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Home My WebLink AboutFY26-27 Auditing: Investigative Services - Weaver and Tidwell LLPCounty of Hawaii Finance Purchasing Division Diane Nakagawa, Director 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1101, Hilo, HI 96720 WEAVER AND TIDWELL, L.L.P.] RESPONSE DOCUMENT REPORT RFI No. PS 27-0019 NOTICE TO PROVIDERS OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ADDITIONAL NOTICE OF NEED FOR FN.7 AUDITING INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES) RESPONSE DEADLINE: August 7, 2026 at 4:00 pm Report Generated: Sunday, August 9, 2026 Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. Response CONTACT INFORMATION Company: Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. Email: proposals@weaver.com Contact: Nicoleta Leontiades Address: 4400 Post Oak Parkway Suite 1100 Houston, TX 77027 Phone: N/A Website: weaver.com WEAVER AND TIDWELL, L.L.P.] RESPONSE DOCUMENT REPORT RFI No. PS 27-0019 NOTICE TO PROVIDERS OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ADDITIONAL NOTICE OF NEED FOR FN.7 AUDITING (INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES) WEAVER AND TIDWELL, L.L.P.] RESPONSE DOCUMENT REPORT Request For Information - NOTICE TO PROVIDERS OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ADDITIONAL NOTICE OF NEED FOR FN.7 AUDITING (INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES) Page 2 Submission Date: Aug 7, 2026 7:18 AM (Hawaii Time) ADDENDA CONFIRMATION No addenda issued QUESTIONNAIRE 1. File Upload* Upload Submission Here Weaver_RFI_for_Auditing-Investigative_Services_-_County_of_Hawaii.pdf Request for Information: Auditing Investigative Services) | RFI: PS 27-0019 County of Hawai’i August 7, 2026 Travis Casner, CFE | Partner, Forensics and Litigation Services Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. | 400 W. 6th, Suite 3200 | Austin, Texas 78701 512-609-1995 | travis.casner@weaver.com 400 W. 6th, Suite 3200 Austin, Texas 78701 512-609-1995 Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. CPAs AND ADVISORS | WEAVER.COM Executive Summary When a public organization faces questions involving financial activity, contracting practices, internal controls or potential misconduct, the path forward requires more than a traditional audit. It requires a focused, independent investigation that can establish facts, preserve evidence and explain what happened in a clear and defensible way. The County of Hawai’i (County) is issuing this Request for Information to identify qualified firms with the investigative, forensic accounting and digital forensics experience needed to support matters involving financial records, operations, procurement, contracting practices, internal controls and related concerns. These services may require the ability to evaluate complex records, review electronic communications and digital evidence, conduct interviews, identify red flags, trace funds and develop findings that can be used by County leadership, legal counsel, oversight bodies or law enforcement, as appropriate. That’s where Weaver comes in. Weaver understands that investigative services for a county government must be handled with independence, discretion and discipline. These matters are often sensitive and highly visible, and they can involve financial data, procurement records, employee communications, vendor relationships, public expectations and legal considerations. We approach this work with the judgment needed to protect confidentiality, maintain an objective record and communicate findings clearly. Your Weaver team has conducted dozens of forensic audits and investigations for public sector entities, including Orange County, CA, the City of Austin, TX and the City of Los Angeles, CA. We help organizations understand what happened, why it happened, who was involved and what evidence supports the findings. Our professionals hold credentials such as CPA, CFE, CFF, CIA, CFA and JD, and we bring the combined skills of forensic accountants, investigators, data analysts and digital forensics professionals. We review financial statements, general ledgers, bank records, payroll, purchasing activity, contracts and supporting documentation. We also assess vendor relationships, contract compliance, conflicts of interest, procurement irregularities and other areas where errors, fraud, waste, abuse or misconduct may occur. Investigative Approach An effective investigation looks beyond the numbers. Weaver can gather and evaluate testimonial, documentary, financial and digital evidence to determine whether policies and controls were followed, whether transactions were properly supported and whether the available evidence indicates error, weak controls or intentional conduct. Our work may include interviews, transaction testing, fund tracing, contract and procurement review, email and document analysis, recovery of deleted data and review of cellphone or other device data, where appropriate and authorized. 300+ Public sector clients annually 225+ Forensic audits and investigations 165+ Litigation support engagements 60+ Public sector forensic audit clients 400 W. 6th, Suite 3200 Austin, Texas 78701 512-609-1995 Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. CPAs AND ADVISORS | WEAVER.COM We also recognize that a response to this Request for Information should help the County evaluate available capabilities and potential approaches before defining a final scope. Weaver can assist the County in assessing investigative priorities, identifying the records and systems needed for review, developing a phased work plan and providing practical recommendations based on the facts identified. From early observations through final reporting, our focus is on clear communication, well-supported findings and actionable next steps. A Practical Resource for the County We welcome the opportunity to serve as a resource to the County of Hawai’i as it evaluates investigative services. Weaver can provide the experience, independence, technical capabilities and public sector perspective needed to help the County obtain clarity, protect public resources and move forward with confidence. We Want to Work with You Ultimately, the County’s success is our success. We want to support you with active, hands-on leadership, disciplined project coordination and subject matter knowledge so County leadership can move forward with confidence, transparency and practical next steps for strengthening financial governance. Thank you for the opportunity to submit our qualifications. As a partner at Weaver, I am authorized to sign on behalf of the firm. Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Travis Casner, CFE | Partner, Forensics and Litigation Services 512-609-1995 | travis.casner@weaver.com Contents Executive Summary .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 1. Contact and Locations ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 2. About the Firm .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 3. Key Personnel ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 4. References and Project Examples ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14 5. Additional Information ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 16 Professional Fees ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20 Auditing (Investigative Services) – RFI: PS 27-0019 | County of Hawai’i Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. | Page 4 1. Contact and Locations Weaver Point of Contact: Travis Casner, CFE | Partner, Forensics and Litigation Services 512-609-1995 | travis.casner@weaver.com Office Information: Weaver is headquartered in Texas and provides services through offices across the U.S. and internationally. Region Texas U.S. Offices Austin Dallas Fort Worth Houston Midland San Antonio The Woodlands California Los Angeles Manhattan Beach Pasadena Sacramento San Diego Woodland Hills Colorado Denver Massachusetts Boston New York Jericho New York City Louisiana Lafayette New Jersey Little Falls Oklahoma Oklahoma City Pennsylvania Philadelphia Oregon Portland Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Metro International Locations Cayman Islands Grand Cayman India Bengaluru Coimbatore Kochi Chennai Hyderabad Auditing (Investigative Services) – RFI: PS 27-0019 | County of Hawai’i Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. | Page 5 2. About the Firm A Top-30 CPA firm with 23 offices from coast to coast and more than 1,600 professionals, Weaver has offered our clients the best of both worlds: big firm experience and resources along with a commitment to hands-on, personal client service for over 75 years. Our philosophy has always been about doing more than expected. That’s why we go beyond check-the-box” compliance to provide a wide array of services that help you meet your broader operational, risk management, regulatory and strategic goals. We’re committed to helping our clients meet regulatory requirements while also bringing a long-term perspective to help them improve their operations and services. By helping clients build mature, strategic processes and governance, we position them to effectively address problems, flag potential issues such as fraud or loss and achieve compliance. At Weaver, there are no “one-size-fits-all” solutions. We combine leading technical knowledge with specific industry experience to tailor highly customized services to each client’s needs. The industries we serve and the services we provide include: Industries Government Not-for-profit Higher education Real estate Construction Hospitality and entertainment Health care Professional services Private equity Insurance Technology Blockchain and digital assets Alternative investments Financial services Banking Manufacturing Distribution and logistics Oil and gas Energy transition and renewables Services ADVISORY ASSURANCE TAX Governance, Risk and Compliance Services Government Consulting Services Digital Transformation and Automation Asset Management Consulting Accounting Advisory Services Financial Advisory Services Transaction Advisory Services Valuation Services Forensic and Litigation Services Family Office Services Audit, Review and Compilation Single Audit Agreed-Upon Procedures Employee Benefit Plan Audit SOC Reporting Reviews and Compilations Attestation Services IFRS Assessment and Conversion Federal, State and Local Tax Services Tax Provisions Motor Fuels and Excise Tax International Tax Sales and Use Tax Compliance State and Local Tax Recovery Private Client Services Our core values drive everything we do at Weaver — the way we work, the way we operate and the way we serve our clients. Auditing (Investigative Services) – RFI: PS 27-0019 | County of Hawai’i Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. | Page 6 3. Key Personnel TRAVIS CASNER | Engagement Partner and Primary Contact Travis has over 16 years of experience providing investigative and forensic accounting services for public and private sector entities. Before joining Weaver, Travis was a manager in the Dispute Advisory and Forensics practice of HSSK, LLC and served in a manager-level position at an international publicly traded consulting firm. Travis has led investigations and forensic audits for cities, school districts, state agencies, federal agencies, higher education institutions, not-for-profits and various corporations in the private sector. His investigative reports have been relied upon by governing bodies, regulators and law enforcement agencies, including the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Texas Education Agency and Department of Education. Travis is a regular speaker on topics related to fraud and investigative practices for various professional organizations