February 2017
PROCUREMENT COMMUNICATIONS REPORT
OAG employees must document all written and oral communications they receive that impart or request material information or make a material argument regarding potential action concerning a procurement matter, including but not limited to an application, a contract, or a project. This requirement does not apply to communications regarding the administration and implementation of an existing contract, except communications regarding change orders or the renewal or extension of a contract.
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Name and Title OAG Employee |
Date/time of contact |
Name and title of person making contact and name of company they represent |
Registered Lobbyist? |
Name and title of each additional participant to the communication |
Method of contact (oral by phone, oral in person, or in writing). If by phone, list each person's phone number. If in person, list location of meeting. |
Approximate duration of communication. |
Provide a detailed summary of the points made by each person involved in the communication, including any action requested or recommendation made, and the substance of your response. |
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Thomas L. Kizziah, Audit Manager |
2/1/17 2:30pm |
Mr. Jeff Bonick, Managing Principal CliftonLarsonAllen LLP |
No |
N/A |
Telephone: Jeff Bonick (309) 495-8731 Thomas L. Kizziah (217) 782-0816 |
10 min |
I called Jeff to discuss the upcoming financial audit, compliance examination and Single Audit for the University of Illinois. Jeff stated he was interested and there in no change in the Firm’s independence. We discussed the Phase I early work budget, the timing and staffing for the engagement. The entrance conference is being targeted for early to mid-April. |
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Megan Green, Audit Manager |
2/1/17 3:00PM |
Jennifer Roan, Director Adelfia LLC |
No |
N/A |
Telephone: Jennifer Roan (312) 240-9500 Megan Green (217) 782-0818 |
3 minutes |
I inquired of Ms. Roan if Adlefia LLC was still interested and independent in regards to the upcoming Fiscal Year 2017 Financial Audit of the Capital Development Board. Ms. Roan responded Adelfia LLC was interested and independent. |
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Donna Humphries IS V |
2/2/17 10:10PM |
Aivy Seals HP Account Manager |
No |
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She called us from: 855-736-9124 |
20 min |
Information on upcoming printer(s) |
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Gordon French IS IV |
2/2/17 12:56PM |
CDS: Crystal Boyd/Ron Clark (Sales Manager) Insight: Jason Contreras (Sales Manager) CDWG: Gus Monson (Sales Manager) |
No |
cboydATcdsot.com / rclarATcdsot.com Jason.ContrerasATinsight.com / brooks.barthelATinsight.com gusmATcdw.com |
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Requested quote on Dell Latitude laptops |
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Thomas L. Kizziah, Audit Manager |
2/2/17 5:10PM |
Cathy Baumann, Partner – KPMG LLP |
No |
N/A |
Telephone: Cathy Baumann (312) 665-8980 Thomas L. Kizziah (217) 782-0816 |
10 minutes |
I called Cathy to discuss the June 30, 2017 engagements for the Illinois State Board of Investment and the Illinois Housing Development Authority. Cathy is interested in performing the engagement and there is no change in the Firm’s independence. I provided Cathy with her Phase I early work amounts for both engagements. |
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Peggy Hartson, Audit Manager |
2/3/17 2:10pm |
Janice Romack, Partner West & Co LLP |
No |
N/A |
Telephone: Peggy Hartson (217)524-8748 Janice Romack (618) 664-4848 |
5 minutes |
I called Janice to discuss the firm’s interest and independence on the upcoming compliance examination of the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget for the two years ended June 30, 2017. She stated the firm was interested and independent. |
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Thomas L. Kizziah, Audit Manager |
2/6/17 10:25AM |
Joseph Evans, Partner – RSM US LLP |
No |
N/A |
Telephone: Joseph Evans (312) 634-4540 Thomas L. Kizziah (217) 782-0816 |
8 minutes |
I called Joseph to discuss the upcoming financial audit and compliance examination for the Illinois Finance Authority. Joseph stated that he is interested and that there is no change in the Firm’s independence. We discussed the Phase I early work budget, staffing and timing. Joseph stated he will try and provide the necessary contracting information to me by the end of February and he will reach out to the Authority to schedule the entrance conference for mid-April. |
