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GFOA CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT reporting/submittal requirements: AC&C is proud to have assisted all of the Municipalities listed above, which are presently participating in the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program (CAFR), qualify for this award. Additionally, the Engagement Partner and Manager participate in the GFOA's CAFR review program. Smooth Transition: transition will be smooth, with minimal disruption of the City's staff and operations. We can guarantee this due to our engagement team's governmental audit experience. On-Site Decision Makers: Unlike most other firms, our partners are on-site durinQ the enQaQement. This ensures that any audit issues will be resolved efficiently and timely since the key individuals of the engagement will be on-site during the audit. Satisfied Clients: We have included references for several cities and have also included several letters of recommendations. Immediate Service Responsiveness: Accessible to clients regarding ANY comments, questions, or concerns. Timely Delivery of Services and Fees: We understand the importance of completing the audit and issuing the audited financial statements in a timely manner and will work closely with you and your staff to meet and exceed your expectations. We recognize that engaging and accounting firm is an important investment of the City. You can expect that we are competitively priced and that your investment in us will add value to your City. Based on our understanding of your expectations and the requirements set forth in your RFP, we will summarize the scope of our proposed services and our audit approach. We will demonstrate how our approach surpasses other firms and exceeds the City's expectations. We will perform an annual audit of the basic financial statements of the City of Sunny Isles Beach for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2010, 2011 and 2012; respectively, in order to express an opinion on the fairness with which they present net assets and changes in net assets in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and an audit to determine whether operations are properly conducted in accordance with legal, regulatory requirements, applicable OMB standards, Federal Single Audit Act and the Florida Single Audit Act, (if applicable). We will perform limited procedures on the schedule of expenditures of federal awards as required by U.S. Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments and Non-Profit Organizations, and supporting schedules and verify that any outstanding audit findings from prior years has been cleared, (if applicable). We commit to perform the work within the time period described in your reauest for proposal. The firm will be involved throughout the entire year, by providing assistance in resolving issues and informing the City of new evolving issues and related matters of importance. We recognize that the City is an important entity in Miami- Dade County and its responsibilities create a challenging and dynamic organization. We are confident that our firm is eminently qualified to meet the challenges of this engagement and to deliver quality audit services to your organization. The City would be a valued client of our firm and we pledge to commit our resources to provide the level and quality of services that will fit the City's needs, and exceed the City's expectations. This proposal is a firm and irrevocable offer for ninety (90) days. We certify this proposal is made without previous understanding, agreement or connection either with any previous firms or corporations offering a Proposal for the same items or with the City. We also certify that our proposal is in all respects fair, without outside control, collusion, fraud, or otherwise illegal action, and was prepared in good faith. Only the person(s), company or parties interested in the project as principals are named in the proposal. The firm has no existing or potential conflicts, and anticipates no conflicts during the engagement. Nestor Caballero, CPA, CGAP, Partner from our Coral Gables office, is authorized to make representations for and to bind the firm. He can be reached at (305) 609-6332 or (305) 662- 7272. His e-mail addressisnestor@acc-cpa.com. Please do not hesitate to call if you have any questions about the information provided in this proposal. We thank you for considering our firm's qualifications and experience and look forward to serving you. Very truly yours, Alberni Caballero & Company, L.L.P. Nestor Caballero, CPA, CGAP CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH RFP # 10-06-01 Page 2