across the U.S., including the ACFE Global Fraud Conference. He has also authored several articles for publications in journals and newsletters, including Law360, Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) and the ACFE’s Fraud Examiner. REPRESENTATIVE CLIENT EXPERIENCE **CONFIDENTIAL** Orange County, CA San Bernardino County, CA Ventura County Office of Education City of Los Angeles, CA City of Austin, TX City of Midland, TX City of Del Rio, TX City of Forney, TX City of Grapevine, TX City of Crockett, TX City of Liberty Hill, TX City of Uhland, TX Williamson County Department of Education Department of Justice Texas Southern University Rancho Santiago Community College District University of New Mexico Socorro ISD Del Valle ISD Tomball ISD San Benito CISD Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD West Orange-Cove CISD Weslaco ISD Lancaster ISD DeSoto ISD South San Antonio ISD Bloomington ISD Northside ISD PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT Member, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) Member, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) My personal approach to client service starts with the Weaver core value: Be adaptable and innovative in all that you do. Fraudsters keep changing their tactics, so staying ahead means we’ve got to be flexible, and our team brings real-world experience and fresh thinking to help catch and prevent fraud.” CERTIFICATIONS Certified Fraud Examiner CFE) EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, business, Southwestern University Auditing (Investigative Services) – RFI: PS 27-0019 | County of Hawai’i Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. | Page 7 TIM MOHR | Partner Tim has over 30 years of experience in forensics and litigation services, growing and developing people, driving revenue growth and executing strategic priorities for Fortune 500 companies throughout the U.S. His primary focus areas are corporate investigations, forensic accounting, investigative due diligence and AML-related services. Tim most recently led BDO’s forensics and litigation services practice. Under his leadership, the practice doubled in revenue to more than $150M in under six years. He also grew the practice to over 300 professionals across 15 markets, promoted 10 professionals to partner and completed two acquisitions. He formerly headed BDO’s Investigative Due Diligence practice, growing it significantly before transitioning to his leadership role in forensics. Prior to his tenure at BDO, he held positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLC, Bank of New York Mellon and Pinkerton, Inc. Tim works from our New York office. REPRESENTATIVE CLIENT EXPERIENCE ***CONFIDENTIAL*** International Organization – Misappropriation of Funds Financial Institution – Bank Fraud Consumer Technology Association – Employee Misconduct Not-For-Profit – Employee Misconduct Private Company – Manipulation of Reserves Public Company – Fraud Commodity Trading Advisor – Investment Fraud PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT Member, ACFE My personal approach to client service starts with the Weaver core value: Be adaptable and innovative in all that you do. Fraudsters continue to find new ways to take advantage of organizations. To effectively prevent and detect fraud, it’s critical to be adaptable in finding solutions. Our team combines experience with innovative thinking to stay one step ahead.” CERTIFICATIONS CFE EDUCATION Master of Science, economic crime management, Utica University Bachelor of Arts, political science, New York University Auditing (Investigative Services) – RFI: PS 27-0019 | County of Hawai’i Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. | Page 8 NATHANIEL FRANCIS | Managing Director Nathaniel has over 15 years of experience in business due diligence, litigation support and complex corporate and financial investigations. His experience includes fraud and multi-jurisdictional asset-tracing investigations for financial firms and investors, as well as investigative services such as pre-transaction due diligence, competitive intelligence gathering and forensic document review. He has also led complex forensic audit and forensic accounting engagements. Prior to working at Weaver, Nathaniel served in leadership roles for a NY-based investigation firm as well as a law firm focusing on complex commercial litigation. Nathaniel creates project strategies and communicates results to corporate executives, heads of security, chief legal counsel and law firm partners. A resident of Maplewood, NJ for the last 10 years, he operates out of Weaver’s New York City office within the Forensics and Litigation Services group. REPRESENTATIVE CLIENT EXPERIENCE ***CONFIDENTIAL*** Sewanhaka, NY School District – Background Investigations Erie County, New York – Forensic Audit Confidential Foreign Country – Fraud Investigation Confidential Investment Firms – Due Diligence projects and vendor vetting Confidential Energy Company – Forensic Accounting Confidential Global Mining Company – Wide-ranging fraud and corruption investigation PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT Member, ACFE Member, New York Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners NYCFE) Member of the National Association of Federal Equity Receivers (NAFER) Member, Association of Insolvency & Restructuring Advisors (AIRA) My personal approach to client service begins with the Weaver core value: Take Initiative. Lead. Always think about how we can improve. Being complacent can be risky!” CERTIFICATIONS CFE EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, economics, Penn State University Auditing (Investigative Services) – RFI: PS 27-0019 | County of Hawai’i Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. | Page 9 ALEKSANDRA (SASHA) GARTMAN | Director Sasha has more than 15 years of