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Committee approves extension of Robert Half agreement for temporary accounting services, not to exceed $87,000
Summary
The committee approved a resolution to extend a professional services agreement with Robert Half to provide temporary accounting support through Jan. 31, 2026, at a contractor rate of $90.05 per hour; members cited difficulties hiring a permanent senior accountant and the need to complete the FY25 audit.
The Waukegan Finance and Purchasing Committee on Monday approved a resolution to extend a professional services agreement with Robert Half for temporary accounting services for up to $87,000.
The extension would keep a consultant in place through Jan. 31, 2026, after the city’s senior accountant resigned in February and hiring efforts have not produced a qualified replacement. The consultant’s current rate is $90.05 per hour.
Alderman Florian moved the resolution; Alderman Bolton seconded. The roll-call vote was: Alderman Newsom — aye; Alderman Florian — aye; Alderman Bolton — aye; Alderman Felix — aye; Alderman Martinez — aye. The motion carried.
Committee members pressed staff on the cost. Alderman Guzman asked, “I mean, the obvious $90 an hour. Why so much?” A finance representative explained the arrangement is with a staffing agency and that the $90.05 hourly rate includes agency fees; the individual consultant’s gross pay is not the full amount. Staff said the consultant is performing reconciliations for roughly 40 separate accounts each month and assisting with the FY25 audit to bring reporting up to date.
Staff said they would continue recruiting for a permanent senior accountant while retaining the consultant to avoid further audit delinquency and backlogs.
