Title: Cross Creek CDD 08-18-26 ASC Agenda Updated
Company: PFM FA LLC
Category: RFP #

CROSS CREEK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

PARTIAL LIST OF CLIENTS

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

GOVERNMENTAL AUDIT EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

Commitment to Quality Service

Commitment to Quality Service

Personnel Qualifications and Experience

Cross Creek Community Development District
3501 Quadrangle Boulevard, Suite 270, Orlando, FL 32817.
Phone: 407-723-5900, Fax: 407-723-5901
www.crosscreekcdd.org

The meeting of the Auditor Selection Committee for the Cross Creek Community Development District will be held Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the 4000 Creekside Park Dr, Parrish, Florida 34219. The following is the proposed agenda for this meeting.
Call in number: 1-844-621-3956	Passcode: 2538 286 6774
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AUDITOR SELECTION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA
Call to Order
Public Comment Period
Review of Auditing Services Proposals
Grau & Associates
McIntosh CPA
Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank
Ranking of Auditing Services Proposals Adjournment

Review of Auditing Services Proposals

Grau & Associates

Proposal to Provide Financial Auditing Services:
CROSSCREEK
Community Development District

Due Date: July 24, 2026 12:00PM
Submitted to:
CrossCreek
Community Development District c/o District Manager
3501 Quadrangle Blvd, Suite 270
Orlando, Florida 32817

Submitted by:
Antonio J. Grau, Partner Grau & Associates
1001 Yamato Road, Suite 301 Boca Raton, Florida 33431 Tel	(561) 994-9299
Fax	(561) 994-5823
tgrau@graucpa.com www.graucpa.com

Table of Contents

PAGE

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY / TRANSMITTAL LETTER	1
FIRM QUALIFICATIONS	3
FIRM & STAFF EXPERIENCE	6
REFERENCES	11
SPECIFIC AUDIT APPROACH	13
COST OF SERVICES	17
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION	19

July 24, 2026

CrossCreek Community Development District c/o District Manager
3501 Quadrangle Boulevard, Suite 270
Orlando, Florida 32817
Re:	Request for Proposal for Professional Auditing Services for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2026, with an option for two (2) additional annual renewals.

Grau & Associates (Grau) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the CrossCreek Community Development District’s (the “District”) Request for Proposal (RFP), and we look forward to working with you on your audit. We are an energetic and robust team of knowledgeable professionals and are a recognized leader of providing services to Community Development Districts. As one of Florida’s few firms to primarily focus on government, we are especially equipped to provide you an effective and efficient audit.
Government audits are at the core of our practice: 95% of our work is performing audits for local governments and of that 98% are for special districts. With our significant experience, we are able to increase efficiency, to provide immediate and continued savings, and to minimize disturbances to your operations.

Why Grau & Associates:

Knowledgeable Audit Team
Grau is proud that the personnel we assign to your audit are some of the most seasoned auditors in the field. Our staff performs governmental engagements year-round. When not working on your audit, your team is refining their audit approach for next year’s audit. Our engagement partners have decades of experience and take a hands-on approach to our assignments, which all ensures a smoother process for you.
Servicing your Individual Needs
Our clients enjoy personalized service designed to satisfy their unique needs and requirements. Throughout the process of our audit, you will find that we welcome working with you to resolve any issues as swiftly and easily as possible. In addition, due to Grau’s very low turnover rate for our industry, you also won’t have to worry about retraining your auditors from year to year.

Developing Relationships
We strive to foster mutually beneficial relationships with our clients. We stay in touch year-round, updating, collaborating and assisting you in implementing new legislation, rules and standards that affect your organization. We are also available as a sounding board and assist with technical questions.

Maintaining an Impeccable Reputation
We have never been involved in any litigation, proceeding or received any disciplinary action. Additionally, we have never been charged with, or convicted of, a public entity crime of any sort. We are financially stable and have never been involved in any bankruptcy proceedings.

