Agenda - 05-04-2021; 8-g - Contract Award for Financial and Compliance Audit Services

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2 The County audit service is for a three-year period. Following the initial three-year period; an annual extension may be granted by the County for three one-year renewal extensions. FINANCIAL IMPACT: FY 2021-22 funds are within budget for this annual contract. The cost to conduct the audit services the first year is $83,000. Firms were requested to provide the costs for the next two years. The cost for years two and three are $85,500 and $88,000 respectively SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this item: • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. • GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The following Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impacts are applicable to this item: • ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND WASTE REDUCTION Initiate policies and programs that: 1) conserve energy; 2) reduce resource consumption; 3) increase the use of recycled and renewable resources; and 4) minimize waste stream impacts on the environment. • RESULTANT IMPACT ON NATURAL RESOURCES AND AIR QUALITY Assess and where possible mitigate adverse impacts created to the natural resources of the site and adjoining area. Minimize production of greenhouse gases. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board: • Award RFP 367-OC 5314 to Cherry Bekaert LLP to conduct auditing services for the County in the amount of $83,000 for the first year; and • Authorize the Chair and Finance Officer to sign the LGC contract on behalf of the BOCC pending staff and attorney review.