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Home My WebLink AboutN.B. 07 AUDIT COMM 05-18-92NEW BUSINESS N0. 7 5-18-92 PU A D A `1 i; - ------ I- - - - .j DATE: MAY 12, 1992 TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: RONALD A. NAULT, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE SUBJECT: AUDIT COMMITTEE VACANCY _ RECOMMENDATION: Pleasure of the City Council. DISCUSSION: A vacancy has existed on the Audit Committee since the resignation of Ms. Cheryl Gunderson in December, 1991. At the direction of the City Council, staff has advertised for potential candidates to fill Ms. Gunderson's unexpired term through July 17, 1995. Staff has received five applications that meet the criteria of membership to the Committee. Attached is a copy of Ordinance No. 1023 which details the qualifications that a candidate must satisfy to be considered for appointment to the Committee. In the past the City Council interviewed the candidates at a session held prior to a regularly scheduled Council meeting allowing for approximately 10-15 minutes for each -interview. Then, at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting the City Council voted on the appointment. If the Council would like to follow the same procedure, staff should be directed to arrange for interviews to be conducted prior to a regularly scheduled Council meeting beginning at 5:30 p.m. Rona d A. Nault Director of Finance RAN: ls Attachments a:vacancy.aah 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 ORDINANCE NO. 1023 ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE TUSTIN CITY CODE REGARDING THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. The City Council of the City of Tustin does _hereby ORDAIN as follows: 1. Section 1538 of the Tustin City Code is hereby amended to read as f ollows: "1538 MEMBERS AND QUALIFICATIONS The Audit Committee shall consist of five (5) . members, four (4) of whom shall be registered voters of the City during all times they hold office and one (1) who shall be a registered voter within the area served by the Tustin Water Department. Provided, however, that each of the persons heretofore appointed to the Audit Committee may continue to serve without compliance with the foregoing, so long as they are (1) a registered voter of the City; .(2) a registered voter within the area served by the Tustin Water Department; or (3) the owner of a business in the City." PASSED AND ADOPTED at -a regular meeting of the City Council, •of June California,aeld on the 5th d City of Tusts.n, Cal iforni , Y 1989. ATTEST: Mary Wy City C1 GR: p (Al) mayor STEVEN K. WYN S Certified Public Accountant Accounting • Consulting • Computers • Taxes March 26, 1992 Mayor & Members of City Council 15222 Del Amo Tustin, Ca. 92680 Dear Selection Committee, J t APR 31992 { tt I am a 14 year resident of Tustin and seek appointment to the City of Tustin audit committee. I am a self employed C.P.A. and have had considerable experience in the audit area, review of financial statements and follow through regarding letters of recommendation. From my information sheet attached, you will note that I have had varied experience in both private and public accounting. I began my accounting experience with a Big 8 firm, then went to work for the Auditor General of the State of Arizona. From there I went into private practice where I functioned as a controller for approximately 10 years . In 1984 I decided to go into practice for myself and became a self-employed C.P.A. working with small and medium sized companies. During my past 14 years as a resident_ of Tustin, my daughter Carmen has graduated from Tustin High School (1986) and my son Shawn graduated from Mater Dei High School in 1991. I was Treasurer of Tustin National Little League for 5 years and have lived in Tustin Meadows all 14 years. I think the City of Tustin is a great community and would like to participate in keeping it that way. Participation on the City of Tustin audit Committee could facilitate that objective. Should you desire additional information, please contact me at the address above. Sincerely, Steven K. Wyns, C.P.A. 13522 Newport Avenue, Suite 200 Tustin, California 92680 (714)731-3414 • (714) 731-4620 Fax STEVEN K. WYNS Certified Public Accountant Accounting • Consulting • Computers • Taxes SPECIAL: Self -Employed C.P.A. since 1984. Licensed to practice in California (California al-iz.P.A. Certificate Number 29745R). SP consulting to small and medium sized f compController Often times fill the requirement etgarge menough to afford a for those companies Controller on a full-time basis d taxesConsiderable experience in fund accounting EDUCATION: WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Kalamazoo, Michigan - M.B.A. 1970 FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY, Big Rapids, Michigan B.S. Accounting 1967 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION areas allof of a minimum of 40 hours in the are computers, accounting, etc. EXPERIENCE: 1984-pre5ent - Self -Employed C.P.A. as discussed previously under (SPECIAL). 