experience in public accounting, compliance and financial services. Before joining Weaver, she served as a manager in the Fraud Investigations and Dispute Services of a Big Four firm. She is fluent in German and Russian, in addition to English. Her career emphasis has been on forensic investigations, litigation services, third- party due diligence, anti-money laundering, implementation of compliance policies and procedures and internal controls. She has particular focus on economic damages analysis, quantification and evaluation of loss claims, cash tracing analysis, detailed review of accounting records, evaluation of complex data sets resulting from allegations of fraud, FCPA violations and financial misrepresentation. REPRESENTATIVE CLIENT EXPERIENCE ***CONFIDENTIAL*** Orange County, CA Indian Valley Community Services District City of Magnolia, TX University of New Mexico Texas Southern University San Benito CISD Del Valle ISD Tomball ISD Valley Telephone Cooperative PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT Member, ACFE Member, Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) My personal approach to client service begins with the Weaver core value: Help each other succeed at work and in life. The culture we’ve built by helping each other succeed not only makes Weaver a great place to work, but also helps us give our clients a better experience through collaboration and supporting each other.” THOUGHT LEADERSHIP Sanctions Compliance Programs,” Weaver Thought Leadership How to Identify and Mitigate Insider Threats,” Weaver Executive Resource Center Top Procurement Fraud Schemes and Actions Companies Can Take to Identify and Mitigate the Associated Risks,” Weaver Executive Leadership Center Potential Implications of COVID-19 to FCPA,” AICPA / FVS Podcast CERTIFICATIONS CFE Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist CAMS) EDUCATION Master of Economics, minor in finance, University of Cologne, Germany Master of Management, Russian State University for Humanities, Russia Auditing (Investigative Services) – RFI: PS 27-0019 | County of Hawai’i Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. | Page 10 ANTHONY PABILLANO | Senior Manager Anthony has over 13 years of experience supporting white-collar crime investigations for public sector clients as well as corporations. Skilled in various data analytical techniques, including relational databases, data visualization and scripting / coding techniques, Anthony leverages technology to perform analyses effectively and efficiently. He’s handled a wide range of other litigation and dispute support work, along with accounting system implementations and public utility rate case filings, among other areas. REPRESENTATIVE CLIENT EXPERIENCE ***CONFIDENTIAL*** Orange County, CA City of Los Angeles, CA City of Austin, TX City of Del Rio, TX Williamson County EMS Williamson County and Cities Health District Texas Southern University Del Valle ISD DeSoto ISD Lancaster ISD Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD San Benito CISD Socorro ISD Weslaco ISD My personal approach to client service starts with the Weaver core value: Respect everyone for who they are and what they contribute, no matter what. Different experiences spark new ideas and perspectives. To realize that potential, teams need an inclusive culture where people feel safe to speak up and know their voices matter.” PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT Member, ACFE Board Member, Director of IT, Volunteer and Member, ACFE (Local Chapter) Past Executive Leadership Team Member, Chief Financial Officer and Volunteer, Filipino American National Historical Society Texas Past Board Member, Treasurer and Volunteer, Visual Arts Alliance (VAA) THOUGHT LEADERSHIP Health Care Fraud: Insights and Innovations in Data Analytics,” Weaver: Beyond the Numbers Podcast AI in Forensic Accounting,” TXCPA Houston Spring Technology & Accounting Resources Summit Digging into the Data to Uncover School District Fraud,” TASBO CERTIFICATIONS CFE EDUCATION Master in Professional Accounting, financial reporting & assurance and managerial accounting, University of Texas at Austin Bachelor of Business Administration accounting from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Auditing (Investigative Services) – RFI: PS 27-0019 | County of Hawai’i Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. | Page 11 EMILY MCKEE | Senior Manager Emily has over nine years of experience investigating alleged breaches of law and corporate policy, including financial misrepresentation, breach of duty and/or contract, conflicts of interest, harassment and discrimination. She engages in proactive compliance management, including third-party due diligence, whistleblower hotline management and trend analysis, compliance policy implementation and compliance training. Emily has experience with international bribery and corruption investigations, including transaction tracing and financial analysis for allegations of bribery of foreign government officials. She provides litigation support and reviews business interruption and lost profit claims. Emily leads investigation teams, maintains communication with clients and counsel and monitors quality on forensic investigations of all sizes. REPRESENTATIVE CLIENT EXPERIENCE ***CONFIDENTIAL*** Orange County, CA San Bernardino County, CA City of Austin, TX City of Pasadena, TX City of Magnolia, TX Texas Division of Emergency Management Fortune 500 Defense Contractor U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General Fortune 1000 Chemical Manufacturer PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT Member, ACFE My personal approach to client service starts with the Weaver core value: Help each other succeed at work and in life. As a mom with a young daughter, I’m proud to work for a firm that supports its employees in