EXAMINATION OF SALES AND USE TAX RECORDS OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Meeting Date: January 6, 2009
Section: Consent Calendar
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EXAMINATION OF SALES AND USE TAX RECORDS OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION |
RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt the attached Resolution granting Robert E. Cendejas, the City’s sales and use tax consultant, access to examine the City of Ontario’s sales and use tax records with the California State Board of Equalization.
COUNCIL GOALS: Operate in a Businesslike Manner
- Live within our means and fully funding liabilities and reserves.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
BACKGROUND: From time to time, the City needs specialized assistance in dealing with sales and use tax matters involving the California State Board of Equalization (SBOE) and/or the California State Legislature. The City currently contracts with a special tax attorney, Mr. Robert E. Cendejas, who assists the City with the more complex legal and legislative sales and use tax issues. However, in order to be more efficient and timely, staff recommends granting Mr. Cendejas the ability to directly review SBOE data and work with appropriate State staff on behalf of, and as authorized by, the City.
The SBOE requires a resolution be adopted specifically identifying the authorized City representative granted such access. Accordingly, attached is a resolution naming Robert Cendejas as an authorized representative of the City to examine sales and use tax records of the SBOE.
The City will continue its primary role in monitoring and auditing of sales and use taxes.
STAFF MEMBER PRESENTING: Grant D. Yee, Administrative Services/Finance Director
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