April 2023

PROCUREMENT COMMUNICATIONS REPORT

OAG employees must document all written and oral communications they receive that impart or request material information or make a material argument regarding potential action concerning a procurement matter, including but not limited to an application, a contract, or a project. This requirement does not apply to communications regarding the administration and implementation of an existing contract, except communications regarding change orders or the renewal or extension of a contract.

Name and
Title OAG
Employee
Date/time of contact Name and title of
person making
contact and name of company
they
represent
Registered
Lobbyist?
Name and title
of each
additional
participant to
the
communication
Method of contact (oral by phone, oral
in person, or in writing). If by phone,
list each person's phone number. If in
person, list location of meeting.
Approximate
duration of
communication.
Provide a detailed summary of the points made by each
person involved in the communication, including any
action requested or recommendation made, and the
substance of your response.
Janis VanDurme, HHS Audit Manager04/01/2023 11:15 AMJennifer Roan, Adelfia LLC PartnerNoStella Santos, Adelfia LLC Partner
Mavie Valera, Adelfia LLC Partner
Email:
Van Durme: jvandurme-at-audtior.illinois.gov
Santos: sbsantos-at-adelfiacpas.com
Roan: jsroan-at-adelfiacpas.com
Valera: mbvalera-at-adelfiacpas.com
N/AThe firm sent the OAG Audit Manager revised Informal Proposal Documents for the IGIC FY22/23 engagements.
Janis VanDurme, HHS Audit Manager04/01/2023 11:38 AMJennifer Roan, Adelfia LLC PartnerNoStella Santos, Adelfia LLC Partner
Mavie Valera, Adelfia LLC Partner
Email:
Van Durme: jvandurme-at-audtior.illinois.gov
Santos: sbsantos-at-adelfiacpas.com
Roan: jsroan-at-adelfiacpas.com
Valera: mbvalera-at-adelfiacpas.com
N/AThe firm sent the OAG Audit Manager revised Informal Proposal documents for the FY22/23 Department of Agriculture State Compliance Examination.
Jeanne Michaud, Auditor V04/03/2023 10:00 AMAnthony Cervini, Partner, SikichNoN/AE-mail: anthony.cervini-at-sikich.com
jmichaud-at-auditor.illinois.gov
E-mailAnthony e-mailed the revised timetables for the FY20 audit of ROE 34.
Jeanne Michaud, Auditor V04/03/2023 10:00 AMAnthony Cervini, Partner, SikichNoN/AE-mail: anthony.cervini-at-sikich.com
jmichaud-at-auditor.illinois.gov
E-mailAnthony e-mailed the revised timetable for the FY20 audit or ROE 19.
Stephanie Wildhaber, Auditor IV04/03/2023 11:00 AMAmy Sherwood, Partner, SikichNoEmail:
Amy Sherwood: amy.sherwood-at-sikich.com
Stephanie Wildhaber: swildhaber-at-auditor.illinois.com
Ms. Sherwood sent me the proposal documents for the FY22/23 compliance examination and FY23 financial audit of the Office of the Secretary of State.
Dennis Gibbons, Auditor IV04/04/2023 07:44 AMBill Sarb, Partner, RSM US LLPNoPhone

Bill: 847-909-XXXX
Dennis: 217-558-XXXX
10 minutesBill and I spoke about the expected dates when RSM would provide the FY23 SERS/JRS/GARS informal proposals, and also about RSM’s expected independence issues with several SERS entities for census reports, and finally about expected timelines for when RSM would need all census work completed for the FY23 SRS financial statement audits.
Jeanne Michaud, Auditor V04/04/2023 08:48 AMHilda Renteria, Partner, Prado & RenteriaNoN/AE-mail: hrenteria-at-pradorenteria.com
jmichaud-at-auditor.illinois.gov
E-mailI shared the signed second contract amendment for the FY20 audit of ROE 47 with Hilda on the OAG RFP portal.
Katy MacDonna, Auditor II04/04/2023 09:00 AMDiana Smith, Partner, West & CompanyNoSuralinkUploaded ROE #34 & ROE #19 amendments for signature.
Stacie Sherman, Auditor V04/04/2023 09:44 AMGilda Priebe, Partner, AdelfiaNogbpriebe-at-adelfiacpas.com
ssherman-at-auditor.illinois.gov
I asked Gilda if Adelfia is still interested in performing the FY22/23 compliance examination of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. I also asked to confirm that the firm is independent and doesn't have any conflicts of interest.
Dennis Gibbons, Auditor IV04/04/2023 09:54 AMBill Sarb, Partner, RSM US LLPNoChad McCoy, Audit Manager, RSM US LLPEmail

Bill: Bill.Sarb-at-rsmus.com
Chad: Chad.McCoy-at-rsmus.com
Dennis: dgibbons-at-auditor.illinois.gov
Bill told me that RSM would not be able to do the FY23 census work for DoIT, IDOT, and CMS, and he provided the timeline information for the special assistant auditors who would be doing the work for those agencies.
Dennis Gibbons, Auditor IV04/04/2023 11:11 AMAmy Sherwood, Partner, Sikich LLPNoRyan Randolph, Senior Audit Manager, Sikich LLPEmail

