SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN MATEO AND KEVIN HARPER
THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT, entered into this _____ day of _______________, 20_____, by and between the COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, hereinafter called "County," and Kevin Harper, hereinafter called "Contractor";
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code, Section 31000, County may contract with independent contractors for the furnishing of such services to or for County or any Department thereof;
WHEREAS, the parties entered into an Agreement for accounting assistance and advice on April 3, 2007 and amended that Agreement by Resolution No. 069002 on September 11, 2007, collectively, the “Agreement” and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to further amend the Agreement to increase the total amount payable thereunder by $115,000 to $315,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED BY THE PARTIES HERETO AS FOLLOWS:
1.	Section 3. Payments, of the Agreement is amended to read as follows: In consideration of the services rendered in accordance with all terms, conditions and specifications set forth herein and in Exhibit “A”, County shall make payment to Contractor in the manner specified herein and in Exhibit “A”. In the event that the County makes any advance payments, Contractor agrees to refund any amounts in excess of the amount owed by the County at the time of contract termination. The County reserves the right to withhold payment if the County determines that the quantity or quality of the work performed is unacceptable. In no event shall total payment for services under this Agreement exceed THREE HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($315,000).
2.	Original Exhibit “A” is replaced with Revised Exhibit “A”, (rev. April 8, 2008) attached hereto, and incorporated herein by reference.
3.	Original Exhibit “B” is replaced with Revised Exhibit “B”, (rev. April 8, 2008) attached hereto, and incorporated herein by reference.
4.	All other terms and conditions of the agreement dated April 3, 2007, between the County and Contractor shall remain in full force and effect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, by their duly authorized representatives, have affixed their hands.
					COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
					By:
					Adrienne J. Tissier, President Board of Supervisors, San Mateo County
					Date:
ATTEST:
By:
Clerk of Said Board
KEVIN HARPER
Contractor’s Signature
Date:
Revised Exhibit “A”
In consideration of the payments set forth in Exhibit “B”, Contractor shall provide accounting assistance and advice, including the following scope of services:
A.	Contractor shall oversee Annual Accounting Close and preparation of Annual Financial Statements.
	1.	Contractor shall develop an account schedule that details procedures, responsibilities and timeframes for tasks needed to close San Mateo Medical Center’s (SMMC) accounting records at the end of each year and prepare annual financial statements. Contractor shall provide training to SMMC accounting staff and examples of schedules, spreadsheets and templates as necessary.
B.	Contractor shall perform desk reviews of finance employee and make recommendations to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and timeliness of accounting tasks.
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	1.	Contractor shall perform a review of SMMC’s accounting operations, procedures and personnel requirements. Contractor shall present the results of its review to SMMC management both orally and via a report containing its findings and recommendations. This review will include but not be limited to the following:
		a.	Reviewing existing documentation (policies, procedures, prior audit reports, etc.).
		b.	Interviewing finance staff to understand duties, procedures and personnel requirements. Conduct interviews of SMMC’s finance managements and users of finance services.
		c.	Comparing SMMC’s finance procedures to best practices.
		d.	Developing recommendations related to SMMC’s financial internal control poli8cies and procedures and adherence to said policies and procedures by SMMC’s personnel.
C.	Contractor shall provide Accounting Department Oversight until the vacant Controller position is filled. Contractor shall supervise the Accounting Manager and oversee SMMC’s primary accounting and financial reporting tasks including:
	1.	Assist the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in directing the Accounting Manager, including review of his work and answering his technical questions.
	2.	Meet with the CFO to understand needs and goals and to report the status of key deliverables.
	3.	Review (and revise as necessary) monthly financial statements and other key deliverables.
D.	Contractor shall facilitate twice monthly Cash Receipts Workgroup Meetings to revise SMMC’s processes to allow reconciliation of cash receipts posted into the accounting system (IFAS) and into the patient accounting system (CORE).
Revised Exhibit “B”
In consideration of the services provided by Contractor in Exhibit “A”, County shall pay Contractor based on the following fee schedule:
1.	Partner			$180 per hour
2.	Senior Manager			$125 per hour
3.	Staff Accountant			$115 per hour
4.	Senior Consultant			$90 per hour
The term of this Agreement is January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2008. Invoices shall be approved by the Chief Financial Officer and paid within 30 days of receipt of invoice. Total payment for services under this Agreement shall not exceed THREE HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($315,000).