Complying With Standards
Our audit will follow the Auditing Standards of the AICPA, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, and the Rules of the Auditor General of the State of Florida, and any other applicable federal, state and local regulations. We will deliver our reports in accordance with your requirements.
This proposal is a firm and irrevocable offer for 90 days. We certify this proposal is made without previous understanding, agreement or connection either with any previous firms or corporations offering a proposal for the same items. We also certify our proposal is in all respects fair, without outside control, collusion, fraud, or otherwise illegal action, and was prepared in good faith. Only the person(s), company or parties interested in the project as principals are named in the proposal. Grau has no existing or potential conflicts and anticipates no conflicts during the engagement. Our Federal I.D. number is 20-2067322.
We would be happy to answer any questions or to provide any additional information. We are genuinely excited about the prospect of serving you and establishing a long-term relationship. Please do not hesitate to call or email either of our Partners, Antonio J. Grau, CPA (tgrau@graucpa.com) or Ben Steets, CPA (bsteets@graucpa.com) at 561.994.9299. We thank you for considering our firm’s qualifications and experience.

Very truly yours, Grau & Associates
Antonio J. Grau

Firm Qualifications

Grau’s Focus and Experience

Our Team

3	12	^2
Partners	Professional ^Administrative
_Staff	Professionals

9/17

Services Provided

Employees are CPAS

Year founded

Properly registered and licensed professional corporation by the state of FLORIDA

We are proud Members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
&

9
Professional Groups

the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants

See next page for report and certificate

⇒ External quality review program: consistently receives a pass
⇒ Internal: ongoing monitoring to maintain quality

AICPA | FICPA | GFOA | FASD | FGFOA

Firm & Staff Experience

SDS
60

RIZZETTA
47

MERITUS
23

GRAU AND ASSOCIATES COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT EXPERIENCE
BY MANAGEMENT COMPANY
OTHER 19 | PFM 12
WRATHELL |
30 |
| GMS
| 78
INFRAMARK |
38 |

Profile Briefs:
Antonio J GRAU, CPA (Partner)
Years Performing Audits: 35+
CPE (last 2 years): Government Accounting, Auditing: 24 hours; Accounting, Auditing and Other: 58 hours
Professional Memberships: AICPA, FICPA, FGFOA, GFOA

Ben Steets, CPA (Partner)
Years Performing Audits: 10+
CPE (last 2 years): Government Accounting, Auditing: 28 hours; Accounting, Auditing and Other: 88 hours
Professional Memberships: AICPA, FICPA, FGFOA, FASD

“Here at Grau & Associates, staying up to date with the current technological landscape is one of our top priorities. Not only does it provide a more positive experience for our clients, but it also allows us to perform a more effective and efficient audit. With the every changing technology available and utilized by our clients, we are constantly innovating our audit process.”
Tony Grau
“Quality audits and exceptional client service are at the heart of every decision we make. Our clients trust us to deliver a quality audit, adhering to high standards and assisting them with improvements for their organization.”
Ben Steets

YOUR ENGAGEMENT TEAM
Grau’s client-specific engagement team is meticulously organized in order to meet the unique needs of each client. Constant communication within our solution team allows for continuity of staff and audit team. The Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) Partner will bring a unique blend of IT expertise and understanding of accounting principles to the financial statement audit of the District.

Engagement
Partner

CITP Partner

Your
Successful Audit

Audit
Manager

Audit Senior

The assigned personnel will work closely with the partner and the District to ensure that the financial statements and all other reports are prepared in accordance with professional standards and firm policy.
Responsibilities will include planning the audit; communicating with the client and the partners the progress of the audit; and
determining that financial statements and all reports issued by the firm are accurate, complete and are prepared in accordance with professional standards and firm policy.

The Engagement Partner will participate extensively during the various stages of the engagement and has direct responsibility for engagement policy, direction, supervision, quality control, security, confidentiality of information of the engagement and communication with client personnel. The engagement partner will also be involved directing the development of the overall audit approach and plan; performing an overriding review of work papers and ascertain client satisfaction.

