CCR1985271RESOLUTION #271-85
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
CONLEY. McDONALD. SPRAGUE AND COMPANY
FOR ~UDIT SERV~CE (SEWER UTILITY)
(Year Ending 12/31/85)
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City of Muskego to enter into an
agreement to cover procedures to be used in the auditing of the
City's Sewer Utility, and
WHEREAS, the firm of Conley, McDonald, Sprague & Company has
audited the City's books for over twenty years, and
WHEREAS, the Finance Committee has recommended approval of an
agreement between the City and the firm of Conley, McDonald,
Sprague & Company.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the
City of Muskego, upon the recommendation of the Finance
Committee, does hereby authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute
an agreement between the City of Muskego and the firm of Conley,
McDonald, Sprague & Company to audit the City's Sewer Utility for
the year ending December 31, 1985.
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0 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said agreement is subject to the
approval of the City Attorney.
DATED THIS aa DAY OF 0 cra 0 SL 9 1985.
I FINANCE COMMITTEE
Ald. Edwin P. Dumke
Ald. Mitchel Penovich
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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CONLEY. McDONALD. SPRAGUE & CO.
CERTlFlEO PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
DANIEL A. 8CHULZ. C P.A.
NICHOLAS 0. OUARTARO. C.P.A.
VICTOR N. WEILER. C.P.A.
FREOERlCK L. LICAU. C P.A.
WILLIAM B. VOLKMANN. C.P.A.
ROBERT L. GUNORUM. C.PA ~~~ ~ ~~
OAVIO L. OONIHUE. C.PA.
OONALO N. VILIONE. C.P.A
September 30, 1985
MILWAUKEE. WISCONGIN 53222-4478
2825 NORTH MAYFAIR ROAO
AREACOOE414 771-1820
Mr. Wayne Salentine, Mayor
City of Muskego Sewer Utility
Wl80 57732 Racine Avenue
Muskego, WI 53150
Dear Mr. Salentine:
We are pleased to serve as independent accountants for the City of Muskego Sewer
Utility. This will confirm our understanding of the arrangements for our
examination of the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 1985.
The purpose of our examination is to express an unqualified opinion on the
fairness of presentation of the Sewer Utility's financial statements for the
year ended December 31, 1985, and their conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles applied on a basis consistent with that of the preceding
year. If our opinion will be other than unqualified, the reasons will be
discussed with you.
The examination will be In accordance with generally accepted auditing standards
and will include such auditing procedures as we consider necessary in the
circumstances. These procedures will Include a review of the system of internal
control, a test of documentary evidence of transactions recorded in the accounts
and other tests of assets, liabilities, fund balances, revenues and expenditures
correspondence wlth entities outside the Utility. Accordingly, the examination
through analysis, physical observations, and/or direct confirmation by
will not include an audit of transactions to the extent required if intended to
disclose defalcations or similar Irregularities, although their discovery may
result.
We direct your attention to the fact that management has the responsibility for
proper recording of transactions In the books of account, for the safeguarding
of assets, and for substantial accuracy of the financial statements. Such
statements are representations of managment.
Preliminary field work is tentatively scheduled to begin In October, 1985. Final
field work Is tentatively scheduled for March, 1986. The audit report will be
submitted prior to May 31, 1986. Assistance to be supplied by your personnel
including the preparatlon of schedules and analysis of accountS rill be
will facilitate achieving the best audit performance wlth the minlmum Of time.
discussed and coordinated with the City Clerk. Timely completion of this work
City of Muskego Sewer Utility
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Our fees are based on the time required by the individuals assigned to the
engagement plus direct expenses. Individual hourly rates vary according to the
degree of responsibility involved and the skill required.
I will be the partner in charge of all work we will perform for you. It will be
my responsibility to insure that the management receives good service. I will
call upon other partners in the firm for a second point of view or a specialized
knowledge as necessary.
The audit this year will be supervised by Charles 0. Miller, CPA, Audit Manager,
assisted by other members of the staff as necessary.
We look forward to our association with you and your staff and appreciate the
opportunity to senice the City of Muskego Sewer Utility. Please call, if you
have any questions about any aspect of our engagement. If this letter correctly
where indicated and return it to us.
expresses your undclrstanding of the engagement, please sign the enclosed copy
Very truly yours,
CONLEY, HcDONALD, SPRAGUE & CO.
Donald N. Vilione, CPA
Partner
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