File #: FP-R-24-04-3082   
Type: FP Resolution Status: Filed
File created: 3/8/2024 In control: Forest Preserve District Commission
On agenda: 4/9/2024 Final action: 4/9/2024
Title: Resolution Authorizing a Professional Auditing Services Contract with Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
Attachments: 1. Audit RFP_Memo_03.08.24, 2. Engagement Letter and Fee Schedule FY24-FY29
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Resolution Authorizing a Professional Auditing Services Contract with Lauterbach & Amen, LLP

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WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Kane County, Illinois has requested an extension of all three option years for the audit of records of the District under the current agreement; and

WHEREAS, the current audit engagement, with respect to audit of the records was received from the audit firm Lauterbach & Amen, LLP (L&A) of Naperville, Illinois included three additional one-year extensions; and

WHEREAS, for the fiscal year 2024, Lauterbach & Amen's standard audit fee would be $23,100 and increase annually per Exhibit A. Fees for a single audit, if required, in fiscal year 2024 would be $3,400 and increase annually per Exhibit A; and

WHEREAS, Staff has been very satisfied with the professionalism and punctuality in dealing with L&A. The District has been able to receive the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for the past 11 years and has again submitted and expects to receive this distinguished achievement this year, for fiscal year 2023.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Kane County, Illinois, that the audit engagement proposal of Lauterbach & Amen, LLP of Naperville, Illinois accepting a three year contract extension for fiscal years 2024 through 2026 with an option of three additional one-year extensions, for the audit of the records be, and herby is approved.

APPROVED AND PASSED on this 9th day of April, 2024

___________________________ ____________________________
Christopher Kious Myrna Molina
President, Kane Forest Preserve Secretary, Kane Forest Preserve
Kane County, Illinois Kane C...

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