To: Board of Supervisors
From: Human Resources
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Professional Services Agreement with Koa Hills Consulting, LLC; Supplemental Budget and Transfer from General Fund Contingencies (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute a professional services agreement with Koa Hills Consulting, LLC in an amount not to exceed $221,000; and
2. Approve attached supplemental budget (4/5 vote required).
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund
DISCUSSION:
Koa Hills Consulting has extensive expertise in the Finance Enterprise platform, the county's financial and budgeting system. Koa Hills has assisted Human Resources in key personnel transactions related to promotions, transfers, step increases and retroactive calculations, to name a few. As Human Resources endeavors to implement key internal controls for proper segregation of duties with the Auditor-Controller/Payroll functions, there are various personnel transactions associated with the completion of the bi-weekly payroll process from human resources side of a complete payroll cycle. In addition to the bi-weekly personnel transaction processing, staff is also recommending a full position control audit. Position control refers to the creation, maintenance, and monitoring of authorized budgeted positions.
Staff recommends that your Board approve the attached supplemental budget of $221,000.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Approval of this item will reduce General Fund Contingencies by $221,000.
The attached professional services agreement with Koa Hills has a maximum amount payable of $221,000 for the period of September 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. However, in the event that local, state or federal funding or allowance rates are reduced or eliminated, the County of Humboldt may, by amendment, reduce the above-referenced maximum amount payable or terminate the attached profes...
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