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adequate and efficient accounting system to allow for the safeguarding of assets, the proper authorization transactions, retention of adequate supporting documentation for those transactions and the design of a system of effective internal controls. The Town is responsible to prevent and detect fraud and to ensure that the Town complies with the laws and regulations applicable to its activities. By your signature below, you also acknowledge that the Town is responsible for all management decisions and responsibilities and for designating Elizabeth Farrell Lorentz, Supervisor, whom you believe has suitable skills, knowledge, and experience to oversee our preparation of the Town’s financial information. You are responsible for evaluating the adequacy and results of the services performed and accepting responsibility for such services. Confidentiality. During the course of this engagement we may have access to proprietary information of the Town, including, without limitations, oral and written information and material concerning or pertaining to personnel information, plans and/or projects. We acknowledge that such information, regardless of its form, is confidential and proprietary to the Town, and that we shall not use, copy, or disclose the information in whole or in part in any manner or to any person or entity without the express prior written consent of a duly authorized officer of the Town. Indemnity. To the extent we are acting on behalf of the Town and at the direction of management, the Town agrees to indemnify us for any damages that may result from our good faith actions. Fees. For projects detailed withing Exhibit C, we will bill based on the related fees. For additional projects, the Town will only be billed for actual time worked. We will bill based on the hours of service provided at the following discounted hourly rates during 2026: partners/directors $275; senior managers $200; managers $175; supervisory staff $150; and, staff $125. ****** Sincerely, Accepted and approved by the Town of Hamburg, New York: _______________________________ Hon. Elizabeth Farrell Lorentz, Supervisor Town of Hamburg, New York January 1, 2026 74