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--..- . - ,~-",,-,,":,.. ~ '}li'l City of Arden Hills ~-" ."...."jl\'.l.. October 23, 1997 ...,t!"1 Page Three ~,.,. , ~, ,1)>>1 e We understand that you will provide us with the basic information required for our audit and that you are responsible for the accuracy and completeness of that information. We will advise you about appropriate accounting principles and their application and will assist in the preparation of your financial statements, but the responsibility for the financial statements remains with you. This responsibility includes the maintenance of adequate records and related internal control structure policies and procedures, the selection and application of accounting principles, and the safeguarding of assets. _ Our audit is not specifically designed and cannot be relied on to disclose reportable conditions, that is, significant deficiencies in the design or operation of the internal control structure. However, during the audit, if we become _ aware of such reportable conditions or ways that we believe management practices can be improved, we will communicate them to you in a separate letter. Our fees for these services will be based on the actual time spent at our standard hourly rates, including travel and I other out-of-pocket costs such as report production, typing, postage, etc. Our standard hourly rates vary according to the degree of responsibility involved and the experience level of the personnel assigned to your audit. Our invoices for these fees will be rendered each month as work progresses and are payable on presentation. I Based on our preliminary estimates, the fee will approximate $7,995 for the City. This estimate is based on anticipated cooperation from your personnel and the assumption that unexpected circumstances will not be encountered during the audit. If significant additional time is necessary, we will discuss it with you and arrive at a I new fee estimate before we incur the additional cost. e Our audit report should be used only in its entirety. Any reproduction or publication of all or part of our report I should be done only with our prior approval and review. We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to the City and believe this letter accurately summarizes the I significant terms of our engagement. If you have any questions, please let us know. If you agree with the terms of our engagement as described in this letter, please sign the enclosed copy and return it to us. Sincerely, II ABDO, ABDO, EICK & MEYERS, LLP I Certified Public Accountants ~~ MdlrJJ I Steven R. McDonald, CPA I I -. II