pursuant to this Agreement,including issuance of appropriate reports, shall be completed with due diligence and quickly as possible upon notification that the City's and -- Agency's books are.ready for audit. 4850-7063-9875.3 4 11. Liabili Indemnification ACCOUNTANTS shall defend, indemnify and save harmless CITY, its elected and appouited officials, officers, agents and employees from all liability from loss damage or injury to persons or property, including the payment by ACCOUNTANTS of any and all legal costs and attorney's fees,in any manner arising out of any negligent or intentional or willful acts or omissions of ACCOUNTANTS in performance of this Agreement, including but not limited to, all consequential damages to the maximum extentpermitted bylaw. Said indemnification shall include any claim that ACCOUNTANTS, or ACCOUNTANTS employees or agents, are considered to be employees of the CITY or are entitled to any employee benefits from CITY, including but.not limited to those available under Public Employees Retirement Law. 12. Insurance With respect to performance of work under this agreement, ACCOUNTANTS shall maintain and shall require all of its subcontractors to maintain insurance as described below: (a) Workers' compensation insurance with statutory limits,. and employer's liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per accident. In accordance with the provisions of California Labor Code, Section 3700, every employer shall secure the payment of employee compensation. (b) Comprehensive general liability insurance with a combined single limit of not less than.$1,000,000 per occurrence. Such insurance shall include product/completed operations liability,owner's and contractor's protection,blanket contractual liability,personal injury liability, broad form property damage coverage and explosion, collapse and underground hazard coverage. (c) Comprehensive automobile liability insurance with a combined single limit of not less than$1,000,000 per occurrence. Such insurance shall include coverage for owned,hired and non-owned automobiles. (d) professional liability(errors and omissions)insurance with a limit of not less than$1,000,000. (e) General Insurance Requirements: All insurance required by express provision of this Agreement shall be carried only in responsible insurance companies licensed to do business in the State of California. CITY, its officials, officers, agents and employees shall be named as additional named insureds. Such insurance shall be primary as to CITY. If ACCOUNTANTS,for any reason,fails to maintain insurance coverage which is required pursuant to this Agreement, the same shall be deemed a material breach of contract. CITY, at its sole option, may forthwith terminate this Agreement and obtain damages from the ACCOUNTANTS resulting from said breach. Alternatively, CITY may purchase such required insurance coverage, and may deduct from sums due to ACCOUNTANTS any premium costs advanced by CITY for such insurance. However, prior to CITY obtaining such coverage, it must 4850-7063-9875.3 5 notify ACCOUNTANTS of the breach of contract and afford ACCOUNTANTS reasonable time to acquire the necessary coverage. r 13. Miscellaneous (a) This Agreement may be amended only in writing signed by the parties. (b) No waiver of any term or condition of this Agreement shall be a continuing waiver thereof. (c) This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes any other agreements,whether written or oral. (d) In the event of litigation to enforce this Agreement, the prevailing party in that litigation shall be entitled to costs and reasonable attorneys fees as determined by the court. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the day and year first above written. CITNAWWemntz, By: ger ATTEST: Pennefft,City Clerk LANCE, SOLL&LUNGHARD,LLP; A Partnership BY. ' T y' Richard K. Kikuchi,CPA Partner 4850-7063-9875.3 6 Attachment A AUDIT WORK COST PROPOSAL FORM Service 2008109 2009110 2010111 City Audit and Related Reports $9 975 $10,274 $10,582 GANN Limit Review Report $250 $258 $265 Single Audit and Related Reports Included Included Included Total for Fiscal Year not-to-exceed $10,225 $10 532 $10,848 Attachment 8 ESTIMATE OF COST Name of Firm: Lance, Soil & Lun hard, LLP Address: 41185 Golden Gate Circle, Suite 103 Murrieta, CA 92562 Contact Name: Richard IC. Kikuchi Contact Phone#: (951) 304-2728 Fax#: (951) 304-3940 Contact Email: richard.kikuchi lslcpas.com I. Auditor's Standard Billing Rates Auditors Standard Hourly Billing Rates POSITION 2008/09 2009/10 2010/11 Partner $180 $165 $191 Manager $104 $107 $110 Senior Accountant $86 $89 $91 Staff Accountant $77 $79 $82 Clerical Included Included Included