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• We Deliver Timely Communications and Responsiveness — We understand that personal, responsive communications with your audit firm is a top priority. Once we are selected to perform the County's audit, we will jointly develop a communication approach that fits your preference.We will meet with you and your management team to understand key issues and co-develop a plan to address your business and financial concerns. We are available to meet in person,giving you the personalized attention needed for effective decision-making and fluid communication. Additionally, we will provide e-mail and cell phone contacts for all team members to ensure prompt responsiveness to matters as they develop. In accordance with applicable auditing standards,we will report any audit findings that are deemed to be material weaknesses or significant deficiencies. All potential audit findings will be discussed with management as soon as they are assessed and prior to being finalized. • We Provide Senior Level Attention and Consistency — With a staffing model designed to ensure that senior-level personnel are materially integrated into the engagement,the County will benefit from effective access to extensive technical expertise and know-how. Our audit approach includes frequent shareholder communication not only with our engagement managers and staff, but with the County's Finance team. This approach helps to ensure that the shareholder is receiving timely, consistent feedback from the County regarding the audit process.Additionally,with turnover rates well below industry averages,our intent is to provide you with a relationship team that ensures consistency year after year. • We Will Make the Transition Seamless — We understand that transitioning the audit to another firm can be challenging, particularly when resources are limited. We are committed to making the transition of the audit to our firm as seamless as possible.We will be proactive and make the up-front investment to understand historical financial statements, memos, opinions,and the perspectives of management and the Board of Commissioners. • We Are Invested in the Carolinas—Elliott Davis Decosimo is one of the largest accounting,tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast with more than 800 professionals and specialists in nine offices across four states. Our Raleigh and Charlotte offices are home to over 180 of our professionals. The County's audit team will be staffed by our Charlotte and Raleigh offices. • Our Government Practice in North Carolina—In 2013,we were excited to bring our extensive governmental experience and expertise to North Carolina. Over the last three fiscal years our practice in North Carolina continued to grow. North Carolina governments that we currently audit include Wake County,the Raleigh Durham Airport Authority,the City of Concord,the City of Salisbury, and the City of Morganton. In summary, there are many factors that distinguish Elliott Davis Decosimo from its competitors. Our experience with local governments, along with our commitment to providing a comprehensive portfolio of services suited to your needs,will enable us to fully render exceptional value and outstanding support that you expect. We want your business and will commit the necessary resources to ensure the high level of services you expect. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you. Very truly yours, Elliott Davis Decosimo, PLLC Thomas J. McNeish,CPA Shareholder Attachment number 1 \n F-4 Page 67