FY2011 02/15/2012 ContractDANNYL. KOLHAGE
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
DATE: February 23, 2012
TO: Tina Boan, Sr. Budget Director
ATTN: Penny Kipp, Sr. Budget Analyst
FROM: Isabel C. DeSantis, D.C.
At the February 15, 2012, Board of County Commissioners meeting, the Board approved
the following:
Item C5 Task Authorization between Monroe County andOPMGno update the
Fiscal Year 2011 Full Cost Allocation Plan and the 2 CFR Part 225 (formerly OMB Circular
A-87) Cost Allocation Plan.
Enclosed is a fully -executed duplicate original of the subject document for your handling.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
cc: County Attorney
Finance
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Task Authorization
Florida Department of Management Services, Consulting Services Contract# 973-001-06-1
February 6, 2012
Engagement Objective and Scope
Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (County) has two engagement objectives. The first
objective is the completion of the Full Cost Allocation Plan based on actual expenditures for the fiscal
year ended September 30, 2011. The second objective is completion of the 2 CFR Part 225 (formerly
OMB Circular A-87) Plan (the Regulation) based on actual expenditures for the fiscal year ended
September 30, 2011. KPMG will assist the County with the following:
Objective #1: Full Cost Plan
The first plan will be a "full -cost" plan for use in allocating indirect costs to enterprise funds, internal
service funds, and certain special revenue funds.
Objective #2: OMB CircularA-87 Cost Plan
The second plan will be prepared in accordance with the Federal Office of Management and Budget
Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State and Local Governments (relocated to Title 2 in the Code of Federal
Regulations, Subtitle A, Chapter Il, Part 225) and may be used in allocating indirect costs to the County's
federal grant programs. The Regulation does not require most local governments to submit its cost
allocation plan for negotiation and approval unless specifically requested by its federal cognizant agency.
The County is responsible for submitting its cost allocation plan for negotiation and approval if requested
by its federal cognizant agency.
Terms and Conditions
KPMG is proposing to assist the County using the State of Florida Management Consulting Services
Contract # 973-001-06-1. The contract terms and conditions used in this document are managed by the
Florida Department of Management Services and are located in the State Contracts, Agreements and
Price Lists. The Management Consulting Service Contract # 973-001-06-1 is incorporated herein by
reference and maintained in the contract manager's file.
Work Plan Approach
KPMG is prepared to initiate the project within two weeks from the receipt of the signed task
authorization. We estimate that an elapsed calendar time of up to 120 calendar days from the date of
commencement would be required,to assist you in the development of the final reports. The time -frame
is dependent upon the timeliness of requested information furnished by the County. The County will be
responsible for the collection of all statistical information used as allocation bases, as well as all decisions
regarding allocation statistics, cost pools, and receiving departments used in the cost allocation plan.
KPMG's role will be to advise the County and complete the indirect cost plans after the County has made
key decisions. To achieve the engagement objectives, KPMG proposes the following tasks:
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Florida Department of Management Services,
Consulting Services Contract# 973-001-06-1
February 6, 2012
Task
Activity
Work Product Deliverable
1. Project Initiation
The project team will conduct a project initiation
Information Request List
meeting with the County's project sponsor and other
Project Charter
County management to confirm the scope and
- Communications Plan
deliverables for the project. The meeting will help
- Risk Register
facilitate a project schedule within the framework of
the County's normal work routines.
2. Issue Status
KPMG will issue monthly status reports to County
Monthly Status Report
Reports
management that details the progress of the project
and list issues that could affect the project timeline.
3. Gather & Assess
Conduct interviews with staff and collect data
Data
pertaining to the CAPs.
4. Analyze Data
Work with the County to identify expenditures by
cost pool and services performed. Analyze allowable
and unallowable costs and assist the County to
identify allocation bases. The County assumes
responsibility for the assumptions used in the
development of the. Full CAP and the OMB A-87 CAP
prior to KPMG issuing the deliverables.
5. Submit Draft
KPMG will submit the report as a "draft" for the
Report
County's management initial review. KPMG's will
use expenditures for the year ending September 30,
2011 in developing the draft reports.
6. Issue Final
KPMG will respond to the County's feedback and will
Full Cost CAP
Report
revise the draft reports as necessary. KPMG will then
OMB A-87 CAP
issue the reports in final form to the County.
KPMG has developed a project timeline that identifies our sequence of tasks coinciding with the
County's needs. The following chart depicts the project timeline.
PROPOSED PROJECT TIMELINE
Task
Mar-12
ADr-12
Mav-12
Jun-12
1. Project Kick Off
2. Issue Status Reports
3. Gather and Assess Data
4. Analyze Data
5. Submit Draft Report
6. Issue Final Report
*As part of Task 1, KPMG will work with the County's staff to finalize the timeline.
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February 6, 2012
Other Considerations
Our analysis will be prepared under the Consulting Standards issued by the American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and does not constitute an examination, compilation or agreed upon
procedures in accordance with the standards established by the AICPA. This analysis will be prepared
based on information received from the County. No independent verification of this information will be
made by KPMG and we assume no responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of the information
provided to us. The analysis is intended solely for the use of the County, may be provided to any third
party with the consent of KPMG, and should not be relied upon for any other purposes.