1978-1984 - Lawless Detroit Diesel, Inc., City of Industry, Ca. Functioned as the Company's Controller and Financial Manager responsible esps i b l e for budget preparation, forecasts, expense bank relations, etc. 1975-1978 - Neils Detroit Dieselx Az. Improved accounting operations to enablea reduction in staff by one-half. Reduced audit fees, improved financial reportingre made of ttimeliness the such Otherchanges hconvers conversion to LIFO a tax saving nature inventory valuation. 1968-1975 - Received my basic training t to auditing with De 1 o i tte & h•Then Office of the work with the Auditor Generalsvarious State and State of Arizona auditing County agencies (1971-1973) and concluded Co., MY auditing experience with Dennis SchAz. a regional C.P.A. firm in Phoenix, 13522 Newport Avenue, Suite 200 Tustin, California 92680 (714) 731-3414 9 (714) 731-4620 Fax Albert M. Shif rg-Mencher, EA, CTT MBA Income Tax & Bookkeeping Services 16282 MAIN STREET, #313 TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA 92680-4032 (714) 542.0290 - FAX (714) 838-3301 March 9, 1992 Sullens Mr. Walter T. , Chairman MAR 2 City of Tustin Audit Committee FINA%CE DEPT, 14081 S. Yorba St., Suite 102 Tustin, CA 92680 Dear Mr. Sullens: This letter is my application for appointment to the Tustin's Audit Committee. I am aware that one of the members of that Committee has left the state and, therefore, there is a vacancy that needs to be filled. I believe that I can be a valued member of the Audit Committee because of my varied experience and education in business, finance, and taxation. I have a Bachelor of Science degree from CCNY and an MBA from Temple University. My business experience includes working as a Research Chemist for Lever Bros., a National Sales & Marketing Manager for U.S. Borax, a Program Manager for Rockwell International, and currently, my wife and I own a Bookkeeping and Tax business in Tustin. - Because one of the primary functions of the Audit Committee is to solicit and evaluate proposals from potential CPA firms, my eight years of experience at Rockwell spent in writing and evaluating government RFPs and proposals, and also managing government programs, subcontractors, and contracts of up to $50 million in value adds a dimension not already present on the committee. I know several of the members of the Committee including the Chairman and most of the key people in Tustin's city government. I know that I can work well with individual committee members, and the City's financial, and administrative personnel. I have been a Tustin resident and business owner for about six years and am a registered and consistent voter. I care about Tustin and want to assist in making it an even better place for us to live and work. I would like to be appointed to the City of Tustin Audit Committee and hope that this letter and enclosed resume which details my work experience and volunteer background will assist you in casting your vote for my appointment. I am available for discussion about my interest in this appointment and my qualifications. I can be reached at the above telephone numbers during working hours or at home on (714) 542-0298. 5 Thank you for yo r time and consideration. Sinc ely, Albert M. Shifberg-Mencher, EA ENROLLED TO REPRESENT TAXPAYERS BEFORE THE IRS Albert M. Shif rg-Mencher, EA, CT: MBA Income Tax & Bookkeeping Services 16282 MAIN STREET, #36 TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA 92680-4032 (714) 542-0290 FAX (714) 838-3301 [0 Over ten years experience handling books for sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations in Orange county in addition to twenty years of management experience for Fortune 100 companies with responsibility for budgets in excess of $50 million. Enrolled to represent taxpayers before the IRS for audits, collections, appeals, and/or for problem resolution. Certificates and credentials include: -Enrolled Agent -Certified Tax Professional -Masters in Business Administration -Licensed to sell life, disability, and health insurance -National Association of Securities Dealers Registered Representative Professional memberships include: -National Society of Public Accountants -Legislative Committee -National Association