Antonio ‘Tony ‘J. Grau, CPA
Partner
Contact: tgrau@graucpa.com | (561) 939-6672
Experience
For over 30 years, Tony has been providing audit, accounting and consulting services to the firm’s governmental, non-profit, employee benefit, overhead and arbitrage clients. He provides guidance to clients regarding complex accounting issues, internal controls and operations.
As a member of the Government Finance Officers Association Special Review Committee, Tony participated in the review process for awarding the GFOA Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting. Tony was also the review team leader for the Quality Review of the Office of Management Audits of School Board of Miami-Dade County. Tony received the AICPA advanced level certificate for governmental single audits.

Education
University of South Florida (1983)
Bachelor of Arts Business Administration

Clients Served (partial list)
(>300) Various Special Districts, including:

Bayside Improvement Community Development District	St. Lucie West Services District
Dunes Community Development District	Ave Maria Stewardship Community District Fishhawk Community Development District (I, II, IV)	Rivers Edge II Community Development District Grand Bay at Doral Community Development District	Bartram Park Community Development District Heritage Harbor North Community Development District	Bay Laurel Center Community Development District

Boca Raton Airport Authority Greater Naples Fire Rescue District
Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District Lake Worth Drainage District
South Indian River Water Control

Professional Associations/Memberships
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Florida Government Finance Officers Association Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants Government Finance Officers Association Member City of Boca Raton Financial Advisory Board Member

Professional Education (over the last two years)
Course	Hours
Government Accounting and Auditing	24
Accounting, Auditing and Other	58
Total Hours	82 (includes of 4 hours of Ethics CPE)

Clients Served (partial list)

Ben Steets, CPA, Partner
Contact : bsteets@graucpa.com / (561) 939-6669

Experience | |
Grau & Associates | Partner | 2023-Present
Grau & Associates | Manager | 2021-2023
Grau & Associates | Senior Auditor | 2018-2021
Grau & Associates | Staff Auditor | 2016-2018
PCAOB Registered | Staff Auditor | 2015-2016
Firm |
Education |
Florida Atlantic University (2015) |

(>300) Various Special Districts	San Carlos Park Fire and Rescue Service District Careersource Polk	Sanibel Fire and Rescue District
Central Broward Water Control District	South Broward Drainage District Dunes Community Development District	South Trail Fire and Rescue District Greater Naples Fire Rescue District	Town of Highland Beach
Key Marco Community Development District Town of Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
Lake Worth Drainage District	Verona Walk Community Development District Mae Volen Senior Center	West Villages Improvement District
Port of the Islands Community Improvement Winding Cypress Community Development District	District

Professional Education (over the last two years)
Course	Hours
Government Accounting and Auditing	28
Accounting, Auditing and Other	88
Total Hours	116 (includes 4 hours of Ethics CPE)
Professional Associations/Memberships American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants

References

We have included three references of government engagements that require compliance with laws and regulations, follow fund accounting, and have financing requirements, which we believe are similar to the District.

 Dunes Community Development District	

Scope of Work | Financial audit
Engagement Partner | Antonio J. Grau
Dates | Annually since 1998
Client Contact | Darrin Mossing, Finance Director
| 475 W. Town Place, Suite 114
| St. Augustine, Florida 32092
| 904-940-5850

 Two Creeks Community Development District	

Scope of Work | Financial audit
Engagement Partner | Antonio J. Grau
Dates | Annually since 2007
Client Contact | William Rizzetta, President
| 3434 Colwell Avenue, Suite 200
| Tampa, Florida 33614
| 813-933-5571

 Journey’s End Community Development District	

Scope of Work | Financial audit
Engagement Partner | Antonio J. Grau
Dates | Annually since 2004
Client Contact | Todd Wodraska, Vice President
| 2501 A Burns Road
| Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
| 561-630-4922

Specific Audit Approach

AUDIT APPROACH
Grau’s Understanding of Work Product / Scope of Services:
We recognize the District is an important entity and we are confident our firm is eminently qualified to meet the challenges of this engagement and deliver quality audit services. You would be a valued client of our firm and we pledge to commit all firm resources to provide the level and quality of services (as described below) which not only meet the requirements set forth in the RFP but will exceed those expectations. Grau & Associates fully understands the scope of professional services and work products requested. Our audit will follow the Auditing Standards of the AICPA, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, and the Rules of the Auditor General of the State of Florida and any other applicable Federal, State of Local regulations. We will deliver our reports in accordance with your requirements.