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Megan Green, Audit Manager |
2/7/17 2:45PM |
Robert Arnholt, Partner – Doehring, Winders & Co. LLP |
No |
N/A |
Telephone: Robert Arnholt: (217) 235-0377 Megan Green: (217) 782-0818 |
3 minutes |
I inquired of Mr. Arnholt if Doehring, Winders & Co. LLP was still interested and independent in regards to the upcoming compliance examination of the Legislative Reference Bureau for the two years ending 2017. Mr. Arnholt responded Doehring, Winders & Co. LLP LLC was interested and independent. Mr. Arnholt asked if have been any changes to the staff at the Legislative Reference Bureau. I responded I was not aware of any personnel changes. |
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Megan Green, Audit Manager |
2/7/17 3:04PM |
Robert Arnholt, Partner – Doehring, Winders & Co. LLP |
No |
N/A |
Email: Megan Green: mgreenATauditor.illinois.gov Robert Arnholt: rarnholtATcwcocpa.com |
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Informed Mr. Arnholt that Doehring, Winders & Co. LLP will need to be prequalified before they can submit a proposal on any OAG engagements and sent information on the prequalification process. |
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Thomas L. Kizziah, Audit Manager |
2/8/17 2:05PM |
Heather Powell, Managing Director, BKD LLP |
No |
N/A |
Telephone: Heather Powell (217) 429-2411 Thomas L. Kizziah (217) 782-0816 |
5 minutes |
I called Heather to discuss the upcoming engagement for the State Universities Retirement System. I asked Heather is she was interested in performing the engagement and if there were any changes in the Firm’s independence. Heather stated she was interested and independent. We discussed the Phase I early work budget, staffing and timing along with the timing of the census data testing. She would like to start the engagement in late April or early May. |
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Gordon French IS IV |
2/8/17 2:26PM |
Brandon Engel |
No |
N/A |
brandoneATgwava.com |
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Asked for maintenance price quote for the upcoming annual WASP renewal. |
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Donna Humphries IS V |
2/9/17 8:34AM |
Aivy Seals HP Account Manager |
No |
N/A |
aivy.nguyenathp.com |
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Requested information on HP/ Scanner/printer. |
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Heath Woodcock, Audit Manager |
2/10/17 1:30PM |
Robert Arnholt, Partner – Doehring, Winders & Co. LLP |
No |
N/A |
Telephone: Heath Woodcock: (217) 558-4329 Email: Robert Arnholt: rarnholtATdwcocpa.com |
5 minutes and email |
Informed Mr. Arnholt that Doehring, Winders & Co. LLP will need to be prequalified before they can submit a proposal on any OAG engagement. Asked if they still have interest in performing the engagement and if there were any changes in the firm’s independence or any conflicts of interest. Mr. Arnholt stated they were interested in the engagement and there were no independence issues. I also shared with him the new report components in our audits regarding the budget impasse and sent him information on the new report components. |
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Jon Fox, Audit Manager |
2/14/17 2:40PM |
Joe Evans, Partner, RSM US LLP |
No |
N/A |
Telephone: Joe Evans: (847) 413-6919 Jon Fox: (217) 524-2149 |
10 minutes |
Joe and I discussed delays in completing the fy16 Teacher’s, State Employees’, Judges’ and General Assembly Retirement System engagements and the need to amend the fy16 contract compliance timetables to extend the due date for final reports by 32 to 48 days. |
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Jon Fox, Audit Manager |
2/14/17 2:50PM |
Joe Evans, Partner, RSM US LLP |
No |
N/A |
Telephone: Joe Evans: (847) 413-6919 Jon Fox: (217) 524-2149 |
5 minutes |
Joe said RSM was interested in performing the fy17 State Employees’, Judges’ and General Assembly Retirement System engagements. He said the firm or expected staff has no independence or conflict of interest that would prevent them from performing these engagements. He said the date of the last peer review was December 2016. I gave Joe the early work budget for each engagement. Joe said he might want to use amounts of early work money between different engagements instead of the budgeted amount. We discussed starting the engagements in mid-May. |
