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The proposer should also provide an affirmative statement that it is <br /> independent of all of the component units of the County of Hawaii as defined <br /> by those same standards. <br /> The proposer should also list and describe its (or proposed subcontractor's) <br /> professional relationships involving the County of Hawaii or any of its <br /> agencies or component units/agencies, for the past five years, together with a <br /> statement explaining why such relationships do not constitute a conflict of <br /> interest relative to performing the audit. <br /> 3. License; Permit to Practice in Hawaii. An affirmative statement should be <br /> included that the proposer and all assigned key professional staff are properly <br /> licensed to practice in Hawaii. Additionally, a photocopy of a current CPA <br /> permit to practice of the person to be directly in charge of the audit shall be <br /> attached to the proposal. <br /> 4. Experience. The proposer shall have at least three years of experience <br /> performing governmental audits and shall have performed at least two audits <br /> within the past five years of a governmental agency which has budget of more <br /> than $50 million. The proposer shall submit information verifying these <br /> minimum experience requirements. <br /> <br /> B. Proposer's Background, Size, Work Experience and Qualifications <br /> 1. The proposer should described its work experience in the last five years, with <br /> special attention to work performed by the local office with respect to financial <br /> audits conducted that are similar to those described herein: <br /> a. Limited general financial audits of governments and governmental <br /> units in the State of Hawaii and/or of cities, municipalities and <br /> counties having population sizes similar to that of the County of <br /> Hawaii. <br /> b. Audits of federal assistance programs according to the provisions of the <br /> Single Audit Act, as may be amended, and OMB Circular No. A-128. <br /> 2. Describe any work experience in assisting governmental entities to meet the <br /> financial reporting requirements of the Certificate of Achievement Program of <br /> the Government Finance Officers Association. <br /> 3. Aside from the audit work performed in VLB.l.a, indicate previous audit work <br /> performed (maximum 5) in the last five yeaxs for the State of Hawaii or the <br /> counties of Hawaii. Indicate scope of work, total staff hours, and name and <br /> telephone number of the principal client contact. <br /> -16- <br /> <br />