2012-019 Finance - Audit Contract with Martin Starnes & Associates CPAs PA

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Audit Objectives The objective of our audit is the expression of opinions as to whether your basic financial statements are fairly presented, in all material respects, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and to report on the fairness of the supplementary information referred to in the second paragraph when considered in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole. The objective also includes reporting on internal control related to the financial statements and compliance with laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts or grant agreements, non-compliance with which could have a material effect on the financial statements in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. The objective also includes reporting on internal control related to major programs and an opinion (or disclaimer of opinion) on compliance with laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts or grant agreements that could have a direct and material effect on each major program in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular A-133, Audit of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations. The reports on internal control and compliance will each include a statement that the report is intended solely for the information and use of management, the body or individuals charged with governance, others within the entity specific legislative or regulatory bodies, federal awarding agencies, and if applicable, pass-through entities and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than these specified parties. Our audit will be conducted in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America; the standards for financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996; and the provisions of OMB Circular A-133, and will include tests of the accounting records, a determination of major program(s) in accordance with OMB Circular A-133, and other procedures we consider necessary to enable us to express such opinions and to render the required reports. If our opinions on the financial statements or the Single Audit compliance opinions are other than unqualified, we will discuss the reasons with you in advance. If, for any reason, we are unable to complete the audit or are unable to form or have not formed opinions, we may decline to express opinions or to issue a report as a result of this engagement. Management Responsibilities Management is responsible for the basic financial statements and all accompanying information as well as all representations contained therein. Management is also responsible for identifying government award programs and understanding and complying with compliance requirements, and for preparation of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and State Awards in accordance with the requirements of OMB Circular A-133. As part of the audit, if we assist with the preparation of your financial statements, Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and State Awards, and related notes, you are responsible for making all management decisions and performing all management functions relating to the financial statements, Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and State Awards, and related notes and for accepting full responsibility for such decisions. You will be required to acknowledge in the management representation letter our assistance with the preparation of the financial statements and Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and State Awards and that you have reviewed and approved the financial statements, Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and State Awards, and related notes prior to their issuance and have accepted responsibility for them. Further, you are required to designate an individual with suitable skill, knowledge, or experience to oversee any non-audit services we provide and for evaluating the adequacy and results of those services and accepting responsibility for them.