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Jon Fox, Audit Manager |
2/14/17 3:40PM |
Marites Sy, Partner, E.C. Ortiz & Co. LLP |
No |
N/A |
Telephone: Marites Sy: (312) 876-1900 Jon Fox: (217) 524-2149 |
5 minutes |
Marites and I discussed the need to amend the fy16 Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) contract timetable due to extend the due date for final reports by 29 days due to delays in other engagements and the effect on completing the DCEO engagement. |
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Johanna Helm, Audit Manager |
2/14/17 12:38PM |
Tami Knight, Partner, Kemper CPA Group |
No |
N/A |
Email: Johanna Helm: jhelmATauditor.illinois.gov Tami Knight: tknightATkcpag.com |
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I inquired of Ms. Knight if Kemper CPA Group was still interested and independent in regards to the upcoming Fiscal Year 2017 Financial and Compliance Audit of the Illinois Conservation Foundation. Ms. Knight responded Kemper CPA Group was interested and independent. |
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Gordon French IS IV |
2/15/17 2:44PM |
JP Wilson |
No |
N/A |
JPWilsonATasisystem.com |
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Price quote on Sophos Endpoint Security A/V. |
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Jennifer Rankin, Audit Manager |
2/14/17 1:15 PM |
Kyle McGinnis, Kyle E. McGinnis, CPA |
No |
N/A |
Telephone: Jennifer Rankin: (217) 558-4227 Kyle McGinnis: (217) 753-3377 |
5 minutes |
I inquired of Mr. McGinnis if his firm was interested and independent in regards to the upcoming Compliance Examination of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor covering Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017. Mr. McGinnis responded that his firm was interested and independent. |
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Peggy Hartson, Audit Manager |
2/15/17 9:45 AM |
Gilda Priebe, Partner E.C. Ortiz & Co |
No |
N/A |
Telephone: Peggy Hartson (217) 524-8748 Gilda Priebe (312) 876-1900 |
3 minutes |
Gilda and I discussed whether the firm was interested and if there were any independence issues for the upcoming compliance examination of the Department of Public Health for the two years ended June 30, 2017. Gilda stated the firm was interested and independent. |
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Megan Green, Audit Manager |
2/16/17 3:48 PM |
Richard Winkel, Partner Winkel, Parker & Foster, CPA PC |
No |
N/A |
Email: Megan Green: mgreenATauditor.illinois.gov Richard Winkel: RWinkelATwpf-cpa.com |
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Informed Richard we would be amending the Phase II contract for the compliance examination of the State Fire Marshal for the two years ended June 30, 2016 to extend the due date for the final report from 12/19/2016 to 3/21/17. I informed Richard we would be overnighting the contract amendment to him for his signature and requested that he overnight the signed copy back to the OAG. |
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Megan Green. Audit Manager |
2/16/17 4:52 PM |
Stella Santos, Managing Director, Adelfia LLC |
No |
Jennifer Roan, Director, Adelfia LLC |
Email: Megan Green: mgreenATauditor.illinois.gov Stella Santos: sbsantosATadelfiacpas.com Jennifer Roan: jsroanATadelfiacpas.com
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Informed Stella and Jennifer we would be amending the Phase II contract for the Capital Development Board financial audit for the year ended June 30, 2016 and compliance examination for the two years ended June 30, 2016 to extend the due date for the final report from 12/26/2016 to 3/31/17. I informed Stella and Jennifer we would be overnighting the contract amendment for Stella’s signature and requested the signed copy be overnighted back to the OAG. |
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Christian Cortes, Audit Manager |
2/16/17 3:52 PM |
Richard Winkel, Partner Winkel, Parker & Foster, CPA PC |
No |
N/A |
Email: Christian Cortes: ccortesATauditor.illinois.gov Richard Winkel: RWinkelATwpf-cpa.com |
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Informed Richard we would be amending the Phase II contract for the compliance examination of the Department on Aging for the two years ended June 30, 2016 to extend the due date for the final report from 2/10/17 to 3/28/17. I informed Richard we would be overnighting the contract amendment to him for his signature and requested that he overnight the signed copy back to the OAG. |
