Agenda Item Name:
Title
Agreement for Fire Rescue Department Operational Performance Audit to be conducted by Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC
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Presenter:
Donna Bradbrook, Budget & Fiscal Services 352-264-7066
Description:
If approved, Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC will conduct a comprehensive analysis of the Fire Rescue Department and will provide recommendations for reduced risk and liability, provide actionable plans to improve operational and administrative 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 the Professional Services Agreement Between Alachua County and Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC for a Performance Audit of Fire Rescue (#13532) and the associated Business Associate Agreement, and authorize the Chair to sign.
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Prior Board Motions:
N/A
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
The not-to-exceed cost for the audit is $268,400 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.
An agreement was obtained through the 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 Mauldin & Jenkins LLC was the selected vendor after all quotes were received and reviewed.
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 ...
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