Amy: Amy.Sherwood-at-sikich.com
Ryan: Ryan.Randolph-at-sikich.com
Dennis: dgibbons-at-auditor.illinois.gov
I sent Amy the SERS agencies that we would need Sikich to perform census testing on for the FY23 engagements, and provided her with timeline information. I also asked if Sikich was interested and independent of IDOT, DoIT, and CMS (the agencies in question). Amy responded that the firm was interested and independent.
Janis VanDurme, HHS Audit Manager04/04/2023 11:32 AMAmy Sherwood, Sikich LLP, PartnerNoNoneEmail:
Van Durme: jvandurme-at-auditor.illinois.gov
Sherwood: Amy.Sherwood-at-sikich.com
N/AThe OAG Audit Manager sent the firm the FY23 ISBE and FY23 HFS engagement(s) draft contracts for firm review and signature.
Janis VanDurme, HHS Audit Manager04/04/2023 11:35 AMStella Santos, Adelfia LLC PartnerNoNone.Email:
Van Durme: jvandurme-at-audtior.illinois.gov
Santos: sbsantos-at-adelfiacpas.com
N/AThe OAG Audit Manager sent the firm the draft contracts for the FY22/23 Department of Agriculture State Compliance Examination and the IGIC FY22/23 Financial Audit and State Compliance Examination for its review and signature.
Stacie Sherman, Auditor V04/04/2023 11:43 AMGilda Priebe, Partner, AdelfiaNoStacie Sherman - 217-820-xxxx
Gilda Prieve - 312-363-xxxx
8 minutesI spoke to Gilda about the FY22/23 compliance examination of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. We discussed the timeline and the number of hours and rate.
Dennis Gibbons, Auditor IV04/04/2023 12:16 PMAmy Sherwood, Partner, Sikich LLPNoRyan Randolph, Senior Audit Manager, Sikich LLPEmail

Amy: Amy.Sherwood-at-sikich.com
Ryan: Ryan.Randolph-at-sikich.com
Dennis: dgibbons-at-auditor.illinois.gov
I sent Amy and Ryan the welcome letter for the 2023 SRS census work, plus the attachments and relevant dates for the contract timelines.
Jeanne Michaud, Auditor V04/04/2023 01:47 PMAmy Sherwood, Partner, SikichNoN/AE-mail: amy.sherwood-at-sikich.com
jmichaud-at-auditor.illinois.gov
E-mailI uploaded the second signed contract amendment for the FY20 audit of ROE 19 to the OAG RFP portal.
Jeanne Michaud, Auditor V04/04/2023 01:48 PMAmy Sherwood, Partner, SikichNoN/AE-mail: amy.sherwood-at-sikich.com
jmichaud-at-auditor.illinois.gov
E-mailI uploaded the signed second contract amendment for the FY20 audit of ROE 34 to the OAG RFP portal.
Jeanne Michaud, Auditor V04/04/2023 01:49 PMDiana Smith, Partner, West & CompanyNoN/AE-mail: dsmith-at-westcpa.com
jmichaud-at-auditor.illinois.gov
E-mailI uploaded the signed third contract amendment for the FY21 audit of ROE 24 to the OAG RFP portal.
Jeanne Michaud, Auditor V04/04/2023 01:50 PMDiana Smith, Partner, West & CompanyNoN/AE-mail: dsmith-at-westcpa.com
jmichaud-at-auditor.illinois.gov
E-mailI uploaded the signed contract amendment for the FY22 audit of ROE 40 to the OAG RFP portal.
Stephanie Wildhaber, Auditor IV04/04/2023 02:51 PMAmy Sherwood, Partner, SikichNoEmail:
Amy Sherwood: Amy.Sherwood-at-sikich.com
Stephanie Wildhaber: swildhaber-at-auditor.illinois.gov
Ms. Sherwood sent me the proposal for the FY22/23 Financial Audit and Compliance Examination for the Illinois Literacy Foundation.
Janis VanDurme, HHS Audit Manager04/04/2023 03:00 PMAmy Sherwood, Sikich LLP, PartnerNoNone.Email:
Van Durme: jvandurme-at-auditor.illinois.gov
Sherwood: Amy.Sherwood-at-sikich.com
N/AThe firm sent the signed contracts for the FY23 HFS engagements back to the OAG Audit Manager.
Janis VanDurme, HHS Audit Manager04/04/2023 03:04 PMAmy Sherwood, Sikich LLP, PartnerNoNone.Email:
Van Durme: jvandurme-at-auditor.illinois.gov
Sherwood: Amy.Sherwood-at-sikich.com
N/AThe firm submitted the signed contracts to the OAG for final signatures and processing of the FY23 ISBE financial audit.
Janis VanDurme, HHS Audit Manager04/05/2023 07:11 AMStella Santos, Adelfia LLC PartnerNoNone.Email:
Van Durme: jvandurme-at-audtior.illinois.gov
Santos: sbsantos-at-adelfiacpas.com
N/AThe OAG Audit Manager sent the firm the final, signed contracts for the FY22/23 LCC State Compliance Examination.
Tom Kizziah, Auditor V04/05/2023 08:21 AMJoseph Evans, Partner - RSM US LLPNoOAG PortalN/AI sent Joe the signed contracts for the Illinois Finance Authority engagement for the year(s) ended June 30, 2023 through the OAG Portal.
Janis VanDurme, HHS Audit Manager04/05/2023 09:19 AMMarites Sy, Roth&Co, PartnerNoNone.Email:
Van Durme: jvandurme-at-auditor.illinois.gov
Sy: msy-at-rothcocpa.com
N/AThe firm sent the OAG Audit Manager back the signed contracts for FY22/23 State Board of Elections State Compliance engagement.
Dennis Gibbons, Auditor IV04/05/2023 09:58 AMHeather Powell, Managing Director, Forvis LLPNoEmail