all of their roles, and grateful for the opportunity to do meaningful and fulfilling work while navigating this season of life.” THOUGHT LEADERSHIP Anatomy of a Scandal: An in-Depth Look Into the Wirecard and 1MDB Frauds that Rocked the Business World,” UT Dallas Fraud Summit Case Study FIFA: An In-Depth Look Into the FIFA Fraud Scandal that Rocked the Sports World,” UT Dallas Fraud Summit Fraud Awareness Week: ABAC Regulations,” Weaver: Beyond the Numbers Podcast Fraud Investigations in Foreign Subsidiaries & Abroad,” UT Dallas Fraud Summit Hot Topics in Fraud: Investigative Journalism,” Weaver: Beyond the Numbers Podcast The High-Stakes Fight Against International Bribery & Corruption,” Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA) CERTIFICATIONS CFE EDUCATION Master of Accountancy, University of Oklahoma Bachelor of Business Administration, accounting, University of Oklahoma Auditing (Investigative Services) – RFI: PS 27-0019 | County of Hawai’i Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. | Page 12 ANDREW MEDINA | Manager Andrew has over 10 years of experience in accounting, providing forensic accounting services including investigations, risk and compliance assessments, business interuptions and litigation dispute services. His clients span across a variety of industries, including public sector and education as well as private sector companies. Andrew has been involved with financial accounting investigations and reviews of financial records. He has experience with litigation support, supporting expert witnesses and providing consulting services to clients on matters involving complex economic damage calculations and insurance claims. In addition, he has been involved in investigations involving bribery, contract compliance, employee dishonesty and misappropriation of assets. Andrew has worked on numerous complex financial investigations and compliance matters requiring extensive forensic accounting experience and detailed financial models and analyses. REPRESENTATIVE CLIENT EXPERIENCE ***CONFIDENTIAL*** Orange County, CA Ventura County Office of Education City of Uhland, TX Weslaco ISD Elm Ridge Water Control Improvement District (WCID) Pedernales Electric Cooperative Rancho Santiago Community College District Texas Southern University Griffith Barbee Hamm Law Group, PLLC Law Office of Kai Groenke, P.C. Langley & Banack / Peterson Medical Associates Lewis Brisbois PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT Member, ACFE Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Member, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA) My personal approach to client service begins with the Weaver core value: Be adaptable and innovative in all that you do. Clients are all unique in how they operate, and it’s important to be flexible in how you help and contribute to their success.” CERTIFICATIONS CFE Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Texas EDUCATION Master of Science, accounting and business management, Texas A&M University Bachelor of Business Administration, accounting, Texas A&M University Auditing (Investigative Services) – RFI: PS 27-0019 | County of Hawai’i Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. | Page 13 HANNAH LEE | Senior Associate Hannah has more than four years of professional experience, including over two years providing private investigation services and more than one year supporting forensic accounting and fraud investigations. She’s served clients across multiple industries, including public sector and educational entities and has supported engagements involving bond fund and construction cost analysis, criminal and civil background investigations, asset-tracing investigations and the quantification of damages in support of commercial litigation. REPRESENTATIVE CLIENT EXPERIENCE ***CONFIDENTIAL*** Orange County, CA Erie County, NY Williamson County and Cities Health District City of Midland, TX University of New Mexico Socorro ISD Weslaco ISD Del Valle ISD San Benito CISD U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office of Inspector General Quiet Capital Akerman LLP Perkins Coie Andros Capital Partners LLC Thompson Coburn LLP My personal approach to client service starts with the Weaver core value: Respect everyone for who they are and what they contribute, no matter what. The best thing Weaver has to offer is our diverse skill set: There’s always something new to learn from someone on the team. Everyone has valuable insight to contribute, so it’s important to create an environment of inclusion and respect.” EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, forensics and investigative sciences, Texas A&M University Auditing (Investigative Services) – RFI: PS 27-0019 | County of Hawai’i Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. | Page 14 4. References and Project Examples The best indicator of our performance is our clients themselves. We encourage you to contact any of the references provided below to discuss the knowledge of our team, the quality of our approach and our commitment to client services. References Orange County, CA (2025 – Present) Contact: Aggie Alonso, Director of Internal Audit | 714-834-5442 | aggie.alonso@iad.oc.gov Weaver was engaged to conduct a forensic audit of more than 2,500 contracts executed between 2019 and 2024, totaling approximately $4.3 billion. The scope of the forensic audit included contracts administered by the County Executive Office, Health Care Agency, OC Community Resources and the Social Services Agency, as well as other contracts identified by the IAD as having been funded by several federal financial assistance programs (ARPA, CARES and Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)). Weaver completed Phase 1 of the forensic audit in March 2026, which identified certain contracts steered to businesses by a former County official, among