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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-00-0783J-00-767 9/13/00 RESOLUTION NO., G 0 w. 3 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITH ACL SERVICES, LTD., FOR COMPUTER TECHNICAL TRAINING FOR THE OFFICE OF INTERNAL AUDITS, FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND FOR TWO (2) ONE (1) YEAR PERIODS, FOR AN INITIAL ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000, WITH AN ANNUAL INCREASE NOT TO EXCEED TEN PERCENT (10%) FOR EACH RENEWAL YEAR, SUBJECT TO NEGOTIATIONS AND APPROVAL OF THE CITY; ALLOCATING `FUNDS THEREFOR FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES OPERATING BUDGET, ACCOUNT CODE NO. 001000.270101.6.410. WHEREAS, the Government Auditing Standards require that audit organizations provide their staff with a program of continuing education and training to ensure professional proficiency; and WHEREAS, the Blue Ribbon Task Force recommended that the staff of the Office of Internal Audits receive computer technical training to broaden employee skills; and WHEREAS, ACL Services, Ltd. possesses the necessary professional expertise to provide enhanced audit capabilities to the employees of the Office of Internal Audits, such as 100% substantive testing, access to multiple sampling methods, data stratification, histograms and classifications; and CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF SEP 1 4 2000 Resolution No. 00 �` 7, WHEREAS, funds are available from the Department of Human Resources Operating Budget, Account Code No. 001000.270101.6.410; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized" to execute a Professional Services Agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, with ACL Services Ltd., for computer technical training for the Department of Internal Audits for a period of one (1) year with the option to extend for two (2) one (1) year periods, for an initial annual amount not to exceed $10,000, with an annual increase not to exceed ten percent (10%) for each renewal year, subject to negotiations and approval by the City, with funds therefor hereby allocated from the Department of Human Resources Operating Budget, Account Code No. 001000.270101.6.410. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.2/ �i The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and Code provisions. If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. Page 2 of 3 0"" PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of September 1 2000. JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR In accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2-36, since the Mayor did not indicate approval of Vft legislation by signing it in the designated place provided, said legislaticil now W-vmes effective with the elapse of ten (10) ay - m taction s�j ugiWing same, without the Mayorg� erci o.. ATTEST: WALTER J. CITY CLEF --l- .--- ATTORNEY 4651:LB:BSS , City Clerk AND CORRECTNESS -t/ 74-)3 Page 3 of 3. CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA CA=28 INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and DATE: AUG 2 9 20OLI FILE Members of the City Commission SUBJECT: Audit Control Language (ACL) Computer Training FROM: REFERENCES: *Manager;�" ENCLOSURES: RECOMMENDATION It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the acquisition of computer technical training services for the Office of Internal Audits, from the software company ACL Services, Ltd., a non-local,non-minority firm, located at 575 Richards Street, Vancouver, BC Canada V613 2Z5, for one (1) year, with the option to extend for two (2) additional one (1) year periods, at an initial annual cost not to exceed $10,000. A maximum of ten percent (10%) for each renewal year, if extended by the City, will be allowed subject to negotiation and approval by the City. Funding for this training initiative is provided in the Department of Human Resources' Account Code No. 001000.270101.6.410. BACKGROUND The Office of Internal Audits ("Office") recently purchased a state-of-the-art audit software tool to enable its staff to inquire and analyze computerized files more effectively. By using this tool, the Office will be able to improve audit coverage and better evaluate internal controls that are inherent in automated financial accounting systems. The Office of Internal Audits is seeking to secure initial training on this software system via the "ACL for Windows, Introductory Course," for its employees, which will expedite the deployment of this audit software tool. The Office is also seeking to secure additional advanced training during the two subsequent renewal years. ACL Services Ltd. developed the audit software and therefore possesses the technical knowledge and software curriculum to meet our needs. The proposed cost of this training shall not exceed $10,000 for the first year, and will be offered to a maximum of 12 employees onsite. The Office conducted a cost analysis for the procurement of these training services through the following sources: (1) the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), at a cost of $1,295 per person (or $15,540 for 12 persons), plus per diem, and; (2) ACL Services Ltd., at a cost not to exceed $10,000 (or $833 per person for 12 persons). Based upon our analysis, the use of ACL Services Ltd. was deemed the most advantageous and in the City's best interest. The Department of Human Resources is responsible for coordinating citywide training for all employees and has identified funding in Account Code No. 001000.270101.6.410. CAG/RJ N/V /I RSJ/rl O@ 783 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM ° TO: Judy S. Carter DATE: August 8, 2000 FILE: Director Department of Purchasing SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Procurement of Audit Control Language Training FROM: *Atngel.llamy REFERENCES: Department of Human Resources ENCLOSURES: The Department of Human Resources has verified with the Department of Management and Budget that funds are available for the procurement of Audit Control Language (ACL) training, in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for fiscal year 2000, from Account Code No. 001000.270101.6.410. BUDGETARY REVIEW ' tu' V191,6 Departmerffof Management and B d et )am ARBNI/RSJ/rl 01 :q Nd 6— MY voo1 I6I7IW Jo 11110 City of Miami Management & Budget Date tq O n Time 8: -I PM) Amount of $ .Z O is available in account number: Oc'�/400 �-i000l.G.44/c) erified d: SIGNATURE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AWARD SHEET ITEM: ACL Computer Technical Training DEPARTMENT: Internal Audit/Human Resources RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Manager execute a Professional Services Agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, with ACL SERVICES, LTD., for ACL computer technical training, for one ( 1 ) year with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods, for an initial annual amount not to exceed $10,000.00, authorizing an increase of a maximum of ten percent (10%) for each renewal year subject to negotiation and approval by the City; with funds therefor hereby allocated from the Department of Human Resources' Account Code No. 001000.2 70101.6.410 irec r of Pur hasing e-?Zbv Date AwardSheet