Heather: heather.m.powell-at-forvis.com
Dennis: dgibbons-at-auditor.illinois.gov
Emails over 4 minutes.Heather asked me whether I had sent the FY22/23 TRS contracts to her over the OAG portal yet. I told her no, that I was still awaiting notification they had been signed, and that I would check the status.
Courtney Dzierwa, Statewide Single Audit Manager04/05/2023 10:00 AMCathy Baumann, Partner, KPMGNoJason Rosheisen, Senior Audit Manager, KPMGEmail:
cdzierwa-at-auditor.illinois.gov
cbaumann-at-kpmg.com
jrosheisen-at-kpmg.com
N/A - EmailCathy responded to my email inquiry from 3/31/23, confirming KPMG's interest in performing the Statewide Single Audit for FY2023 and the firm's independence to perform such work.
Jeanne Michaud, Auditor V04/05/2023 11:10 AMJohn Wysocki, Partner, GW & AssociatesNoDavid Jelonek, Partner, GW & AssociatesE-mail: john.wysocki-at-cpagwa.com
david.jelonek-at-cpagwa.com
jmichaud-at-auditor.illinois.gov
E-mailJohn e-mailed the revised timetables for the second contract amendments of the FY22 audit of ROE 56 and the FY19 audit of ISC 2.
Megan Green, Auditor V04/05/2023 12:33 PMAmy Sherwood, Partner, Sikich LLPNoN/AOAG File Sharing SiteN/AI provided the Phase 1 Contract for the FY22/23 Compliance Examination of Equity and Inclusion for signature.
Janis VanDurme, HHS Audit Manager04/05/2023 01:46 PMBarbara Jarocki, RSM Administrative AssistantNoNone.Email:
Van Durme: jvandurme-at-auditor.illinois.gov
Jarocki: Barbara.Jarocki-at-rsmus.com
N/AThe firm sent a revised Informal Proposal for the FY23 DHS engagements.
Emily Berger, Auditor III04/05/2023 01:55 PMGilda Belmonte-Priebe, Partner, Adelfia LLCNoStella Marie Santos, Partner, Adelfia LLCOAG File Sharing Site and Email:
Gilda: gbpriebe-at-adelfiacpas.com
Stella: sbsantos-at-adelfiacpas.com
Emily: eberger-at-auditor.illinois.gov
I provided Gilda and Stella the FY22/23 Illinois Commerce Commission Contracts for review and signature. I also requested an updated Partner's Certification for the proper period ended.
Emily Berger, Auditor III04/05/2023 02:41 PMGilda Belmonte-Priebe, Partner, Adelfia LLCNoStella Marie Santos, Partner, Adelfia LLCOAG File Sharing Site and Email:
Gilda: gbpriebe-at-adelfiacpas.com
Stella: sbsantos-at-adefliacpas.com
Emily: eberger-at-auditor.illinois.gov
Gilda returned the FY22/FY23 Illinois Commerce Commission Contracts signed by the firm as well as an updated Partner's Certification.
Megan Green, Auditor V04/05/2023 02:56 PMAmy Sherwood, Partner, Sikich LLPNoN/AOAG File Sharing SiteN/AI provided Amy with the Phase 1 and Phase 2 Capital Development Board contracts for the FY23 Financial Audit for her signature.
Janis VanDurme, HHS Audit Manager04/05/2023 05:15 PMStella Santos, Adelfia LLC PartnerNoNone.Email:
Van Durme: jvandurme-at-audtior.illinois.gov
Santos: sbsantos-at-adelfiacpas.com
N/AThe firm sent the OAG Audit Manager the signed contracts back for final processing of the FY22/23 Department of Agriculture State Compliance Examination and the FY22/23 IGIC Financial Audit/State Compliance Examination.
Dennis Gibbons, Auditor IV04/06/2023 07:40 AMHeather Powell, Managing Director, Forvis LLPNoEmail

Heather: heather.m.powell-at-forvis.com
Dennis: dgibbons-at-auditor.illinois.gov
I informed Heather that the FY22/23 TRS contracts should be signed by all OAG parties shortly.
Janis VanDurme, HHS Audit Manager04/06/2023 07:54 AMAmy Sherwood, Sikich LLP, PartnerNoNone.Email:
Van Durme: jvandurme-at-auditor.illinois.gov
Sherwood: Amy.Sherwood-at-sikich.com
N/AThe OAG Audit Manager sent the final signed contracts to the firm for the FY23 ISBE financial audit and the FY22/23 HFS engagements.
Megan Green, Auditor V04/06/2023 08:07 AMAmy Sherwood, Partner, Sikich LLPNoN/AOAG File Sharing SiteN/AAmy provided the signed Phase 1 contract for the FY22/23 compliance examination of the Commission on Equity and Inclusion.
Megan Green, Auditor V04/06/2023 08:07 AMAmy Sherwood, Partner, Sikich LLPNoN/AOAG File Sharing SiteN/AAmy provided the signed contracts for the FY23 audit of the Capital Development Board.
Megan Green, Auditor V04/06/2023 09:36 AMAmy Sherwood, Partner, Sikich LLPNoN/AOAG File Sharing SiteN/AI provided the Phase 2 Contract for the FY22/23 compliance examination of the Commission on Equity and Inclusion to Amy for signature.
Megan Green, Auditor V04/06/2023 09:44 AMAmy Sherwood, Partner, Sikich LLPNoN/AOAG File Sharing SiteN/AAmy provided me with the signed Phase 2 contract for the Commission on Equity and Inclusion compliance examination for FY22/23.
Jeanne Michaud, Auditor V04/06/2023 11:14 AMDavid Jelonek, Partner, GW & AssociatesNoJohn Wysocki, Partner, GW & AssociatesE-mail: david.jelonek-at-cpagwa.com
john.wysocki-at-cpagwa.com
jmichaud-at-auditor.illinois.gov
E-mailDavid e-mailed revised timetables to amend the FY22 contracts of ROE 12, 31, 41 and 50.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/06/2023 11:20 AMTom Leach, Partner, SikichNoNoneEmail: Tom Leach: Tom.Leach-at-sikich.com; Reddy Bommareddi: Rbommareddi-at-auditor.illinois.govEmailEmailed to firm the welcome letter and attachments for the FY23 Office of Comptroller Fiscal Officer engagement.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/06/2023 01:30 PMTes Sy, Partner, Roth & Co., LLPNoNoneEmail: Tes Sy: Msy-at-rothcocpa.com; Reddy Bommareddi:rbommareddi-at-auditor.illinois.govEmailEmailed to firm the welcome letter and attachments for the FY23 Illinois Conservation Foundation engagement.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/06/2023 01:30 PMTes Sy, Partner, Roth & Co., LLPNoNoneEmail: Tes Sy: Msy-at-rothcocpa.com; Reddy: RBommareddi-at-audior.illinois.govEmailEmailed to firm the welcome letter and attachments for the FY23 Chicago State University engagement.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/06/2023 01:42 PMAdam Pulley, Partner, CLANoNoneEmail: Adam Pulley: Adam.Pulley-at-claconnect.com; Reddy: RBommareddi-at-auditor.illinois.govEmailEmailed to firm the welcome letter and attachments for the FY23 Illinois Gaming Board engagement.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/06/2023 02:04 PMLeilani Rodrigo, Partner, Roth & Co., LLPNoNoneEmail: Leilani Rodrigo: Lrodrigo-at-rothcocpa.com; Reddy: RBommareddi-at-auditor.illinois.govEmailEmailed to firm the welcome letter and attachments for the FY23 Criminal Justice Information Authority engagement.
Janis VanDurme, HHS Audit Manager04/07/2023 10:31 AMMarites Sy, Roth&Co, PartnerNoNone.Email:
Van Durme: jvandurme-at-auditor.illinois.gov
Sy: msy-at-rothcocpa.com
N/AThe OAG Audit Manager sent the firm the final, signed contracts for the FY22/23 State Compliance Examination of the State Board of Elections.
Janis VanDurme, HHS Audit Manager04/07/2023 10:32 AMStella Santos, Adelfia LLC PartnerNoNone.Email:
Van Durme: jvandurme-at-audtior.illinois.gov
Santos: sbsantos-at-adelfiacpas.com
N/AThe OAG Audit Manager sent the firm the final, signed contracts for the FY22/23 Department of Agriculture State Compliance Examination and the IGIC FY22/23 Financial Audit and State Compliance Examination.
Emily Berger, Auditor III04/07/2023 11:31 AMGilda Belmonte-Priebe, Partner, Adelfia LLCNoStella Marie Santos, Partner, Adelfia LLCOAG File Sharing SiteI sent Gilda and Stella the signed contracts for the Illinois Commerce Commission compliance examination for the two years ended June 30, 2023 the the OAG File Sharing Portal.
Megan Green, Auditor V04/07/2023 12:15 PMAmy Sherwood, Partner, Sikich LLPNoN/AOAG File Sharing SiteN/AI provided the final signed contracts for the FY23 financial audit of the Capital Development Board and the FY22/23 compliance examination of the Commission on Equity and Inclusion.
Dennis Gibbons, Auditor IV04/10/2023 07:36 AMHeather Powell, Managing Director, Forvis LLPNoEmail and Suralink File Sharing

