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Subject:
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10.21 Approval of Contract between Azusa Unified School District (AUSD) and Harshwal & Company LLP |
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Strategic Goals:
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3. Budget and Finance To be responsible stewards of public funds and maximize the
resources needed to meet our goals, fulfill our priorities, and live up to
our values.
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Enclosure:
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File Attachment:
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Rationale:
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District staff reviewed the approved listing of the nine audit firms provided by the Los Angeles County Office of Education. District staff sent all nine firms a proposal request and two of the nine replied. District staff reviewed these proposals based on the following criteria: total cost, prior experience with school district audits, the proximity of the firm’s office to the District, and prior experience with the District.
Services provided will include, in accordance with Education Code Section 41020(f) (2), those related to GASB 34, GASB 87, and major changes to State compliance. Audit services will include all District funds and will be paid from the General Fund. Separately, auditors will audit the Bond Fund and these fees will be paid from Measure K funds.
The agreement is to audit the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027, in accordance with general accounting office standards for financial and compliance audits, and shall include, to the extent applicable, the audit procedures recommended by the Department of Finance, State of California, as detailed in the Department’s most recent publication entitled Standards and Procedures for Audits of California Local Educational Agencies.
The District has worked with Harshwal & Company LLP since 2022. |
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Budgetary Impact:
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The cost, not to exceed $34,178, to be paid from the General Fund and $7,030 to be paid from the Bond Fund. |
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Recommendation
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It is recommended the Board of Education approve contract between AUSD and Harshwal & Company LLP. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Patricia Loera - Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent, Business Services |
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Signed By: |
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Latasha Jamal - Assistant Superintendent, Business Services |
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Signed By: |
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Arturo Ortega - Superintendent |
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Gabriela Arellanes Moved, Member Sabrina Bow, Ed.D. seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended the Board of Education approve contract between AUSD and Harshwal & Company LLP.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 3 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 3 - 0 | | | | | Yolanda Rodriguez-Peña | Yes | | Gabriela Arellanes | Yes | | Sabrina Bow, Ed.D. | Yes | |
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