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Brentwood ECD Agenda

Meeting Date:	04/25/2022
Submitted by:	Karen Harper, Finance
Department:	Finance

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Subject

Resolution ECD 2022-01 - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH BLANKENSHIP CPA GROUP, PLLC FOR FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2022, for adoption

Background

Please find attached the proposed annual audit contract with Blankenship CPA Group, PLLC for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for independent auditing services for the Brentwood Emergency Communications District (ECD). The proposed contract fee for the ECD audit is $7,600, which represents a $100 increase from the previous fiscal year, but is consistent with the original five-year fee proposal.

The ECD fund is legally established under Tennessee law and is subject to a separate audit from the City's primary audit. Blankenship will be required to perform additional auditing services and issue a separate set of financial statements. Since the ECD operations are fully integrated into regular City operations, improved coordination and economies of scale are gained by using the same accounting firm for regular audit and ECD audit.

Sufficient funds are included in the proposed FY 2023 ECD Budget to cover the cost of the audit. If approved by the Board of Commissioners, the Mayor will sign the agreement electronically via the TN Comptroller's Office's website called CARS.

Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Finance Director.

Staff recommendation

Staff recommends approval of the accompanying Resolution.

Fiscal Impact

Attachments
Resolution ECD 2022-01
ECD Audit Contract
ECD Audit Engagement Letter
Signed Resolution
Signed Contract