Heather: heather.m.powell-at-forvis.com
Dennis: dgibbons-at-auditor.illinois.gov
I sent Heather the signed FY22/23 TRS contracts over the file sharing system and emailed her to inform her.
Janis VanDurme, HHS Audit Manager04/10/2023 08:21 AMMarites Sy, Roth&Co, PartnerNoNone.Email:
Van Durme: jvandurme-at-auditor.illinois.gov
Sy: msyl-at-rothcocpa.com
N/AThe OAG Audit Manager sent the final, signed contracts for the State Board of Elections FY22/23 State Compliance Examination.
Dennis Gibbons, Auditor IV04/10/2023 09:11 AMAmy Sherwood, Partner, Sikich LLPNoEmail and OAG Portal

Amy: amy.sherwood-at-sikich.com
Dennis: dgibbons-at-auditor.illinois.gov
Emails over 45 minutesAmy and I discussed the details of the FY23 SERS census testing phase I hours, and Amy also provided me with the firm’s informal proposal for the FY23 SERS census testing over IDOT, CMS, and DoIT.
Emily Berger, Auditor III04/10/2023 09:12 AMGilda Belmonte-Priebe, Partner, Adelfia LLCNoStella Santos, Partner, Adelfia LLCEmail
Gilda: gbpriebe-at-adelfiacpas.com
Stella: sbsantos-at-adelfiacpas.com
Emily: eberger-at-auditor.illinois.gov
Gilda acknowledged receipt of the signed FY22/23 ICC compliance examination contracts.
Dennis Gibbons, Auditor IV04/10/2023 11:52 AMAmy Sherwood, Partner, Sikich LLPNoRyan Randolph, Senior Manager, Sikich LLPEmail