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Janis Van Durme, Audit Manager |
2/21/17 11:15AM |
Amy Sherwood, Partner Sikich, LLP |
No |
N/A |
Email: Janis Van Durme: jvandurmeATauditor.illinois.gov Amy Sherwood: Amy.SherwoodATsikich.com |
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Amy and I discussed the need for an amendment to the IDOR compliance examination for the two years ended June 30, 2016. After discussing the timeframe of when draft findings and a draft report would be available, it was determined an amendment will need to be prepared. I put together the necessary amendment information and sent it to her via e-mail. |
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Christian Cortes, Audit Manager |
2/21/17 10:05AM |
Marties Sy, Partner, E.C. Ortiz & Co. LLP |
No |
N/A |
Telephone: Marties Sy: (312) 876-1900 Christian Cortes: (217) 558-4243 |
3 minutes |
I inquired of Ms. Sy if her firm was interested and independent in regards to the upcoming compliance examination of the Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission covering Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017. Ms. Sy responded E.C. Ortix was interested and independent. I told Ms. Sy I would send the welcome letter within the next few weeks. |
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James Froehner, Audit Manager |
2/21/17 9:35 AM |
Heather Powell, Managing Director, BKD LLP |
No |
N/A |
Oral In Person: OAG office |
5 minutes |
I discussed with Heather the upcoming engagement for the Illinois Gaming Board. I asked Heather is she was interested in performing the engagement and if there were any changes in the Firm’s independence. Heather stated she was interested and independent. I told Heather I would send the welcome letter in March. |
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Adam Ausmus, Audit Manager |
2/21/17 1:02 PM |
Amy Sherwood, Partner Sikich, LLP |
No |
N/A |
Email: Adam Ausmus: aausmusATauditor.illinois.gov Amy Sherwood: Amy.SherwoodATsikich.com |
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I informed Amy of the Office’s decision to amend the timeline for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs contract. I put together the necessary amendment information and sent it to her via e-mail. |
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Adam Ausmus, Audit Manager |
2/21/17 2:22 PM |
Tom Leach, Partner Sikich, LLP |
No |
N/A |
Email: Adam Ausmus: aausmusATauditor.illinois.gov Tom Leach: Tom.LeachATsikich.com |
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I informed Tom of the Office’s decision to amend the timeline for the Department of Children & Family Services contract. I put together the necessary amendment information and sent it to her via e-mail. |
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Paul Usherwood, Audit Manager & Dan Nugent, Audit Manager |
2/21/17 3:15 PM |
Kurt Gabouer, Partner KPMG LLP |
No |
N/A |
Telephone: Kurt Gabouer: (312) 665-3308 Paul Usherwood (217) 782-0808 Dan Nugent (217) 524-8153 |
15 minutes |
Discussed with Mr. Gabouer the upcoming engagement of the Illinois Department of the Lottery. I asked Mr. Gabouer if KPMG was interested in performing the engagement and if there were any changes in the Firm’s independence or if any conflicts of interest had arisen. Mr. Gabouer stated KPMG was interested in performing the Lottery engagement for the period ending June 30, 2017and he was not aware of any conflicts of interest or independence issues. Discussed the early work budget and indicated he would receive the welcome letter the beginning of April. |
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Peggy Hartson, Audit Manager |
2/22/17 7:47am |
Mike Hillary, Partner Reddy Bommareddi, Mgr CliftonLarsonAllen LLP |
No |
N/A |
Email: Peggy Hartson: pahartsonATauditor.illinois.gov Mike Hillary: mike.hillaryATclaconnect.com R Bommareddi: reddy.bommareddiATclaconect.com |
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Emailed the firm to let them know I would be preparing amended contract forms for the Comptroller-NonFiscal engagement as it is over four weeks past the contracted timeline. |
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Peggy Hartson, Audit Manager |
2/22/17 11:16am |
Mike Hillary, Partner CliftonLarsonAllen LLP |
No |
N/A |
Telephone: Mike Hillary (309) 495-8720 Peggy Hartson (217) 524-8748 |
3 minutes |