other findings. Phase 2 of the forensic audit was completed in July 2026. Weaver anticipates the completion of the remaining phases of the forensic audit by September 2026. City of Austin, TX (2018 – Present) Contact: Brian Molloy, Chief of Investigations | 512-974-6013 | brian.molloy@austintexas.gov Weaver has a Master Service Agreement (MSA) with the City of Austin to conduct as-needed internal investigations for the Office of the City Auditor. Under this contract, Weaver has conducted seven investigations for the City Auditor’s Office since 2018, providing forensic and investigative services in response to allegations of fraud, waste and abuse, including conflicts of interest, misuse of City funds, improper procurement practices and corruption. Weaver has conducted investigations into allegations involving City officials concerning use of City funds, ethics complaints, conflicts of interest, among other allegations. Weaver also conducted an investigation in response to allegations of favoritism in the award of professional services contracts and reviews of vendor submissions related to rotation list contracts awarded over a 10-year period, which included the review of bid tabulations, background checks of vendors and interviews with department heads and evaluation panel members involved in the selection process. Weaver has presented investigative findings to the City’s Ethics Review Commission on multiple occasions and submitted investigative reports on behalf of the Office of the City Auditor. Additional Project Examples Confidential California County – Investigation on Behalf of County Counsel (4/2026 – 6/2026) Weaver was engaged by County Counsel for a county in California to perform an independent investigation of the County’s Auditor-Controller / Treasurer / Tax Collector (ATC), related to a potential conflict of interest involving the private financial advisory business owned by the ATC. We performed a review of the County Investment Pool, including investment allocations and processes for investment decisions, as well as a review of investments held by the private financial advisory business. Weaver conducted interviews with various current and former employees and examined processes and procedures for the selection of County investments, as well as disclosures of potential conflicts of interest. CONFIDENTIAL*** Auditing (Investigative Services) – RFI: PS 27-0019 | County of Hawai’i Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. | Page 15 Confidential California City – Investigation of Subrecipient of City Grant Funds (2/2026 – 6/2026) Weaver was engaged by the City through the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) to conduct an independent forensic investigation into a grant subrecipient in response to allegations of embezzlement by the subrecipient. Weaver performed a review of all contracts awarded by the City to the subrecipient funded by federal grants through the Community Development Block Grant program, including a tracing of the sources and uses of funds. Weaver also performed a review of the sources and uses of all funds received by the subrecipient during the 2019 – 2025 time period, including a detailed analysis of over $57 million in disbursements and internal transfers across seven bank accounts. Additionally, we performed an evaluation of the subrecipient’s internal controls related to disbursements and IT controls. Ventura County Office of Education – Forensic Audit of Expenditures (6/2026 – Present) Weaver was engaged in June 2026 by the Ventura County Board of Education to conduct a forensic audit of the Ventura County Office of Education for the fiscal years ended June 2024 – June 2026, in response to concerns of unauthorized compensation and benefits paid to VCOE’s Superintendent and Cabinet. The scope of work for the forensic audit included a review of all salaries and benefits paid to VCOE employees and elected officials during the review period, as well as an examination of other expenditures including payments to vendors and contractors, expense reimbursements and credit card expenditures. Weaver was also asked to review external consulting engagements by VCOE employees to determine whether the outside employment was a violation of VCOE’s policies. CONFIDENTIAL*** Auditing (Investigative Services) – RFI: PS 27-0019 | County of Hawai’i Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. | Page 16 5. Additional Information Weaver Capabilities: Forensics Weaver’s Forensics and Litigation Services team provides forensic accounting, fraud and financial investigations, digital forensics and investigative support for governmental entities, companies and counsel. This work is often investigatory in nature, requiring our professionals to follow the trail of numbers, money, data and other evidentiary records to identify facts that may not be evident through a traditional audit. Our team has completed high-profile forensic engagements and investigations for entities such as the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of Education, the Office of the Texas Attorney General, the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the City of Austin. Many of these engagements involved allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, conflicts of interest, misappropriation of assets, procurement irregularities or misuse of public funds. Weaver’s forensic investigations have supported administrative, civil and criminal proceedings. Law enforcement agencies, including the Department of Justice and the FBI, have relied on Weaver’s forensic reports and recent forensic engagements with the City of Austin and DeSoto ISD resulted in successful prosecutions for embezzlement and misapplication of government funds. Our team is also experienced in working with prosecutors and law enforcement, providing the forensic accounting and evidentiary