Amy: amy.sherwood-at-sikich.com
Ryan: ryan.randolph-at-sikich.com
Dennis: dgibbons-at-auditor.illinois.gov
I informed Amy that the FY23 SERS census testing may omit DoIT from the scope, and that I would let her know depending on the OAG’s decision.
Megan Green, Auditor V04/10/2023 01:21 PMAmy Sherwood, Partner, Sikich LLPNoN/AOAG File Sharing SiteN/AI provided the contracts for the FY23 CMS engagements to Amy for signature.
Megan Green, Auditor V04/10/2023 01:37 PMAmy Sherwood, Partner, Sikich LLPNoN/AOAG File Sharing PortalN/AAmy provided me with the signed contracts for the FY23 CMS engagements.
Janis VanDurme, HHS Audit Manager04/10/2023 02:12 PMRyan Caldwell, RSM PartnerNoNone.Email:
Van Durme: jvandurme-at-auditor.illinois.gov
Caldwell: Ryan.Caldwell-at-rsmus.com
N/AThe OAG Audit Manager sent the firm back some follow up questions on its Informal Proposal for the FY23 DHS engagements.
Megan Green, Auditor V04/10/2023 02:56 PMKate Ward, Partner, KEBNoN/AOAG File Share SiteN/AI provided the contracts for the FY22/23 compliance examination of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency for Kate's signature.
Miranda Karger, Information Specialist IV04/10/2023 03:07 PMMichael LawlerNoEmail
MLawler- at -westcpa.com
I sent Mike the welcome letter and associated attachments for the FY23 Department of Labor compliance examination.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/10/2023 04:53 PMAdam Pulley, Partner, CLANoNoneEmail: Adam Pulley: Adam.Pulley-at-claconnect.com; Reddy Bommareddi: rbommareddi-at-auditor.illinois.govEmailThe firm sent an Informal Proposal for the FY23 Illinois Gaming Board engagement.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/10/2023 05:22 PMAmy Sherwood, Partner, SikichNoNoneEmail: Amy Sherwood: Amy.Sherwood-at-sikich.com; Reddy Bommareddi: rbommareddi-at-auditor.illinois.govEmailThe firm sent an Informal Proposal for the FY23 Comptroller Fiscal Officer engagement.
Stephanie Wildhaber, Auditor IV04/11/2023 09:30 AMAmy Sherwood, Partner, SikichNoEmail
Amy Sherwood: Amy.Sherwood-at-sikich.com
Stephanie Wildhaber: swildhaber-at-auditor.illinois.gov
I sent Ms. Sherwood the contracts for the Financial Audit for the year ended June 30, 2023 and the Compliance Examination for the two years ended June 30, 2023 of the Secretary of State. I asked her to look over the contracts, sign, and return them to me.
Stephanie Wildhaber, Auditor IV04/11/2023 10:01 AMAmy Sherwood, Partner, SikichNoEmail
Amy Sherwood: amy.sherwood-at-sikich.com
Stephanie Wildhaber: swildhaber-at-auditor.illinois.gov
Ms. Sherwood sent me the signed contracts for Phase I and Phase II of the one year ended Jun 30, 2023 Financial Audit and two years ended June 30, 2023 Compliance Examination of the Secretary of State.
Megan Green, Auditor V04/11/2023 10:07 AMAdam Pulley, Principal, CliftonLarsonAllen LLPNoN/AEmail:
Adam.Pulley- at -claconnect.com
mgreen- at -auditor.illinois.gov
N/AAdam and I discussed the proposed rate for the FY23 financial audit of the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Stacie Sherman, Auditor V04/11/2023 12:37 PMElda Arriola, Partner, Roth and CoNossherman-at-auditor.illinois.gov
earriola-at-rothcocpa.com
I contacted Elda regarding the FY22/23 compliance examination of the Department of Public Health. I asked if Roth was still interested in the engagement and if they were independent. Elda responded that they were interested and were independent.
Katy MacDonna, Auditor II04/11/2023 12:59 PMJohn Wysocki, Partner, GW & AssociatesNoOAG File Sharing PortalUploaded contract amendments for firm's signature.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/11/2023 02:51 PMAmy Sherwood, Partner, SikichNoNoneEmail: Amy Sherwood: Amy.Sherwood-at-sikich.com; Reddy: RBommareddi-at-auditor.illinois.govEmails over 50 minutesI have notified Amy a few updates to the proposal documents and Amy emailed me back the updated proposal documents for the FY23 Comptroller's Fiscal Officer engagement.
Megan Green, Auditor V04/12/2023 08:38 AMAdam Pulley, Principal, CliftonLarsonAllen LLPNoN/AOAG File Sharing SiteN/AI provided the contracts to Adam for signature for the FY23 financial audit of the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Megan Green, Auditor V04/12/2023 09:22 AMAdam Pulley, Principal, CliftonLarsonAllen LLPNoN/AOAG File Sharing SiteN/AAdam provided me with the signed contracts for the FY23 financial audit of the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Megan Green, Auditor V04/12/2023 03:09 PMAmy Sherwood, Partner, Sikich LLPNoN/AOAG File Sharing SiteN/AI sent Amy the final signed contracts for the FY23 CMS engagements.
Janis VanDurme, HHS Audit Manager04/13/2023 06:55 AMBarbara Jarocki, RSM Administrative AssistantNoNone.Email:
Van Durme: jvandurme-at-auditor.illinois.gov
Jarocki: Barb.Jarocki-at-rsmus.com
N/AFirm sent back revised documents for its Informal Proposal of the FY23 DHS engagements.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/13/2023 10:08 AMAdam Pulley, Partner, CLANoNoneEmail: Adam Pulley: Adam.Pulley-at-claconnect.com; Reddy: RBommareddi-at-auditor.illinois.govEmails over 5 minutesI have emailed Adam Pulley to provide me with the missing informal proposal document for the FY23 Illinois Gaming Board and Adam emailed me back the missing form.
Tom Kizziah, Auditor V04/13/2023 10:13 AMAmy SherwoodNoN/AOAG PortalN/AAmy sent me her proposal for the upcoming Eastern Illinois University engagement for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Megan Green, Auditor V04/13/2023 10:50 AMKate Ward, Partner, KEBNoN/AOAG File Share SiteN/AKate provided me with the signed contracts for the FY22/23 compliance examination of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.
