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Contract Details: Smart & Associates LLP Financial Consulting

Original title: Contract 14191: SMART & ASSOCIATES LLP — PRO SERV CONSULTING $250,000orABOVE (Chicago, IL)

December 18, 2013

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The Frame

What this does

This contract establishes the firm responsible for conducting financial audits for the Chicago Department of Finance over a nine-year term.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Smart & Associates LLP

The firm is contracted to provide financial audit and attestation services to the City of Chicago.

Department of Finance

The department is responsible for managing the audit services provided by the vendor.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 18, 2013.

What's next

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Summary

This document outlines a professional services contract between the City of Chicago and Smart & Associates LLP for financial audit and services. The agreement covers a ten-year period from 2007 through 2016.

Key Facts

  • Contract number 14191 was approved on December 18, 2013.
  • The contract covers financial services specifically for audit and attestation.
  • The contract term began on January 1, 2007, and ended on December 31, 2016.
  • The vendor is Smart & Associates LLP, located in Bryn Mawr, PA.
  • The contract is categorized under professional services for amounts of $250,000 or above.
  • The listed award amount in this specific document is $0.

Why It Matters

This contract establishes the firm responsible for conducting financial audits for the Chicago Department of Finance over a nine-year term.

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Smart & Associates LLP provide under this contract?
They provide financial services, specifically audit and .
How long was this contract active?
The contract was active for ten years, from January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2016.

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Retroactive Approval

The contract was approved in December 2013, despite having a start date in January 2007, indicating a multi-year retroactive or long-term renewal structure.

Connected Entities

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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