of Enrolled Agents -California Society of Enrolled Agents -Legislative Committee -Bylaws Committee -Orange County Enrolled Agents - Treasurer, Director- -Bylaws Committee - Chairman -Ethics & Professional Conduct Committee -Speakers Bureau -Budget and Finance Committee - Chairman -Legislative Committee - Chairman -National Society of Tax Preparers -Tustin Chamber of Commerce - Director -Legislative Action and Oversight Committee -Ambassadors Committee -Policy & Bylaws Committee -Tustin Rotary Club - Treasurer 1990/91 Public appearances include: -Produced and interviewed on Cable TV Programs - Tustin -Interviewed on KORG 1190 AM and KMNY 1600 AM - Anaheim -Spoken to various service clubs and organizations Instructed at: -California State University Long Beach -California State University Los Angeles -Fullerton College -Ambassador College ENROLLED TO REPRESENT T?.XPAYERS BEFORE THE IRS l r )' 5199? March 22, 1992 Mayor and Members of the City Council 15222 Del Amo Tustin, CA 92680 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council, In response to the search for applicants for the City Audit Committee, I would like to submit my qualifications for your consideration. I have been a resident property owner of Tustin for more than 6 years. I am a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a currently valid California license ( renews in Oct. , 1993 ), - though I am not- employed as a. pra.c t, i c i ng CPA at this time. _T am employed with the County of Orange Waste Management Dept. as a management level Staff Analyst and, as such, I am currently subject to the Conflict of Interest Disclosure Laws and file form #730 annually. During seven years of public accounting practice (1978-1985), both as an employee of CPA firms and as a sole practitioner, I have conducted audits of client records, including public agencies and private corporations, supervised auditing staff (1 to 4 auditors), written audit reports, prepared and discussed management letters, tested internal controls and made recommendations for procedural and system improvements to remedy weaknesses and improve efficiency. I would be happy to provide additional details as required. Sincerely, Arthur A. Zarn w ki, CPA (lic # 31547) 1722 Mitchell Ave. Unit #35 Tustin, CA 92680 (714) 832-2516 DANIEL P. O'CONNELL 14452 Amberwick Lane Tustin, California 92680 (714)838-8832 Mayor and City Council Members 15222 Del Amo Tustin, CA 92680 Dear Mayor Puckett and City Council Members: MAR 41992 March 2, 1992 Please add my name to the list of applicants for the vacant City of Tustin Audit Committee position which you recently advertised. I am a f if teen -year Tustin resident and very interested in maintaining financial integrity and strong controls and procedures for the various City departments. My experience includes over six years as a CPA with Ernst & Young and fourteen years in senior f inanciai management positions in industry. Additional details regarding the position, as well as the names of the current Committee members, should be sent to me at the above address. Sin rely, r Daniel P. O'Connell ' . AT 10 City of Tust1n Mayor and f 1522z Ue1 mm� Tustin, CA 92680 March 2�, 1992 Lhe City Council o Mayor and Members of -L|e Cii.v Lwuncil ~ - � / < � MAR �&��_ ��J . ~ My I am applying' -for a position on the audit committee. I am a resident of old town Tustin and am employed since 1969 with the California Department of Transportation.' My current assignment is transportation planner and grants administrator in the rail programs and projects unit. At the present I monitor rail projects in Orange County with state grants totalling over $15 mi1li0n" I als:jo assist in the statewide, regional and 1ocal rail planning effort" Prior to this assignment I was responsible for monitoring all the _ planned, and under design, major highway projects in Urange County that involved state property. The 200 plus projects had a state contribution exceeding $3 billion dollars. I have had the opportunity while in the Gan Francisco of'ice to prepare environmental documents on tw� of the bay �reas largest transportation facilities projects and assist in the administration of a $1.2 million architectural and engineering consultant contract. One of my responsibilities, again in the bay area, was the installation, operation and staff training on $3.4 million computer workstation program. In Los Angeles I assisted in the management of the Santa Monica Freeway changeable sign project. I have bri«afly presented to you my qualifications for consideration of a position on the audit committee. 325 West Second Gtreet Tustin, CA 92680 W- 724-2267, H- 573-0511