Legislation Details

File #: 26-2546    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Renewal Status: Passed
File created: 4/6/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 4/16/2026 Final action: 4/16/2026
Title: Request for approval of a ratification of a renewal option with Deloitte & Touche LLP for external audit services for Harris County, the Flood Control District, the District and County Clerk Registry Funds and related entities through January 24, 2027, at a cost of $1,433,496 (210201), MWBE Contracted Goal: 8.36%, MWBE Current Participation: 8.42%.
Attachments: 1. 26-2546 Ratification of Renewal Job No. 210201 - Deloitte & Touche LLP.pdf
Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD

Secondary Department: Toll Road Authority
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Trevino

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Contract - Renewal

Project ID (if applicable): 210201
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Deloitte & Touche LLP

MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): 8.36%
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): 8.42%
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal is not 0% and is listed above

Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a ratification of a renewal option with Deloitte & Touche LLP for external audit services for Harris County, the Flood Control District, the District and County Clerk Registry Funds and related entities through January 24, 2027, at a cost of $1,433,496 (210201), MWBE Contracted Goal: 8.36%, MWBE Current Participation: 8.42%.
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County is required to have an independent annual audit of the combined financial statements of the County and related entities. Deloitte & Touche's agreement with the County is up for renewal for the time of 1/25/26 - 1/24/27. This is the third renewal of a five-year agreement with Deloitte & Touche for these external audit services.

Expected Impact:
N/A

Alternative Options:
Solicit proposals through the RFP process.

County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A

Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:

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