CPA Independent Review by Request
CPA Independent Review by Request
CPA Independent Review by Request
on Applying Agreed‐Upon Procedures
To whom it may concern:
We have performed the procedures listed below, which were agreed to by Marni Zollinger. This
agreed‐upon procedures engagement was conducted in accordance with attestation standards
established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The sufficiency of these
procedures is solely the responsibility of the parties specified in this report. Consequently, we
make no representation regarding the sufficiency of the procedures described below either for
the purpose for which this report has been requested or for any other purpose.
We were engaged to review certain documents provided by Marni Zollinger. We are
independent with respect to Marni Zollinger and all parties to follow.
The procedures and the associated findings are as follows:
1.) Procedure: Review provided documentation regarding citizenship
Finding: After reviewing the certified transcript of birth, we noted that Ms. Zollinger
(born as Marni Ellen Jensen) is a natural born US citizen per the transcript. The filing
date of this transcript is May 25, 1971.
2.) Procedure: Review provided marriage certificate
Finding: After review of the provided marriage certificate, it showed that Ms. Zollinger is
married to John Zollinger. The recording date by the Cook County clerk was May 17,
1991.
3.) Procedure: Review documentation showing use of the name Marni Jensen Zollinger
Finding: Reviewed letter from the Social Security Administration dated July 12, 2010.
Reviewed Oregon Drivers License #2575800. The name Marni Jensen Zollinger was on
all the provided documents.
4.) Procedure: Review documentation regarding any criminal background
Finding: After reviewing provided information from Criminalwatchdog.com, the
nationwide search results from July 13th 2010 show no criminal results.
5.) Procedure: Review documentation evidencing Bachelors Of Science from Brigham
Young University
Finding: Confirmation letter provided from Brigham Young University dated July 12th,
2010 shows Ms. Zollinger has a Bachelor of Science degree from BYU.
6.) Procedure: Review proof of valid social security number
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Finding: Review of Social Security Administration letter dated July 12 , 2010 shows Ms.
Zollinger has a valid social security number.
7.) Procedure: Review voter notification card
Finding: Per review of the voter notification card dated March 26th, 2010, Ms. Zollinger
is a registered voter of precinct 5200 in Oregon, and is thus a constituent of Senator Ron
Wyden of Oregon.
To the best of our ability we evaluated the following:
1.) Procedure: Review Mississippi code section 21‐8‐15
Finding: Mississippi code section 21‐8‐15 states in summary that in Mississippi any City
Mayor is the chief executive of the city.
2.) Procedure: Review documentation stating the Ms. Zollinger is the acting attorney for
the City of Holly Springs, MS with specific parameters regarding an energy proposal that
is non‐recourse to the city with regards to assets or credit.
Finding: Confirmed current and standing limited power of attorney by making a
telephone call to Mayor Andre DeBerry on October 12, 2010. Mayor DeBerry also
confirmed that the energy proposal does not involve city assets or credit and the
partnership of other private parties, is handled through the Mayor's office, the city's IT
Director, and the Holly Springs Utility Department only.
3.) Procedure: Review provided proforma spreadsheet prepared by another independent
CPA showing net revenues at $53/MWh wholesale electrical price.
Finding: Received, reviewed, and confirmed with Mayor DeBerry that Holly Springs paid
an independent CPA to prepare the proforma.
4.) Based on review of the spreadsheet, the city's net revenues anticipated through the
Holly Springs ZESC facility are shown as follows:
Net Income At 30% At 45%
Per annum operation year 1 $ 2,077,349 $ 3,116,023
Per annum operation year 2 $ 16,274,395 $ 24,411,592
Per annum operation year 3 $ 17,693,003 $ 26,539,505
Per annum operation year 4 $ 18,606,460 $ 27,909,690
Per annum operation year 5 $ 19,401,183 $ 29,101,775
Per annum operation year 6 $ 20,988,506 $ 31,482,758
Per annum operation year 7 $ 22,600,385 $ 33,900,578
Per annum operation year 8 $ 25,101,326 $ 37,651,989
Per annum operation year 9 $ 27,857,721 $ 41,786,582
Per annum operation year 10 $ 30,895,277 $ 46,342,916
The assumptions the preparer used in this projection were revenue increases based
upon the table 2 Present Value Profile Best Case Escalation year 3 and 4; the escalation
was projected at 5%. Year 5 is at 7%. Administrative expenses were adjusted for
inflation at 3% annually. Williamson & Associates, LLP makes no assessment or
representation on the assumptions and accuracy of the proforma itself.
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5.) Procedure: Confirm with Mayor DeBerry that the City's motive in engaging in the ZESC
proposal included the desire to reduce tax burden upon the people by utilizing the
above alternative revenue source to pay for operations, services, and city
improvements.
Finding: Mayor DeBerry confirmed this via phone on October 12, 2010.
6.) Procedure: Review an independent engineering certificate stating "To the best of my
knowledge, information, and belief, the Project is technically viable and when
constructed will produce electricity."
Finding: Reviewed the Clean Renewable Energy Bond Cap Allocation application,
(Independent) Engineer's Certificate titled "Exhibit B" dated February 19, 2009. This
document contained this statement.
7.) Procedure: Review letter from Independent Engineering Firm which affirms that it is
willing and able to provide project management services and offers performance and
construction bonding.
Finding: Reviewed letter from independent engineering firm with six locations and staff
nearing 200 with 25 years of operations in the US, Canada, China and Russia. This letter
stated the above items.
8.) Procedure: Review press release by Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon, dated May 20, 2009,
that includes the quote "My goal is to create a level playing field and give all of these
technologies the full tax benefit in order to stimulate investment and get more
renewable energy projects built."
Finding: Upon review of this press release, this statement is included in the press
release.
9.) Procedure: Review letters from Senator Roger Wicker.
Finding: Senator Roger Wicker has provided two letters of support for the Mississippi
ZESC project both dated August 26, 2009. One letter is addressed to the US DOE, USDA
and the US Treasury Secretary. The other is addressed to Mayor Andre DeBerry.
10.) The stated objective of these agreed‐upon procedures, performed by request, was to
establish basis of bipartisan support for equitable tax treatment for ZESC facilities.
This firm cannot speak to the engineering, financial, or any other aspects of any project. The
above materials are an analysis of documentation only. This firm has provided a written
commitment of confidentiality.
We were not engaged to and did not conduct an audit, the objective of which would be the
expression of an opinion on the above mentioned items. Accordingly, we do not express such
an opinion. Had we performed additional procedures, other matters might have come to our
attention that would have been reported to you.
This report is not intended to be and should not be used or released by anyone other than the
specified parties.
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