I discussed with Mike the upcoming engagements for the Comptroller - Fiscal Officer and Eastern Illinois University and the firm’s interest and independence. Mike stated the firm is interested and independent for both engagements. I stated I would send the welcome letters sometime in March. |
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Bruce Bullard Director |
2/22/17 12:38pm |
Ms. Jessica Holladay Marketing Coordinator Eide Bailly LLP Boise, ID 83702 |
No |
Jane Clark Asst. Director Illinois Office of the Auditor General |
Telephone: Bruce Bullard 217-782-0811 Jane Clark 217-782-0811 Jessica Holladay 208-383-4751 |
18 minutes |
Ms. Holladay sent an e-mail on February 22nd with questions concerning an RFP the OAG recently issued. Ms. Clark and I called Ms. Holladay to respond to her general questions. In addition to responding to the questions I discussed the OAG post audit program and prequalification requirements for audit firms who do work for the OAG. The nature of the questions and responses given do not require a posting to the OAG procurement bulletin. |
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Thomas L. Kizziah, Audit Manager |
2/22/17 4:29pm |
Mr. Jeff Bonick, Managing Principal CliftonLarsonAllen LLP |
No |
N/A |
Email: Jeff Bonick – Jeff.BonickATclaconnect.com Thomas L. Kizziah – tkizziahATauditor.illinois.gov |
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Jeff emailed his proposal for the upcoming University of Illinois engagement. |
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Thomas L. Kizziah, Audit Manager |
2/23/17 10:37am |
Mr. Joseph Evans, Partner RSM US LLP |
No |
N/A |
Email: Joseph Evans – Joseph.EvansATrsmus.com Thomas L. Kizziah – tkizziahATauditor.illinois.gov Joseph Evans (312) 634-4540 Thomas L. Kizziah (217) 782-0816 |
Telephone 5 minutes |
Joseph sent me an email in regards to the Illinois Finance Authority stating that due staffing constraints, he would not be able to use as much of the Phase I hours as originally contemplated. I called Joseph back upon receipt of his email and we discussed the timing, staffing and potential start date for the engagement. He said that he would send me the necessary contract forms in about a week. |
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Lisa Warden, Audit Manager |
2/23/17 10:48am |
Ms. Stella Santos, Partner Adelfia LLC |
No |
N/A |
Email: Lisa Warden: lwardenATauditor.illinois.gov Stella Santos: sbsantosATadelfiacpas.com |
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We will amend the financial, compliance, and single audit contract for Phase II of the audit of Western Illinois University. I set forth the revised compliance timetable dates, based on expected completion dates. |
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Thomas L. Kizziah, Audit Manager |
2/23/17 3:30pm |
Mr. Jeff Bonick, Managing Principal CliftonLarsonAllen LLP |
No |
N/A |
Telephone: Jeff Bonick (309) 495-8731 Thomas L. Kizziah (217) 782-0816 |
10 minutes |
I called Jeff to discuss his proposal in regards to the University of Illinois engagement. We discussed the proposed hours, timing and staffing for the engagement. Based on our discussions, Jeff agreed to send me a revised proposal in the coming days. |
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Lisa Warden, Audit Manager |
2/23/17 8:06pm |
Ms. Gilda Priebe, Partner E.C. Ortiz & Co., LLP |
No |
N/A |
Email: Lisa Warden: lwardenATauditor.illinois.gov Gilda Priebe: gbpriebeATecortiz.com |
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We will amend the financial and compliance audit contract for Phase II of the audit of the Illinois State Board of Education. I proposed revised compliance timetable dates. |
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Lisa Warden, Audit Manager |
2/24/17 9:43am |
Ms. Gilda Priebe, Partner E.C. Ortiz & Co., LLP |
No |
N/A |
Email: Lisa Warden: lwardenATauditor.illinois.gov Gilda Priebe: gbpriebeATecortiz.com |
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Gilda agreed to revised dates for the financial and compliance audit contract for Phase II of the audit of the Illinois State Board of Education. |
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Elvin Lay, Audit Manager |
2/24/17 12:31 pm |
Ms. Cathy Baumann, Partner KPMG |
No |
N/A |
Telephone Elvin Lay (217)785-0165 Cathy Baumann (312)665-8980 |
10 minutes |
We discussed the upcoming FY’17 Statewide Single Audit and the firm’s interest and independence. Ms. Baumann stated the firm is interested and no conflicts of interest were noted. I informed her that I would be sending her the welcome letter and materials in the near future. |