In rendering the regulatory -related services described in this task authorization, we will consider the
applicable technical literature, laws, regulations and guidelines provided by the regulators. This
regulatory guidance is subject to change or modification, retroactively or prospectively, by varying
interpretation and by subsequently issued pronouncements, legislation, and regulatory, administrative, or
judicial decisions. We cannot guarantee that the regulatory authorities would agree with our analysis or
that our engagement would foreclose or limit any potential regulatory action or criticism. The scope of
our assistance does not constitute an audit of compliance with any regulation or regulatory requirement
nor does it constitute an audit of regulatory matters. Accordingly, we will not express an opinion or
conclusion or provide any form of assurance on any regulatory matters related to the areas covered in
this engagement.
Certain aspects of the specific requirements to be applied under the Regulations may currently be
uncertain either because they still remain in draft and subject to consultation processes or because there
is uncertainty in their interpretation or because they remain subject to Office of Management and
Budgets' discretion or policy in how they are implemented. The requirements are therefore subject to
change, potentially in significant ways, in the future.
Any amendment to this task authorization, including but not limited to, the scope of KPMG's services
hereunder, shall only be effective if the same is in writing and executed by the County and KPMG. As
stated in the task authorization the parties acknowledge and agree that: (a) KPMG shall not provide legal
services hereunder, and (b) nothing herein shall be deemed by the County that KPMG has provided such
legal services hereunder.
It has been our experience that the County's participation is necessary for this type of engagement to be
successful. It is imperative that we receive timely cooperation regarding requested data for effective use
of KPMG and County resources. Our assumptions for the engagement are as follows:
The County will provide data for central service departments at division / department / fund level (or
their equivalent) summaries that provide a reasonable basis for allocating each function's activity to
the benefiting department/division.
• If KPMG receives the requested information from the County by April 15, 2012, we will issue the
draft reports to the County by May 15, 2012. If we do not receive the information by April 15, 2012,
KPMG will issue the draft reports within 30 days of receipt of the requested data. KPMG is
amenable to accelerating the project timeline if acceptable to the County
KPMG requests the County review the draft reports and provide comments to KPMG within 15 days
of receiving the draft report. KPMG will issue the final reports within 15 days of receiving the
County's comments. Should the County not provide written comments or request an extension for
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the review of the draft reports, KPMG will consider the draft reports as finalized and issue the reports
in final form.
• The County will provide relevant operational, technical, and background information as required by
the engagement team.
• The County will provide assistance to help KPMG achieve the successful completion of the
engagement. Such assistance may include:
■ Assistance in gaining timely access to documentation, systems, and key personnel
■ Timely feedback at key decision points
■ Active participation to facilitate the timely resolution of project -related issues
• The County will provide a common office space adequate for up to 2 KPMG personnel.
• The County will provide meeting space as needed to conduct interviews and work sessions
throughout the project.
KPMG Project Team
Mr. David L. Dennis, a partner in KPMG's Orlando, Florida office, will serve as the engagement partner.
Mr. David Jahosky, a senior manager in KPMG's Orlando office, will serve as the engagement manager
and will serve as the KPMG primary point of contact for this engagement. Mr. Chris Krepcho, a manager
in KPMG's Orlando office and Ms. Kristen Kearney, a senior associate in KPMG's Orlando office, will
supervise KPMG project team members during the course of the engagement.
Project Budget
Actual work effort may vary, but KPMG's fees and expenses will not exceed $29,500 without the prior
approval of the County. Our fees for professional services include professional staffing, administrative
support, report production and travel costs. KPMG will invoice for actual fees and expenses monthly. All
invoices are due upon receipt. If unforeseen circumstances cause us to believe that our total hours or
fees will exceed the estimate provided, we will discuss this situation with you and agree upon an
appropriate course of action.
We will invoice the County monthly and invoices are due upon receipt. If unforeseen circumstances
cause us to believe that our professional fees will exceed the estimate provided above, we will discuss
this situation with you and agree upon an appropriate course of action. Our fees are based on time and
materials for personnel involved in the engagement at hourly rates commensurate with the
professional's level and experience as outlined in the State of Florida Term Contract 973-001-06-1.
KPMG's hourly rates per these agreements are as follows:
Principal
David L. Dennis
275
1$175
David G. Jahosky
Senior Consultant
Chris Krepcho
Kristen Kearney
Sara Kaiser
Consultant
Thomas Eaton
Megan Taylor
$125
Hasting Westphal
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County Responsibilities
By accepting this task authorization, the County's management accepts responsibility for the substantive
outcomes of this engagement and, therefore, has a responsibility to be in a position in fact and
appearance to make an informed judgment on the results of this engagement and that the County will
comply with the following:
• Designate a qualified management -level individual to be responsible and accountable for overseeing
the engagement.
• Establish and monitor the performance of the engagement to ensure that it meets management's
objectives.
• Make any decisions that involve management functions related to the engagement and accept full
responsibility for such decisions.
• Evaluate the adequacy of the services performed and any findings that result.
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