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Audit committee recommends retaining Weaver for one year; staff will review extensions annually
Summary
The audit committee reported a competitive RFP and recommends awarding a one‑year contract (with optional renewals) to Weaver — the incumbent firm — with a change to the engagement manager to preserve independence while maintaining institutional knowledge during the Workday ERP transition.
The Audit Committee reported out findings from an RFP to select Garland’s external financial auditor and recommended the incumbent firm Weaver for a one‑year contract with optional renewals. Committee chair Councilmember Moore and City Auditor Jed Johnson summarized the process: an RFP, scoring of proposals, interviews and best‑and‑final offers.
City staff said Weaver’s proposal scored highest across technical quality, responsiveness and pricing and offered experience with electric utilities and Workday Financials, which staff judged helpful during the ongoing ERP transition. Staff recommended awarding a one‑year engagement with an option for up to four additional years but said the audit committee will review the relationship annually and the staff would propose whether to continue at the committee’s yearly review. The committee asked for a change in the audit manager assigned to provide fresh perspective while retaining firm continuity. Council signaled consensus to proceed with the recommendation.