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Thomas L. Kizziah, Audit Manager |
2/24/17 1:45pm |
Mr. Jeff Bonick, Managing Principal CliftonLarsonAllen LLP |
No |
N/A |
Email: Jeff Bonick – Jeff.BonickATclaconnect.com Thomas L. Kizziah – tkizziahATauditor.illinois.gov |
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Jeff sent me his revised proposal relating to the University of Illinois engagement. |
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Thomas L. Kizziah, Audit Manager |
2/24/17 3:32pm |
Cathy Baumann, Partner – KPMG LLP |
No |
N/A |
Telephone: Cathy Baumann (312) 665-8980 Thomas L. Kizziah (217) 782-0816 |
5 minutes |
I called Cathy to discuss the possibility of starting the Illinois Housing Development Authority engagement at little bit earlier. She said she would get back with me early next week to determine if she had the staffing available to perform more work prior to June 30, 2017. |
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Janis Van Durme, Audit Manager |
2/24/17 10:37 am |
Ms. Linda Abernethy, Partner – RSM US LLP |
No |
N/A |
Email: Linda Abernethy – Linda.Abernethy-AT-rsmus.com Janis Van Durme – jvandurme-AT-auditor.illinois.gov |
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Discussed with Ms. Abernethy the upcoming engagements of the Illinois Department of Human Services this audit cycle. I asked Ms. Abernethy if RSM US LLP was interested in performing the engagement and if there were any changes in the Firm’s independence or if any conflicts of interest had arisen. Ms. Abernethy stated the firm was interested in performing the engagements for the periods ending June 30, 2017and she was not aware of any conflicts of interest or independence issues. |
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Janis Van Durme, Audit Manager |
2/24/17 10:39 am |
Mr. Paul Pelletier, Partner – Borschnack, Pelletier & Co |
No |
N/A |
Email: Paul Pelletier – ppelletier-AT-bpc-cpa.com Janis Van Durme – jvandurme-AT-auditor.illinois.gov |
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Discussed with Mr. Pelletier the upcoming engagement of the Illinois Department of Human Rights this audit cycle. I asked Mr. Pelletier if his firm was interested in performing the engagement and if there were any changes in the Firm’s independence or if any conflicts of interest had arisen. Mr. Pelletier stated the firm was interested in performing the engagements for the periods ending June 30, 2017 and the firm was still independent, no conflicts. |
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Janis Van Durme, Audit Manager |
2/24/17 10:46 am |
Mr. Tom Leach, Partner – Sikich LLP |
No |
N/A |
Email: Tom Leach – Tom.Leach-AT-sikich.com Janis Van Durme – jvandurme-AT-auditor.illinois.gov |
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Discussed with Mr. Leach the upcoming engagements of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services this audit cycle. I asked Mr. Leach if his firm was interested in performing the engagement and if there were any changes in the Firm’s independence or if any conflicts of interest had arisen. Mr. Leach stated the firm was interested in performing the engagements for the periods ending June 30, 2017 and the firm was still independent, no conflicts. |
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Janis Van Durme, Audit Manager |
2/24/17 10:48 am |
Ms. Amy Sherwood, Partner – Sikich LLP |
No |
N/A |
Email: Amy Sherwood – Amy.Sherwood-AT-sikich.com Janis Van Durme – jvandurme-AT-auditor.illinois.gov |
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Discussed with Ms. Sherwood the upcoming engagement of the Illinois Department of Revenue this audit cycle. I asked Ms. Sherwood if her firm was interested in performing the engagement and if there were any changes in the Firm’s independence or if any conflicts of interest had arisen. Ms. Sherwood stated the firm was interested in performing the engagements for the periods ending June 30, 2017and she was not aware of any conflicts of interest or independence issues. |
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Janis Van Durme, Audit Manager |
2/24/17 10: 46 am |
Ms. Jennifer Roan, Partner – Adelfia LLC |
No |
Ms. Stella Santos, Managing Partner – Adelfia LLC |
Email: Jennifer Roan – jsroan-AT-adelfiacpas.com Janis Van Durme – jvandurme-AT-auditor.illinois.gov Stella Santos - sbsantos -AT-adelfiacpas.com |
