Item 4E
Approve a professional services agreement with Weaver L.L.P., for audit services
Item 4E
Good evening Honorable Mayor and members of the City Council. Approve a professional services agreement with Weaver for audit services
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City of Southlake Strategy Map
Critical Business Outcomes
CBO1 - Continue to implement Southlake 2030 Plan by focusing on short-term initiatives.
CBO2 - Become an employer of choice by developing a plan to recruit,
develop and retain employees committed to excellence.
CBO3 - Develop long-term strategies to address future financial uncertainties and challenges.
CBO4 - Improve mobility by proactively
completing traffic analysis of key areas.
CBO5 -Optimize resources through collaboration and partnerships to reduce costs and add service value.
The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors. We do this by being an exemplary model of balancing
efficiency, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and sustainability.
Deliver on Our Focus Areas
Performance
Management &
Service Delivery
C1 Achieve the highest standards of safety & security
C2 Provide travel convenience within City & region
C3 Provide attractive & unique spaces for enjoyment of personal interests
C4 Attract & keep top-tier businesses to drive a dynamic & sustainable economic environment
C5 Promote opportunities for partnerships & volunteer involvement
Serve our Customers
Manage the Business
B1 Achieve best-in-class status in all City disciplines
B2 Collaborate with select partners to implement service solutions
B3 Enhance resident quality of life & business vitality through tourism
B4 Provide high quality services through sustainable business practices
B5 Enhance service delivery through continual process improvement
B6 Optimize use of technology
Provide Financial Stewardship
Promote Learning and Growth
F1 Adhere to financial management principles & budget
F2 Invest to provide & maintain high quality public assets
F3 Achieve fiscal wellness standards
F4 Establish & maintain effective internal controls
L1 Ensure our people understand the strategy & how they contribute to it
L2 Enhance leadership capabilities to deliver results
L3 Attract, develop & retain a skilled workforce
L4 Recognize & reward high performers
L5 Empower informed decision-making at all levels in the organization
C6 Enhance the sense of
community by providing excellent customer service and citizen engagement opportunities
L6 Foster positive employee engagement
This item relates to the City’s strategy map focus area of provide Financial Stewardship. It specifically relates to the City’s Corporate Objective to F1 adhere to financial management
principles & budget and F4 establish and maintain effective internal controls. The Finance department's objective that is met with this item is to develop and implement appropriate internal
controls.
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City Council
City Charter requirement
Audit objective
expression of an opinion as to whether the financial statements are fairly presented
report on internal control
The total amount is not to
exceed $120,000
City Charter requires the city at the close of fiscal year have an independent audit performed by a certified public accounant.
The objective of the audit is the expression of an opinion
as to whether the financial statements are fairly presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Weaver will also provide a report on internal control related
to the financial statements and compliance with laws, regulations, and the provisions of contracts or grant agreements.
The fee is not to exceed $120,000 which is the same fee as in
the prior year.
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Questions?
Sharen Jackson 817-748-8042
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