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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence - AuditorsGRANT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA MEETING REQUEST FORM (Must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board by 12:00pm on Thursday) REQUESTING DEPARTMENT: Auditor REQUEST SUBMITTED BY: Shannon Falstad CONTACT PERSON ATTENDING ROUNDTABLE: Shannon Falstad CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION: ❑YES ONO DATE: 07/13/2026 PHONE: 754-2011-2733 W, \22, I I NO ne ff, K IMMI, Ev 47 11, 1 M, Eq 7 ME M I ®Agreement / Contract ❑AP Vouchers ❑Appointment / Reappointment ❑ARPA Related ❑ Bids / RFPs / Quotes Award ❑ Bid Opening Scheduled ❑ Boards / Committees ❑ Budget ❑Computer Related ❑County Code ❑Emergency Purchase ❑Employee Rel. ❑ Facilities Related ❑ Financial ❑ Funds ❑ Hearing ❑ Invoices / Purchase Orders ❑ Grants — Fed/State/County ❑ Leases ❑ MOA / MOU ❑Minutes ❑Ordinances [--]Out of State Travel El Petty Cash ❑ Policies ❑ Proclamations ❑ Request for Purchase ❑ Resolution ❑Recommendation ®Professional Serv/Consultant ❑Support Letter ❑Surplus Req. ❑Tax Levies ❑Thank You's ❑Tax Title Property ❑WSLCB M oall R IS of Grant County's 2025 annual report. Attached is the outline of her services to be provided & cost of such services. Expense acct to be charged to be determine by BOCC If necessary, was this document reviewed by accounting? ❑ YES * NO ❑ N/A If necessary, was this document reviewed by legal? ❑ YES F=_1 NO ❑ N/A DATE OF ACTION: _7l`7'4�Q DEFERRED OR CONTINUED TO: APPROVE: DENIED D2: D3: ABSTAIN WITHDRAWN: 4/23/24 Tara Dunford., CPA Certified Public Accountant X , a July 10,, 2026 Shannon Falstad Grant County 35 C St NW Ephrata, WA 98823 (253) 273-4379 Thank you for requesting my assistance with your accounting needs. The purpose of this letter is to outline the services to be provided and give you an estimate of the time it will take. You have requested that I assist Grant County with technical accounting assistance as requested, including preparation of the 2025 annual report. My Responsibilities The objective of the engagement is to apply accounting and financial reporting expertise to assist you with assigned projects. I will conduct the engagement in accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services promulgated by the Accounting and Review Services Committee of the AICPA and comply with the AICPA's Code of Professional Conduct, including the ethical principles of integrity, objectivity, professional competence and due care. The engagement cannot be relied upon to identify or disclose any financial statement misstatements,, including those caused by fraud or error,, or to identify or disclose any wrongdoing within the County or noncompliance with laws or regulations. However, I will inform you of any material errors or evidence of fraud that come to my attention during the engagement. In addition, I will inform you of any evidence or information that comes to my attention regarding any wrongdoing within the County or noncompliance with laws and regulations that may have occurred, unless they are clearly inconsequential. Your Responsibilities The engagement to be performed is conducted on the basis that you acknowledge and understand that my responsibility is to assist you with accounting and reporting. You have the following overall responsibilities that are fundamental to my undertaking the engagement in accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services: 1. The prevention and detection of fraud. 2. To ensure that the County complies with the laws and regulations applicable to its activities. 3. The accuracy and completeness of the records, documents, explanations, and other information., including significant judgements, you provide to me for the engagement. Other Relevant Information I am solely responsible for performing the engagement. Work will be performed primarily from my home office. Fees for these services will be based on the actual time spent at an hourly rate of $205/hour, not to exceed 50 hours or $10,250. If on -site work is required, there shall be a flat -rate travel fee of $500/day, billed in addition to the hourly rate. The fee estimate is based on anticipated cooperation from your personnel and the assumption that unexpected circumstances will not be encountered during the work performed. If significant additional time is necessary, I will discuss it with you and arrive at a new fee estimate before additional costs are incurred. Invoices for these fees will be rendered each month as work progresses and are payable within 30 days. This engagement shall be valid through December 31, 2026. 1 appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you and believe this letter accurately summarizes the significant terms of the engagement. If you have any questions, please let me know. If you acknowledge and agree with the terms of the engagement as described in this letter, please sign and return. Sincerely, Tara Dudord Tara Dunford, CPA Grant County Shannon Falstad, Auditor Date