Proposed segmentation of the engagement
Our approach to the audit engagement is a risk-based approach which integrates the best of traditional auditing techniques and a total systems concept to enable the team to conduct a more efficient and effective audit. The audit will be conducted in three phases, which are as follows:

PHASE I:
Preliminary Planning

PHASE II:
Execution of the Audit Plan

PHASE III:
Completion and Delivery

Phase I - Preliminary Planning
A thorough understanding of your organization, service objectives and operating environment is essential for the development of an audit plan and for an efficient, cost-effective audit. During this phase, we will meet with appropriate personnel to obtain and document our understanding of your operations and service objectives and, at the same time, give you the opportunity to express your expectations with respect to the services that we will provide. Our work effort will be coordinated so that there will be minimal disruption to your staff.
During this phase we will perform the following activities:
» Review the regulatory, statutory and compliance requirements. This will include a review of applicable federal and state statutes, resolutions, bond documents, contracts, and other agreements;
» Read minutes of meetings;
» Review major sources of information such as budgets, organization charts, procedures, manuals, financial systems, and management information systems;
» Obtain an understanding of fraud detection and prevention systems;
» Obtain and document an understanding of internal control, including knowledge about the design of relevant policies, procedures, and records, and whether they have been placed in operation;
» Assess risk and determine what controls we are to rely upon and what tests we are going to perform and perform test of controls;
» Develop audit programs to incorporate the consideration of financial statement assertions, specific audit objectives, and appropriate audit procedures to achieve the specified objectives;
» Discuss and resolve any accounting, auditing and reporting matters which have been identified.

Phase II – Execution of Audit Plan
The audit team will complete a major portion of transaction testing and audit requirements during this phase. The procedures performed during this period will enable us to identify any matter that may impact the completion of our work or require the attention of management. Tasks to be performed in Phase II include, but are not limited to the following:
» Apply analytical procedures to further assist in the determination of the nature, timing, and extent of auditing procedures used to obtain evidential matter for specific account balances or classes of transactions;
» Perform tests of account balances and transactions through sampling, vouching, confirmation and other analytical procedures; and
» Perform tests of compliance.
Phase III - Completion and Delivery

In this phase of the audit, we will complete the tasks related to year-end balances and financial reporting. All reports will be reviewed with management before issuance, and the partners will be available to meet and discuss our report and address any questions. Tasks to be performed in Phase III include, but are not limited to the following:

» Perform final analytical procedures;
» Review information and make inquiries for subsequent events; and
» Meeting with Management to discuss preparation of draft financial statements and any potential findings or recommendations.

You should expect more from your accounting firm than a signature in your annual financial report. Our concept of truly responsive professional service emphasizes taking an active interest in the issues of concern to our clients and serving as an effective resource in dealing with those issues. In following this approach, we not only audit financial information with hindsight but also consider the foresight you apply in managing operations.

Application of this approach in developing our management letter is particularly important given the increasing financial pressures and public scrutiny facing today’s public officials. We will prepare the management letter at the completion of our final procedures.
In preparing this management letter, we will initially review any draft comments or recommendations with management. In addition, we will take necessary steps to ensure that matters are communicated to those charged with governance.
In addition to communicating any recommendations, we will also communicate the following, if any:

» Significant audit adjustments;
» Significant deficiencies or material weaknesses;
» Disagreements with management; and
» Difficulties encountered in performing the audit.

Is the recommendation cost effective?
Is the recommendation the simplest to effectuate in order to correct a problem?

Is the recommendation at the heart of the problem and not just correcting a symptomatic matter?

Is the corrective action taking into account why the deficiency occurred?

