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Finance committee reviews Mar Dissell contract to perform 2024–2026 audits; firm offered lowest bid
Summary
Finance staff presented a proposed contract with Mar Dissell (MarDISL) to provide audit services for 2024–2026. The firm is a multi-jurisdictional auditor and offered the lowest responsible bid; cost proposals were discussed and staff will provide the technical proposal and timing details prior to a council vote.
The Williamsport Finance Committee reviewed a resolution to accept a three-year contract for external auditing services with a firm identified in committee as Mar Dissell (also referenced as MarDISL).
Jamie Livermore (finance) told the committee the firm met the RFP minimums and was the lowest responsible bidder. Committee materials listed municipal clients for the firm and noted it has an office in State College. Jamie said the firm currently audits many governments and is experienced with single-audit work.
Committee members asked for the firm's technical proposal to review scope details and confirm timelines. Jamie said the technical proposal is available on the city website and that she will send committee members a link to the full proposal. The committee discussed cost estimates provided by the firm: committee members referenced approximately $74,000 for 2024, about $76,000 for 2025 and about $79,000 for 2026. Jamie said the city budgeted for three audits this year and that the lower cost reflects recent improvements in the city's audit circumstances.
When asked whether the firm understood the city's goal to complete outstanding audits (2024 and 2025) before fiscal deadlines, Jamie said the firm is prepared to begin work as soon as the contract is approved and understands the city's timing expectations.
The resolution and contract will be presented to the full council on Thursday for final approval; no committee vote was recorded at the finance meeting.
Proper names mentioned during the briefing include Mar Dissell (MarDISL), Williamsport Municipal Water and Sewer Authority, Hope Enterprise, North Central Site Services and YWCA as client examples cited by the firm.