support needed to pursue recovery of funds and support prosecution, when warranted. Our team has decades of experience performing services such as: CONDUCTING in-depth, probing witness and subject interviews, many of which seek admissions of culpability IDENTIFYING and gathering testimonial, documentary, financial and digital evidence of intentional or fraudulent conduct ANALYZING large volumes of electronic and hard-copy information, including financial records, procurement files, emails, messages and other digital data PERFORMING digital forensics, including forensic imaging, review of email and PST file data, recovery of deleted or modified files, extraction and review of cellphone data and analysis of electronic records TRACING funds, vendors, payments and transactions to evaluate potential misuse, fraud, conflicts of interest or improper benefit PREPARING comprehensive investigative reports with supporting exhibits and documentation suitable for administrative, civil or criminal proceedings WORKING with prosecutors and law enforcement agencies by providing the forensic accounting component of criminal investigations, recovery efforts and trials We’re experienced at effectively and efficiently evaluating financial transactions, purchasing records, procurement practices, procedures, controls and compliance with local, state and federal requirements. Our approach is designed to identify what happened, how it happened, who was involved and what evidence supports those conclusions. An effective forensic investigation requires more than reviewing financial records. It requires analyzing complex financial transactions and relationships, developing evidentiary support for conclusions, preserving and reviewing digital evidence and conducting interviews designed to uncover intentional conduct. Because fraud Auditing (Investigative Services) – RFI: PS 27-0019 | County of Hawai’i Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. | Page 17 often involves concealment, our investigators are trained to identify patterns, inconsistencies and data trails that may indicate deliberate misconduct. Our professionals are CPAs, CFFs, CFEs, CIAs, MAFFs, CFAs, JDs, PIs, Ph.Ds. and ASAs, and we understand the importance of independence, confidentiality, thoroughness and accuracy in the work that we perform. Law enforcement agencies, including the Department of Justice and the FBI, have relied on Weaver’s forensic reports. These include recent forensic engagements with the City of Austin and DeSoto ISD, both of which resulted in successful prosecutions for embezzlement and misapplication of government funds. Several members of Weaver’s forensics team have also lectured on the topics of forensic accounting and the detection and investigation of fraud, waste and abuse to state regulatory agencies, professional organizations, industry groups and state and federal investigators. They have performed investigations for numerous state agencies, cities, school districts and other public agencies. Our team was very impressed with the expeditious manner in which Weaver personnel obtained, reviewed and set a plan of analysis of the records and documents…Weaver personnel were very detailed in their review of the documents and the interviews conducted.” Digital Forensics and Investigative Services Fraud has gone digital, and many investigations require more than a review of invoices, bank statements or accounting records. Weaver’s digital forensics professionals help clients identify, preserve, recover and analyze electronic evidence that may be critical to understanding the facts. Our digital forensics and investigative services include: Forensic imaging of computers, mobile devices and storage media to preserve evidence and identify deleted or modified data Review and analysis of email data, PST files, messaging applications and other electronic communications Extraction and review of cellphone data, where appropriate and authorized Recovery and analysis of deleted files, documents and electronic records IP address tracing and analysis of email header data Review of shared drives, laptops, devices and other electronic repositories for relevant files and activity Use of e-discovery and digital review platforms to search, organize, tag and analyze large volumes of digital information Integration of digital evidence with financial, procurement and testimonial evidence to support investigative findings This capability gives Weaver the ability to connect accounting records, transaction data, emails, digital files and device evidence into one cohesive investigative record. Digital evidence can help identify who created, accessed, modified or deleted records; whether communications support or contradict financial activity; and whether a matter reflects error, poor controls or deliberate misconduct. For example, Weaver conducted an independent investigation on behalf of a large public university to identify the source of anonymous complaints submitted to university and state officials. Weaver analyzed email header data, traced the IP address to the sender’s location and reviewed university laptop data to identify deleted files associated with the complaints. The resulting investigative report included evidentiary documentation that allowed the university to take administrative action in support of policy violations. Auditing (Investigative Services) – RFI: PS 27-0019 | County of Hawai’i Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. | Page 18 Data Tools Weaver uses a range of data, e-discovery and digital forensic tools to streamline and automate investigative procedures, organize and review high volumes of documents and emails, recover or analyze digital evidence and perform data analytics across extensive data sets. TOOL DESCRIPTION LexisNexis SmartLinx We use LexisNexis SmartLinx to perform background searches on both