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RESOLUTION NO. 25R-09-194: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA, AWARDING RFP 2025-044 - FORENSIC ACCOUNTING SERVICES TO _____________ TO CONDUCT A FORENSIC AUDIT OF GRANT FUNDS AWARDED TO THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (“HHS”) BASED ON A REPORT ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE GRANTS, POLICIES AND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SELECTED CONSULTANT; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY WITH THE AUTHORITY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS, JR.).
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Request Action:
The Commission is being asked to select a vendor to perform a forensic audit of grant funds awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), as well as all grants related to the Lauderhill Health and Prosperity Partnership (LHPP).
Need Summary Explanation/ Background:
The City of Lauderhill Commission passed Resolution 25R-04-88 authorizing the retention of a financial expert to conduct a forensic audit of HHS grant funds and all related LHPP grants awarded to the City of Lauderhill.
A total of thirteen proposals were received. The evaluation committee reviewed and ranked the submissions. The top five vendors were shortlisted and are being presented to the Commission for final selection of the service provider.
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
Include projected cost, approved budget amount and account number, source of funds, and any future funding requirements
Attachments:
1. Resolution 25R-04-88
2. EFPR Group Florida
3. Forvis Mazars, LLP
4. UHY Advisors
5. Perry & Associates
6. Forensic Risk Alliance, Inc.
7. Final Ranking Sheet
Budget Code Number(s): __________________________________
Procurement Information: [check all that apply]
[X ] RFP/Bid [ ] Emergency Purchase [ ] SBE
[ ] Proposal/Quote [ ] State Grant Funds [ ] Local Preference
[ ] Piggyback Contract [ ] Federal Grant Funds
[ ] Sole Source [ ] Matching Required