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Selection of Audit Firm for the City of Margate

Original title: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA, SELECTING THE FIRM OF ___________ TO PROVIDE AUDIT SERVICES TO THE CITY OF MARGATE; PROVIDING FOR NEGOTIATION OF TERMS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) NO. 2023-008 - AUDIT SERVICES.

August 23, 2023

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution initiates the process of hiring the professional firm responsible for verifying the city's financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards for the upcoming fiscal period.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

City of Margate Residents

Residents are affected by the oversight and financial transparency provided by the annual audit process.

Mayor and City Manager

They are granted the legal authority to negotiate and sign the contract with the audit firm.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 23, 2023.

What's next

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Summary

The City of Margate is moving forward with selecting an external firm to conduct its annual financial audit. This resolution authorizes city officials to negotiate and sign a contract with the chosen firm based on the requirements of RFP No. 2023-008.

Key Facts

  • The City of Margate is selecting a firm to provide professional audit services.
  • The selection process is governed by the terms established in Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 2023-008.
  • The resolution authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to negotiate the final terms of the agreement.
  • The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute the final contract once terms are negotiated.
  • The resolution was introduced on August 7, 2023.

Why It Matters

This resolution initiates the process of hiring the professional firm responsible for verifying the city's financial records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards for the upcoming fiscal period.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is responsible for signing the audit contract?
The Mayor and the City Manager are authorized to execute the agreement.
What is the purpose of this resolution?
It formally selects an audit firm and grants city leadership the authority to negotiate and finalize the contract terms.

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Standard Procurement Cycle

The document follows a standard municipal cycle for renewing or selecting professional financial services via RFP.

Connected Entities

other2023-249The internal file ID for this resolution.Map →
locationCity of MargateThe municipal government entity issuing the resolution.Map →
otherRFP No. 2023-008The specific Request for Proposal document outlining the requirements for audit Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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  • Controversy10
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