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City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida -3- April 8, 2014 Our audit will be conducted in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America; the standards for financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996; the provisions of OMB Circular A -133; and Chapter 10.550, Rules of the Auditor General, and will include tests of accounting records, a determination of major programs) in accordance with OMB Circular A -133, major project(s) in accordance with Chapter 10.550, Rules of the Auditor General, and other procedures we consider necessary to enable us to express such opinions. We will issue written reports upon completion of our Single Audit. Our reports will be addressed to the City Commission. We cannot provide assurance that unmodified opinions will be expressed. Circumstances may arise in which it is necessary for us to modify our opinions or add emphasis -of- matter or other - matter paragraphs. If our opinions on the financial statements or the Single Audit compliance opinions are other than unmodified, we will discuss the reasons with you in advance. If, for any reason, we are unable to complete the audit or are unable to form or have not formed opinions, we may decline to express opinions or issue reports, or may withdraw from this engagement. Management Responsibilities Management is responsible for the financial statements, schedule of expenditures of federal awards and state financial assistance and all accompanying information as well as all representations contained therein. Management is also responsible for identifying all federal and state awards received and understanding and complying with the compliance requirements, and for preparation of the schedule of expenditures of federal awards and state financial assistance (including notes and noncash assistance received) in accordance with the requirements of OMB Circular A- 133 and Chapter 10.550, Rules of the Auditor General. As part of the audit, we will assist with preparation of your financial statements, schedule of expenditures of federal awards and state financial assistance, and related notes. These nonaudit services do not constitute an audit under Government Auditing Standards and such services will not be conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards. You agree to assume all management responsibilities relating to the financial statements, schedule of expenditures of federal awards and state financial assistance, related notes, and any other nonaudit services we provide. You will be required to acknowledge in the management representation letter our assistance with preparation of the financial statements and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards and state financial assistance and that you have reviewed and approved the financial statements, schedule of expenditures of federal awards and state financial assistance, and related notes prior to their issuance and have accepted responsibility for them. Further, you agree to oversee the nonaudit services by designating an individual, preferably from senior management, who possesses suitable skill, knowledge, or experience; evaluate the adequacy and results of those services; and accept responsibility for them. Management is responsible for (a) establishing and maintaining effective internal controls, including internal controls over compliance, and for evaluating and monitoring ongoing activities, to help ensure that appropriate goals and objectives are met; (b ) following laws and regulations; (c) ensuring that there is reasonable assurance that government programs are administered in compliance with compliance requirements; and (d) ensuring that management is reliable and financial information is reliable and properly reported. Management is also responsible for implementing systems designed to achieve compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements. You are also responsible for the selection and application of accounting principles; for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles; and for compliance with applicable laws and regulations and the provisions of contracts and grant agreements.