Jeanne Michaud, Auditor V04/13/2023 03:54 PMJohn Wysocki, Partner, GW & AssociatesNoN/AE-mail: john.wysocki-at-cpagwa.com
jmichaud-at-auditor.illinois.gov
E-mailI uploaded the signed second amendment for the FY19 audit of ISC #2 to the OAG RFP portal.
Jeanne Michaud, Auditor V04/13/2023 03:55 PMJohn Wysocki, Partner, GW & AssociatesNoN/AE-mail: john.wysocki-at-cpagwa.com
jmichaud-at-auditor.illinois.gov
E-mailI uploaded the signed first amendment for the FY22 contract for ROE 12 and 2nd for FY 22 contract of ROE 31 to the OAG RFP portal.
Jeanne Michaud, Auditor V04/13/2023 03:56 PMJohn Wysocki, Partner, GW & AssociatesNoN/AE-mail: john.wysocki-at-cpagwa.com
jmichaud-at-auditor.illnois.gov
E-mailI uploaded the signed second amendment for the FY22 of ROE 41 to the OAG RFP portal.
Jeanne Michaud, Auditor V04/13/2023 03:57 PMJohn Wysocki, Partner, GW & AssociatesNoN/AE-mail: john.wysocki-at-cpagwa.com
jmichaud-at-auditor.illinois.gov
E-mailI uploaded the signed 2nd amendments for the FY22 audits of ROE 50 and 56 to the OAG RFP portal.
Andrea Alderman, Auditor III04/14/2023 08:34 AMAna Ausan, Partner, AdelfiaNoNoneEmail
Ana: arausan-at-adelfia.com
Andrea: aalderman-at-auditor.illinois.gov
I emailed Ana the Welcome Letter and attachments for the FY22/23 compliance examination of the Guardianship and Advocacy Commission.
Megan Green, Auditor V04/14/2023 09:05 AMAdam Pulley, Principal, CliftonLarsonAllen LLPNoN/AOAG File Sharing SiteN/AI provided Adam with the finalized contracts for the FY23 financial audit of the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Megan Green, Auditor V04/14/2023 11:19 AMKate Ward, Partner, KEBNoN/AOAG File Sharing SiteN/AI provided Kate with the final signed contracts for the FY22/23 compliance examination of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.
Stacie Sherman, Auditor V04/14/2023 03:48 PMGilda Priebe, Partner, AdelfiaNogbpriebe-at-adelfiacpas.com
ssherman-at-auditor.illinois.gov
I sent Gilda the 2023 Welcome Letter for the FY22/23 compliance examination of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
Tom Kizziah, Auditor V04/17/2023 08:11 AMBill Sarb - Partner - RSM US LLPNoN/AOAG PortalN/ABill sent me the informal proposal forms for the State Universities Retirement System engagement. This contract was awarded to RSM in response to RFP 23-2.
Tom Kizziah, Auditor V04/17/2023 08:44 AMJoseph Evans, Partner - RSM US LLPNoN/AOAG PortalN/AJoe sent me his informal proposal for the upcoming University of Illinois engagement for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Stacie Sherman, Auditor V04/17/2023 10:14 AMGilda Priebe, Partner, AdelfiaNoStella Santos, Managing Partner, Adelfia LLCgbpriebe-at-adelfiacpas.com
sbsantos-at-adelfiacpas.com
ssherman-at-auditor.illinois.gov
Gilda sent me the proposal documents for the FY22/23 compliance examination of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/17/2023 10:22 AMLeilani Rodrigo, Partner, Roth & Co., LLPNoNoneEmail: Leilani Rodrigo: LRodrigo-at-rothcocpa.com; Reddy: Rbommareddi-at-auditor.illinois.govEmails-over 30 minutesLeilani emailed me to check the proposal hours on various engagement areas on the FY23 compliance examination of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority. I have emailed her back with answers to those questions.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/17/2023 10:56 AMAmy Sherwood, Partner, SikichNoNoneEmail: Amy Sherwood: Amy.Sherwood-at-sikich.com; Reddy: RBommareddi-at-auditor.illinois.govN/A-Email over 5 minutesAmy emailed me checking if any additional proposal documents for FY23 Comptroller Fiscal Officer engagement are needed. I emailed her back noting I have all documents.
Tom Kizziah, Auditor V04/17/2023 11:32 AMAmy Sherwood - Partner - Sikich LLPNoTom Leach - PartnerEmail:
Amy Sherwood - Amy.Sherwood-at-sikich.com
Tom Leach - Tom.Leach-at-sikich.com
Thomas L. Kizziah - tkizziah-at-auditor.illinois.gov
N/AI emailed Amy and Tom to let them know that our Office had accepted their most recent proposal to perform the engagement of Eastern Illinois University for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/17/2023 01:09 PMAdam Pulley, Partner, CLANoNoneEmail: Adam Pulley: Adam.Pulley-at-claconnect.com; Reddy:RBommareddi-at-auditor.illinois.govEmail/SuralinkI have uploaded to Suralink the FY23 Gaming Board contracts for the firm signatures.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/17/2023 01:41 PMAmy Sherwood, Partner, SikichNoTom Leach, Partner, SikichEmail/Suralink: Sikich: Amy.sherwood-at-sikich.com; Tom.Leach-at-sikich.com
Reddy: RBommaredi-at-auditor.illinois,gov
Email/SuralinkI have uploaded to Suralink the FY23 Comptroller Fiscal Officer contracts for the firm signatures.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/17/2023 02:38 PMAdam Pulley, Partner, CLANoNoneEmail: Adam Pulley: Adam.Pulley-at-claconnect.com; Reddy: RBommareddi-at-auditor.illinois.govEmailAdam uploaded to OAG sharefile the signed contract of FY23 Gaming Board engagement.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/17/2023 03:17 PMAmy Sherwood, Partner, SikichNoNoneEmail: Amy Sherwood: Amy.Sherwood-at-sikich.com; Reddy: RBommareddi-at-auditor.illinois.govEmailAmy uploaded to OAG sharefile the signed contract of FY23 Comptroller Fiscal Officer engagement.
Dennis Gibbons, Auditor IV04/18/2023 07:28 AMBill Sarb, Partner, RSM US LLPNoEmail

