Item Coversheet

*4.A.2.


Shakopee City Council
November 4, 2020


FROM:Nate Reinhardt, Finance Director
TO:Mayor & City Council Members
Subject:
Audit engagement letter for years ending December 31, 2020 and 2021.
Policy/Action Requested:
Motion to approve audit engagement letter for year's ending December 31, 2020 and 2021.
Recommendation:
Approve audit engagement letter with Abdo, Eick & Meyers, LLP for the year's ending December 31, 2020 and 2021.
Discussion:
In 2017, the city completed a request for proposal for audit firms to complete the annual audit for a three year period with an option two year addendum to be considered beyond the three year contract.  The engagement letter being proposed by Abdo, Eick & Meyers, LLP covers the additional two year period.  It is anticipated that the city will complete a formal request for proposal following the completion of the five year covered period.
Budget Impact:
The cost of the audit has been included in the preliminary 2021 budget.  The cost of the city audit for years ending 2020 and 2021 will be $36,800 and $37,800, respectively.  An additional single audit will be required this year as a result of the city being the recipient of Federal CARES Acts funds, which is an additional $4,000.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Engagement Letter