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From: Thompson, Priscilla A.
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 10:57 AM
To: Scheider, Sylvia; Medina, Anna M.
Subject: FW: Consent Agenda Item #'s 2 and 11 - March 11, 2004 Commission meeting Agenda
F.Y.I.
Priscilla A. Thompson
City Clerk
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fax (305) 858-1610
Original Message
From: Igwe, Victor
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 4:28 PM
To: Teele, Arthur (Commissioner)
Cc: McGibbon, Karen; Vilarello, Alejandro; Chiaro, Maria J; Thompson, Priscilla A.; Haskins, Linda; Fiumara,
Ramona; Carrillo, Dania; Korinis, Peter W.
Subject: RE: Consent Agenda Item #'s 2 and 11 - March 11, 2004 Commission meeting Agenda
Hi Commissioner Teele, it is my understanding that additional clarification of the intent of my email (see below)
is necessary. The intent of said email was to urge the Commission's approval of the outsourcing of the two
specialized audit services. I was under the impression that CA-2 and CA-11 were adopted along with other CA
items during the morning session of the March 11, meeting. However, the Tele-communication audit service
(CA-2) require aspects of engineering expertise, while the healthcare audit service (CA-11) require the
expertise and use of computer application designed to evaluate the reasonableness of hospital, pharmacy and
other healthcare related costs charged by the City's healthcare providers.
The expertise and the resources (computer applications) necessary to accomplish these audits are unavailable
in-house in most organizations and/or municipalities, including the City of Miami. Good business practice
sometimes requires outsourcing rather than trying to accomplish all functions in-house. The supporting
documents for the two CA items did not clearly state the reasons for the outsourcing. Therefore, I sent an
email to that effect. There are only very few companies that provide such services. It is one-time audit
engagement and hopefully the City would benefit through cost savings.
I apologize for any confusion and hope that this email clarifies this matter. However, advise, if you need
additional briefing on this matter. Thanks Commissioner.
Victor Igwe
Auditor General
Original Message
From: Igwe, Victor
Sent: Friday, March 05, 2004 9:36 AM
To: Teele, Arthur (Commissioner); Sanchez, Joe (Commissioner); Gonzalez, Angel (Commissioner);
Winton, John L. (Commissioner); Regalado, Tomas (Commissioner)
Cc: McGibbon, Karen; Zorrilla, Teresa; Balzebre, Frank; Castaneda, Frank; Crapp Jr, Tony
Subject: Consent Agenda Item #'s 2 and 11 - March 11, 2004 Commission meeting Agenda
This email is to advise that the above two Consent Agenda items relates to the procurement of two
highly specialized audit services (Tele-communication and Healthcare) that requires unique knowledge
and expertise that is unavailable in-house. Additionally, the audits are contingent in nature and
providers would only be paid if revenues are recovered. Thanks.
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Victor Igwe
Auditor General
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