Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2008-02-15 - Authorization to Engage Auditors
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2008-02-15 - Authorization to Engage Auditors
Board authorizes and directs President to engage Moss Adams LLP to conduct the independent audit of fiscal year 2007-2008.
- Engage Moss Adams LLP for independent audit.
- Responsible entity: President
- Due date: None provided
- Completion date: 2008
Whereas, the ICANN Bylaws in Article XVI, Section 3, requires that at the end of the fiscal year, the books of ICANN must be audited by certified public accountants. The Bylaws also state that the appointment of the fiscal auditors shall be the responsibility of the Board.
Whereas, the Board Audit Committee and staff interviewed Moss Adams LLP.
Whereas, the Chair of the Board Audit Committee has received a proposal from Moss Adams LLP to be engaged as the auditor for the fiscal year ending 30 June 2008.
Whereas, the Board Audit Committee has reviewed the proposed engagement letter and professional services agreement and recommends to the Board that ICANN enter into this engagement.
Resolved (2008.02.15.05), the Board authorizes the Chief Financial Officer of ICANN to engage Moss Adams LLP as the auditors for fiscal year ending 30 June 2008.
- Moss Adams issued an independent audit report for fiscal year 2007-2008 on 6 October 2008 at: http://icann.org/en/financials/financial-report-fye-30jun08-en.pdf.
- The resolution does not address funding for the items identified herein.