Title
APPROVAL TO RE-AWARD RFP#25-0052 FOR INDEPENDENT AND INTERNAL AUDITING SERVICES
Description
Proposals to provide ‘‘Independent and Internal Auditing Services’ were received from seven vendors on August 12, 2024. The RFP was awarded on October 1, 2024, to MSL, P.A. for Independent Auditing Services and Cherry Bekaert LLP for Internal Auditing Services. MSL, P.A has been acquired by another company, so we are requesting a re-award. It is requested that Independent Auditing Services be re-awarded to Purvis, Gray and Company, LLP. This proposal is for three years with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The funds for this purchase are contained in the operating budget allocated for these services.
Gap Analysis
These contracts will involve performing a Comprehensive Risk Assessment in accordance with 1001.42 Florida Statutes and subsequently performing internal audits as identified in the Comprehensive Risk Assessment as well as the annual independent financial audits when not performed by the Auditor General’s Office.
Previous Outcomes
The Board has approved previous contracts for these services in the past.
Expected Outcomes
The Board approves the re-award contracts as submitted.
Strategic Plan Goal
Pillar 4 - Every School Equipped
Priority 1 - Maintain Sustainable Financial Practices
Recommendation
That the proposal for ‘Independent Auditing Services’ be re-awarded to Purvis, Gray and Company, LLP, be approved as presented
Contact Information
TRACY BRIZENDINE tracy.brizendine@sarasotacountyschools.net
BONNIE PENNER bonnie.penner@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
No Financial Impact
Funding Source: General Fund