individuals and businesses. Altair Monarch We use Monarch as an OCR (Optical Character Recognition) tool to convert tabular data into native PDF files into a spreadsheet format. Able2Extract We use Able2Extract as an OCR tool to convert tabular data into non-native (i.e., scanned) PDF files. Adobe Acrobat Pro We use Adobe Acrobat Pro to convert scanned documents into searchable PDF files and tabular data into spreadsheet format. Microsoft Excel We use Excel for analyzing and organizing data, deploying formulas and to perform data analytics focused on identifying suspicious transactions and red flags. Microsoft VBA We use this programming language built into Microsoft Office tools (such as Microsoft Excel) to automate repetitive steps, for example, renaming and organizing files into various folders en masse. Microsoft Access We use Access as a database management tool to create data-entry forms that capture pertinent information from contracts and various other documents and centralize all work performed by all team members. Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio We use this database management and querying tool (without a graphical interface for form creation) as a repository for all relevant datasets, such as GL transactions, the AP register and the check register, along with data captured through team members’ reviews of contracts and other documents from Microsoft Access. Microsoft Power BI We use this visualization tool to create project management dashboards (i.e., to see progress of contract reviews in real time) and to glean insights from all the various datasets via visual and graphic depiction. DISCO We use DISCO as our e-discovery platform to review high volumes of documents and emails, enabling efficient search and tagging to support an organized review process, and we also use its AI feature (Cecilia) to improve the efficiency of document review. Microsoft Copilot (AI) We use this AI tool (with enterprise data protection) to streamline our review of contracts and supporting documents, as well as identify patterns in documents and data. Auditing (Investigative Services) – RFI: PS 27-0019 | County of Hawai’i Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. | Page 19 High Standards of Service: Focus on Local Government To constantly improve our services, we regularly send out satisfaction surveys to all our clients and integrate changes to our processes based on the feedback we receive. Net Promoter Scores (NPS) are the result of a single question: “How likely are you to recommend Weaver to a friend or colleague?” Firmwide, Weaver’s NPS scores represent exceptionally strong client loyalty and satisfaction. Scores this high above the industry averages are rare and indicate the high levels of our service quality, client trust and an overall strong client experience. Thought Leadership — Resources for Your Success Weaver wants to furnish you with the information and support you need to master many different operational challenges. That’s why we provide a constant stream of webinars, podcasts, toolkits and research on issues facing clients just like you. Local Government Industry Client Survey Results 86% of our local government clients surveyed would recommend Weaver to a friend or colleague. 86% NPS score specifically for local government clients compared with the 38% industry average. AbluesquarewithawhitelineandaplaybuttonAI-generatedcontentmaybeincorrect.AwhitesquarewithgreentextAI-generatedcontentmaybeincorrect.AgroupofpeoplesittingaroundatableAI-generatedcontentmaybeincorrect. Auditing (Investigative Services) – RFI: PS 27-0019 | County of Hawai’i Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P. | Page 20 Professional Fees Cost efficiency is a Weaver hallmark. We pride ourselves on offering extensive capabilities at a reasonable cost. Our pricing reflects the level of insight and technical knowledge our team brings, focused on helping you meet both your immediate objectives and your long-term goals. Weaver is committed to working with you to develop a conscious, cost-effective fee structure that reflects your unique needs — we want our relationship with you to be long-term and mutually beneficial. Hourly Rates Weaver ultimately considers many factors to arrive at a fair and competitive fee. Please see below for our hourly rates, discounted for government clients. LEVEL STANDARD HOURLY RATE DISCOUNTED HOURLY RATE PERCENT DISCOUNT Partner $735 $515 30% Managing Director $640 $460 28% Senior Advisor $600 $435 28% Director $590 $420 29% Senior Manager $550 $385 30% Manager $440 $350 20% Supervisor $360 $310 14% Senior Associate $315 $280 11% Experienced Associate $290 $260 10% Associate $265 $245 8% Out-of-Pocket Expenses and Administrative Costs The rates quoted are all-inclusive. We don’t charge for out-of-pocket expenses such as printing, report production and similar administrative costs. Routine meetings and accounting advice in the ordinary course of business are also considered part of our role as your professional services provider and aren’t charged as a separate fee. Questions and Communications We encourage you to contact us with routine questions throughout the engagement and throughout the year. We won’t bill you for general inquiries nor for the time to learn the nuances of your operations. We see all of this as an investment in building a long-term relationship with you. For questions that require substantial research, or if it should become necessary to change the existing scope — either to supplement the services requested or to perform additional work because of specific recommendations — we’ll discuss project details with you and agree on a pricing structure before beginning work. Typically, additional work is negotiated based upon the timing of the services needed and skill level required. 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