Bill: Bill.Sarb-at-rsmus.com
Dennis: dgibbons-at-auditor.illinois.gov
I asked Bill for a status on the FY23 SERS/JRS/GARS and ISBI informal proposals and other contracting documents.
Dennis Gibbons, Auditor IV04/18/2023 07:47 AMBill Sarb, Partner, RSM US LLPNoPhone

Bill: 847-909-XXXX
Dennis: 217-558-XXXX
15 minutesBill and I discussed the FY23 SERS/JRS/GARS and ISBI contracting documents and timing with receipt of those documents.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/18/2023 09:40 AMLeilani Rodrigo, Partner, Roth & Co., LLPNoNoneEmail: Leilani Rodigo: LRodrigo-at-rothcocpa.com; Reddy Bommareddi: RBommareddi-at-auditor.illinois.govEmailLeilani uploaded to OAG Sharefile the informal proposal documents for FY23 Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority engagement.
Tom Kizziah, Auditor V04/18/2023 09:49 AMJoseph Evans, Partner - RSM US LLPNoN/ATelephone:
Joe Evans - (312) XXX-4540
Thomas L. Kizziah - (217) XXX-0816
Two minutesI called Joe to let him know that our Office had accepted his updated proposal for the upcoming University of Illinois engagement for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/18/2023 10:14 AMTes Sy, Partner, Roth & Co., LLPNoNonePhone: Tes Sy: 312-235-XXXX
Reddy Bommareddi: 217-558-XXXX
2 miunutesI called Tes to discuss the FY23 informal proposal documents for the Illinois Conservation Foundation to ensure the proposal submitted was for one year financial audit and two-years compliance examination.
Stacie Sherman, Auditor V04/18/2023 10:29 AMBrandon Reed, Partner, Crowe LLPNoStacie Sherman 217-820-xxxx
Brandon Reed 309-224-xxxx
14 minutesBrandon and I discussed the upcoming Treasurer's audits and reducing the proposed hours for the Fiscal Officer engagement.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/18/2023 10:32 AMTes Sy, Partner, Roth & Co., LLPNoNoneEmail: Tes Sy: Msy-at-rothcocpa.com; Reddy: RBommareddi-at-auditor.illinois.govEmailI have uploaded to OAG Sharefile FY23 Chicago State University contracts for firm signatures.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/18/2023 10:46 AMTes Sy, Partner, Roth & Co., LLPNoNoneEmail: Tes Sy: Msy-at-rothcocpa.com; Reddy Bommareddi: RBommareddi-at-auditor.illinois.govEmailTes emailed me updated informal proposal documents for the FY23 Illinois Conservation Foundation engagement.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/18/2023 11:00 AMTes Sy, Partner, Roth & Co., LLPNoNoneEmail: Tes Sy: Msy-at-rothcocpa.com; Reddy Bommareddi:RBommareddi-at-auditor.illinois.govEmailTes uploaded to OAG Sharefile FY23 Chicago State University signed contracts.
Stacie Sherman, Auditor V04/18/2023 11:33 AMElda Arriola, Partner, Roth and CoNoearriola-at-rothcocpa.com
ssherman-at-auditor.illinois.gov
I reached out to Elda regarding the phase I hours for the FY22/23 compliance examination of the Department of Public Health.
Janis VanDurme, HHS Audit Manager04/18/2023 01:13 PMRyan Caldwell, RSM PartnerNoNone.Email:
Van Durme: jvandurme-at-auditor.illinois.gov
Caldwell: Ryan.Caldwell-at-rsmus.com
N/AThe OAG Audit Manager sent the firm the FY23 DHS engagements contracts for the firm's review and signatures.
Stacie Sherman, Auditor V04/18/2023 02:28 PMElda Arriola, Partner, Roth and CoNoearriola-at-rothcocpa.com
ssherman-at-auditor.illinois.gov
I sent Elda the 2023 Welcome Letter for the FY22/23 compliance examination of the Department of Public Health.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/18/2023 04:55 PMTes Sy, Partner, Roth & Co., LLPNoNoneEmail: Tes Sy:Msy-at-rothcocpa.com; Reddy: RBommareddi-at-auditor.illinois.govEmails-over 15 minutesI emailed Tes noting a few edits to the informal proposal documents and Tes emailed me updated documents for the FY23 Illinois Conservation Foundation engagement.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/19/2023 09:59 AMLeilani Rodrigo, Partner, Roth & Co., LLPNoNoneEmail: Leilani Rodrigo: LRodrigo-at-rothcocpa.com; Reddy Bommareddi: Rbommareddi-at-auditor.illinois.govEmailI have uploaded to OAG Sharefile FY23 Criminal Justice Information Authority contracts for firm signatures.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/19/2023 11:09 AMTes Sy, Partner, Roth & Co., LLPNoNoneEmail: Tes Sy: Msy-at-rothcocpa.com; Reddy Bommareddi: RBommareddi-at-auditor.illinois.govEmailI have uploaded to OAG Sharefile FY23 Illinois Conservation Foundation contracts for firm signatures.
Courtney Dzierwa, Statewide Single Audit Manager04/19/2023 11:12 AMCathy Baumann, Partner, KPMG LLPNoJason Rosheisen, Senior Manager, KPMG LLPEmail sent to:
cbaumann-at-kpmg.com
CC'ed on email:
jrosheisen-at-kpmg.com
N/A - EmailI sent Cathy and Jason the 2023 Welcome Letter and related attachments so they can prepare their proposal for the FY23 Statewide Single Audit.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/19/2023 12:21 PMTes Sy, Partner, Roth & Co., LLPNoNoneEmail: Tes Sy: Msy-at-rothcocpa.com; Reddy Bommareddi: RBommareddi-at-auditor.illinois.govEmailTes has uploaded to OAG Sharefile signed FY23 contracts of the Illinois Conservation Foundation.
Stacie Sherman, Auditor V04/19/2023 02:23 PMSteven Bishop, Partner, Plante MoranNosteven.bishop-at-plantemoran.com
ssherman-at-auditor.illinois.gov
I sent Steven the welcome letter for the FY23 financial audit, single audit and compliance examination of Western Illinois University.
Stacie Sherman, Auditor V04/19/2023 03:01 PMElda Arriola, Partner, Roth and CoNoearriola-at-rothcocpa.com
ssherman-at-auditor.illinois.gov
I emailed Elda the corrected early work budget for the FY22/23 compliance examination of the Department of Public Health.
Stacie Sherman, Auditor V04/19/2023 05:26 PMElda Arriola, Partner, Roth and CoNossherman-at-auditor.illinois.gov
earriola-at-rothcocpa.com
Elda sent me the proposal documents for the FY22/23 compliance examination of the Department of Public Health.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/19/2023 09:04 PMLeilani Rodrigo, Partner, Roth & Co., LLPNoNoneEmail: Leilani Rodrigo: Lrodrigo-at-rothcocpa.com; Reddy Bommareddi: RBommareddi-at-auditor.illinois.govEmailLeilani uploaded to OAG Sharefile signed FY23 contracts of Criminal Justice Information Authority.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/20/2023 08:09 AMAmy Sherwood, Partner, SikichNoNoneEmail: Amy Sherwood: Amy.Sherwood-at-sikich.com; Reddy Bommareddi: rBommareddi-at-auditor.illinois.govEmailI have uploaded to OAG Sharefile signed FY23 contracts of Comptroller-Fiscal Officer Responsibilities for the firm files.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/20/2023 08:10 AMAdam Pulley, Partner, CLANoNoneEmail: Adam Pulley: Adam.Pulley-at-claconnect.com; Reddy Bommareddi: RBommareddi-at-auditor.illinois.govEmailI have uploaded to OAG Sharefile signed FY23 contracts of Illinois Gaming Board for the firm files.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/20/2023 08:11 AMTes Sy, Partner, Roth & Co., LLPNoNoneEmail: Tes Sy: Msy-at-rothcocpa.com; Reddy Bommareddi: RBommareddi-at-auditor.illinois.govEmailI have uploaded to OAG Sharefile signed FY23 contracts of Chicago State University for the firm files.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/20/2023 09:45 AMTes Sy, Partner, Roth & Co., LLPNoNoneEmail: Tes Sy: Msy-at-rothcocpa.com; Reddy Bommareddi: RBommareddi-at-auditor.illinois.govEmailI have uploaded to OAG Sharefile signed FY23 contracts of the Illinois Conservation Foundation for the firm files.
Reddy Bommareddi, Information Specialist V04/20/2023 09:46 AMLeilani Rodrigo, Partner, Roth & Co., LLPNoNoneEmail: Leilani Rodrigo: LRodrigo-at-rothcocpa.com; Reddy Bommareddi: RBommareddi-at-auditor.illinois.govEmailI have uploaded to OAG Sharefile signed FY23 contracts of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority for the firm files.
Janis VanDurme, HHS Audit Manager04/21/2023 12:23 PMRyan Caldwell, RSM PartnerNoNone.Email:
Van Durme: jvandurme-at-auditor.illinois.gov
Caldwell: Ryan.Caldwell-at-rsmus.com
N/AThe firm sent back the signed contracts for the DHS FY23 engagements.
Christian Cortes, Auditor III04/24/2023 12:44 PMMichael Lawler, Partner, West & CompanyNoNoneEmail:
ccortes-at-auditor.illinois.gov
mlawler-at-westcpa.com
EmailI sent Michael the Welcome Letter and associated attachments for the FY22/23 Legislative Reference Bureau compliance engagement.
Tom Kizziah, Auditor V04/24/2023 12:53 PMEric GubatanNoMandy Merchant - Partner, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Adam Pulley - Partner, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Leapfile email
Eric.Gubatan-at-claconnect.com
Mandy.Merchant-at-claconnect.com
Adam.Pulley-at-claconnect.com
Tkizziah-at-auditor.illinois.gov
N/AI received from Eric the proposal from ClfitonLarsonAllen LLP for the upcoming Financial Audit and Single Audit of the Illinois Housing Development Authority for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Stacie Sherman, Auditor V04/25/2023 04:16 PMGilda Priebe, Partner, AdelfiaNoStella Santos, Partner, Adelfiasbsantos-at-adelfiacpas.com
gbpriebe-at-adelfiacpas.com
ssherman-at-auditor.illinois.gov
I sent Stella the contracts for the FY22/23 compliance examination of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum for her review and signature.
Jane Clark, Audit Director04/26/2023 08:02 AMPaul PelletierNoNonePhone: Jane Clark 217-782-0811; Paul Pelletier 815-933-xxxx4 minutesDiscussed results of RFP 23-15 (Educational Labor Relations Board and Labor Relations Board). Borschnack Pelletier has been awarded this engagement under the OAG's competitive procurement process. There are two separate managers (one for each agency) who will be reaching out in the near future to discuss further. I will send him the official notification letter signed by the Auditor General for this engagement as well as the overall results of Group 4 later today. In addition, the award notice should be placed on our website later today as well. Asked him to let me know if he has any questions throughout the process. Thanked him for his firm's continued interest in our program.
Dennis Gibbons, Auditor IV04/26/2023 08:43 AMBill Sarb, Partner, RSM US LLPNoEmail