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Discussed with Ms. Roan and Ms. Santos the upcoming engagement of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority this audit cycle. I asked Ms. Roan and Ms. Santos if the firm was interested in performing the engagement and if there were any changes in the Firm’s independence or if any conflicts of interest had arisen. Ms. Santos stated the firm was interested in performing the engagements for the periods ending June 30, 2017and she was not aware of any conflicts of interest or independence issues. |
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Stephanie Wildhaber, Audit Manager |
2/27/17 10:03 am |
Ms. Debbie Ringer – Partner, Kerber, Eck & Braeckel, LLP |
No |
N/A |
Telephone: Debbie Ringer – (217) 789-0960 Stephanie Wildhaber – (217) 558-3971 |
3 minutes |
We discussed the upcoming FY17 Financial Audit and FY16/17 Compliance Engagement of the Secretary of State as well as the FY16/17 Financial Audit and Compliance Engagement of the Illinois Literacy Foundation. We discussed the firm’s interest and independence. Ms. Ringer stated the firm is interested and no conflicts of interest were noted. I informed her that I would be sending her the welcome letter and materials in the near future. |
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Gordon French IS IV |
2/28/17 2:55PM |
Brandon Engel |
No |
N/A |
brandoneATgwava.com |
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Asked for maintenance price quote for the upcoming annual WASP renewal. |
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Jose G. Roa, Audit Manager |
2/28/17 9:30am |
Joe Evans, Partner, RSM US LLP |
No |
N/A |
Telephone: Joe Evans: (312) 634-4540 Jose G. Roa: (312) 814-4008 |
5 minutes |
Joe said RSM was interested and independent for performing the FY17 Illinois Department of Employment Security engagement. I provided Joe the early work budget for the engagement. Joe stated he will begin surveying for proposal. I informed him welcome letter will be provided in near future. We discussed starting the engagements in mid-May. |
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Jose G. Roa, Audit Manager |
2/28/17 9:40am |
Paul Pelletier, Partner – Borschnack, Pelletier & Co |
No |
N/A |
Telephone: Joe Evans: (815)933-1771 Jose G. Roa: (312) 814-4008 |
5 minutes |
Asked Mr. Pelletier if his firm was interested in performing the Governors State University engagement and if there were any changes in the Firm’s independence or if any conflicts of interest had arisen. Mr. Pelletier stated the firm was interested in performing the engagement for the periods ending June 30, 2017 and the firm was still independent, no conflicts. I provided him the early work budget for the engagement. I informed him welcome letter will be provided in near future and provide proposal based on RFP after completion of current engagement. |
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Jose G. Roa, Audit Manager |
2/24/17 2pm |
Gilda Priebe, Partner E.C. Ortiz & Co |
No |
N/A |
Telephone: Gilda Priebe (312) 876-1900 Jose G. Roa: (312) 814-4008 |
5 minutes |
Gilda and I discussed whether the firm was interested and if there were any independence issues for the upcoming FY17 Northeastern Illinois University. Gilda stated the firm was interested and independent. I provided the early work budget for the engagement, which Gilda wishes to adjustment. I informed her welcome letter will be provided in near future and provide proposal based on RFP after completion of current engagement. |
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Jose G. Roa, Audit Manager |
2/28/17 9:35am |
Angela Allen, Director Washington Pittman and McKeever LLC |
No |
N/A |
Telephone: Angela Allen: (312) 786-0330 Jose G. Roa: (312) 814-4008 |
5 minutes |
Angela said firm was interested and independent for performing the FY17 Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy and IMSA Fund engagement. I provided the early work budget for the engagement. I informed her welcome letter will be provided in near future. |
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Thomas L. Kizziah, Audit Manager |
2/28/17 3:10pm |
Jeff Bonick, Managing Principal, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP |
No |
N/A |
Telephone Jeff Bonick (309) 495-8731 Thomas L. Kizziah (217) 782-0816 |
3 minutes |
I called Jeff to let him know that our office accepted his most recent proposal to perform the upcoming engagement for the University of Illinois. |