Agenda Item Name:
Title
Agreement with RSM US LLP for Fire Rescue Emergency Medical Billing Services Operational and Financial Audit (Contract #13371)
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Presenter:
Donna Bradbrook 352.264.7066
Description:
The County sought a professional to provide services for a Fire Rescue Emergency Medical (EMS) Billing Services Operational and Financial Audit. If selected, the professional, RSM US LLP, will conduct a comprehensive analysis of the Fire Rescue EMS Billing Services and will provide recommendations for reduced risk and liability, provide actionable plans to improve operational and financial areas with noted deficiencies, and develop a best practices road map for the county to follow when implementing the recommended efficiency and effectiveness improvements.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve Agreement Between Alachua County and RSM US LLP for Professional Services - Audits (Contract #13371), and authorize the Chair to execute the Agreement and an incorporated Business Associate Agreement on behalf of the County.
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Prior Board Motions:
N/A
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
The not-to-exceed cost for the audit is $68,700 which includes audit services and travel for on-site audit activities. These funds are budgeted within Special Expense
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Strategic Guide:
Strategic Guide
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services
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Background:
The Board of County Commissioners heard an initial audit presentation in October 2018 and directed the County Manager to continue audit processes for other county departments and programs as identified. Pursuant to Sec. 22.3-302 (12) of the Alachua County Code of Ordinances - ‘Exemptions from the source selection process: procurement of supplies or services under contract with federal, state, or municipal governments or any other governmental agency or political subdivision provided the vendor extends the same terms and conditions of the contract to the county’, this procurement is exempt from competitive bidding requirements. The County is utilizing State of Florida Contract #84111600-20-1 for Financial and Performance Audits. Pursuant to the State Contract, the County requested quotes from the state approved vendors and RSM US LLP was the selected vendor after all quotes were received and reviewed. This is a request to approve the Professional Services Agreement and Business Associate Agreement with and for RSM US LLP to provide the services.