Bill: Bill.Sarb-at-rsmus.com
Dennis: dgibbons-at-auditor.illinois.gov
Emails over 33 minutesI asked Bill when I could expect the FY23 SERS/JRS/GARS and ISBI informal proposal documents, and Bill said he was working with RSM’s national office on finalizing acceptance procedures, which were taking longer than he initially expected.
Donna Humphries, Manager of IT Operations04/26/2023 10:26 AMDennis Winkoski, IT SavvyNononeemail, dhumphries-at--auditor.illinois.govReceived quote for email spam filter
Janis VanDurme, HHS Audit Manager04/26/2023 10:35 AMRyan Caldwell, RSM PartnerNoNoneEmail:
Van Durme: jvandurme-at-auditor.illinois.gov
Caldwell: Ryan.Caldwell-at-rsmus.com
N/AThe OAG Audit Manager provided the firm the final, signed FY23 DHS Contracts for its records.
Jeanne Michaud, Auditor V04/26/2023 05:13 PMKimberly Walker, Partner, Kemper CPA GroupNoN/AE-mail: kwalker-at-kempercpa.com
jmichaud-at-auditor.illinois.gov
E-mailKimberly e-mailed the revised timetable for the second contract amendment of the FY21 audit of ROE 30.
Miranda Karger, Information Specialist IV04/27/2023 09:40 AMMichael LawlerNomlawler- at -westcpa.comI sent Mike the DOL Contracts via OAG's Suralink Secure File send.
Stacie Sherman, Auditor V04/28/2023 09:24 AMElda Arriola, Partner, Roth and CoNossherman-at-auditor.illinois.gov
earriola-at-rothcocpa.com
I sent Elda the contracts for the FY22/23 compliance examination of the Department of Public Health for her signature.
Stacie Sherman, Auditor V04/28/2023 10:24 AMElda Arriola, Partner, Roth and CoNoearriola-at-rothcocpa.com
ssherman-at-auditor.illinois.gov
Elda sent me the signed contracts for the FY22/23 compliance examination of the Department of Public Health.
Maggie Sabo, Auditor III04/28/2023 11:35 AMPaul Pelletier, Partner, Borschnack, Pelletier & Co.NoNoneEmail: ppelletier-at-bpc-cpa.com msabo-at-auditor.illinois.govEmailI sent Paul the Welcome Letter and associated attachments for the FY22/23 Labor Relations Board compliance engagement.