Our findings will contain a statement of condition describing the situation and the area that needs strengthening, what should be corrected and why. Our suggestions will withstand the basic tests of corrective action:

To assure full agreement with facts and circumstances, we will fully discuss each item with Management prior to the final exit conference. This policy means there will be no “surprises” in the management letter and fosters a professional, cooperative atmosphere.
Communications
We emphasize a continuous, year-round dialogue between the District and our management team. We regularly communicate through personal telephone calls and electronic mail throughout the audit and on a regular basis.
Our clients have the ability to transmit information to us on our secure client portal with the ability to assign different staff with separate log on and viewing capability. This further facilitates efficiency as all assigned users receive electronic mail notification as soon as new information has been posted into the portal.

Cost of Services

Our proposed all-inclusive fees for the financial audit for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2026-2028 are as follows:

Year Ended September 30, | Fee
2026 | $3,800
2027 | $4,000
2030 | $4,200
TOTAL (2026-2028) | $12,000

The above fees are based on the assumption that the District maintains its current level of operations. Should conditions change or Bonds are issued the fees would be adjusted accordingly upon approval from all parties concerned.

Supplemental Information

| Governmental Audit | Single Audit | Utility Audit | Current Client | Year End
Boca Raton Airport Authority | ✓ | ✓ | | ✓ | 9/30
Captain's Key Dependent District | ✓ | | | ✓ | 9/30
Central Broward Water Control District | ✓ | | | ✓ | 9/30
Collier Mosquito Control District | ✓ | | | ✓ | 9/30
Coquina Water Control District | ✓ | | | ✓ | 9/30
East Central Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility | ✓ | | ✓ | | 9/30
Florida Green Finance Authority | ✓ | | | | 9/30
Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District | ✓ | | | ✓ | 9/30
Greater Naples Fire Control and Rescue District | ✓ | ✓ | | ✓ | 9/30
Green Corridor P.A.C.E. District | ✓ | | | ✓ | 9/30
Hobe-St. Lucie Conservancy District | ✓ | | | ✓ | 9/30
Indian River Farms Water Control District | ✓ | | | ✓ | 9/30
Indian River Mosquito Control District | ✓ | | | | 9/30
Indian Trail Improvement District | ✓ | | | ✓ | 9/30
Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 9/30
Lake Asbury Municipal Service Benefit District | ✓ | | | ✓ | 9/30
Lake Padgett Estates Independent District | ✓ | | | ✓ | 9/30
Lake Worth Drainage District | ✓ | | | ✓ | 9/30
Lealman Special Fire Control District | ✓ | | | ✓ | 9/30
Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District | ✓ | | | | 9/30
Old Plantation Water Control District | ✓ | | | ✓ | 9/30
Pal Mar Water Control District | ✓ | | | ✓ | 9/30
Pinellas Park Water Management District | ✓ | | | ✓ | 9/30
Pine Tree Water Control District (Broward) | ✓ | | | ✓ | 9/30
Pinetree Water Control District (Wellington) | ✓ | | | | 9/30
Port of The Islands Community Improvement District | ✓ | | ✓ | ✓ | 9/30
Ranger Drainage District | ✓ | ✓ | | ✓ | 9/30
Renaissance Improvement District | ✓ | | | ✓ | 9/30
San Carlos Park Fire Protection and Rescue Service District | ✓ | | | ✓ | 9/30
Sanibel Fire and Rescue District | ✓ | | | | 9/30
South Central Regional Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Board | ✓ | | | | 9/30
South Indian River Water Control District | ✓ | ✓ | | ✓ | 9/30
South Trail Fire Protection & Rescue District | ✓ | | | ✓ | 9/30
Spring Lake Improvement District | ✓ | | | ✓ | 9/30
St. Lucie West Services District | ✓ | | ✓ | ✓ | 9/30
Sunrise Lakes Phase IV Recreation District | ✓ | | | ✓ | 9/30
Sunshine Water Control District | ✓ | | | ✓ | 9/30
Sunny Hills Units 12-15 Dependent District | ✓ | | | ✓ | 9/30
West Villages Improvement District | ✓ | | | ✓ | 9/30
Various Community Development Districts (452) | ✓ | | | ✓ | 9/30
TOTAL | 491 | 5 | 4 | 484 |

CONSULTING / MANAGEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
Grau & Associates also provide a broad range of other management consulting services. Our expertise has been consistently utilized by Governmental and Non-Profit entities throughout Florida. Examples of engagements performed are as follows:

Accounting systems	• Fixed asset records
Development of budgets	• Cost reimbursement
Organizational structures	• Indirect cost allocation
Financing alternatives	• Grant administration and compliance
IT Auditing

ARBITRAGE

The federal government has imposed complex rules to restrict the use	_Current

of tax-exempt financing. Their principal purpose is to eliminate any

_73 Arbitrage

significant arbitrage incentives in a tax-exempt issue. We have	_Calculations determined the applicability of these requirements and performed the
rebate calculations for more than 150 bond issues, including both fixed and variable rate bonds.

We look forward to providing CrossCreek Community Development District with our resources and experience to accomplish not only those minimum requirements set forth in your Request for Proposal, but to exceed those expectations!

For even more information on Grau & Associates please visit us on www.graucpa.com.

CROSS CREEK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

McIntosh CPA

Prepared for Cross Creek Community Development District
Prepared By: McIntosh CPA

July 24, 2026

Independent Audit Service Proposal

2385 NW Executive Center Dr.
Boca Raton, FL 33431 rmcintoshcpa.com

Table of Contents
Transmittal Letter	2
Statement of Understanding and Scope of Work	3
Qualifications, and Experience	6
Personnel	7
Schedule of Fees	8
Appendix	9

Transmittal Letter

July 24, 2026

Board of Supervisors
Cross Creek Community Development District Manatee County, FL

McIntosh CPA is pleased to submit this proposal to provide annual auditing services for the Cross Creek Community Development District (the "District"). Our firm specializes in auditing services for governmental entities, including special districts, ensuring compliance with Florida Statutes, Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book), and the requirements set forth by the Florida Auditor General. We are a Woman & Minority Business certified by the State of Florida.

While the firm is new, the managing partner has been providing auditing services to special districts for over 18 years and has an impeccable reputation among former clients. With this experience and knowledge, we are uniquely qualified and ready to assist the District with the audit services needed. We are confident that we will not only provide the services required but exceed expectations.

We understand the importance of accountability and fiscal responsibility in government operations. Our audit methodology is designed to provide an efficient, thorough, and collaborative review process while minimizing disruption to your daily operations. Additionally, we are committed to maintaining open communication and delivering clear, actionable recommendations to support the District’s financial integrity and operational efficiency.

We have an established reputation for delivering high-quality, timely, and efficient audits. With our extensive experience, we are confident in our ability to provide the District with the highest level of professional service. We acknowledge that this proposal is valid for ninety (90) days following submission.

We thank you for the opportunity to provide a proposal and look forward to working with the District’s team. Please do not hesitate to contact Racquel McIntosh at 2385 NW Executive Center Dr., Suite 100, Boca Raton FL 33431, 561-981-6282, or mcintoshcpa@outlook.com with any questions.

Sincerely,

Racquel McIntosh, CPA President

Statement of Understanding and Scope of Work
The Cross Creek Community Development District requires independent audit services for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2026, with an option for two additional one-year renewals. Our firm understands that the audit must comply with:

Chapter 218.39, Florida Statutes
Florida Auditor General’s Rules
Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book)
Licensure under Chapter 473

The audit will include an examination of the District’s financial records, internal controls, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

AUDIT TIMELINE

We recognize the importance of adhering to the District’s annual audit deadline of June 1^st and are fully committed to ensuring a timely and efficient audit process. Racquel McIntosh will be responsible for the firm meeting the required deadline. Our team will strategically plan and execute the audit to ensure that the draft and auditor’s reports are completed well in advance of the deadline, allowing ample time for review and discussion. Additionally, we will maintain open communication throughout the engagement to address any concerns promptly and ensure a smooth and seamless audit experience.

SCOPE OF WORK

Conduct an independent audit in accordance with Government Auditing Standards
Evaluate internal controls and compliance with Florida statutes
Issue audited financial statements with findings and recommendations
Report to the Board of Supervisors on the audit findings
Provide ongoing support for financial and compliance questions The audit will be performed in the three phases below;

Planning

Fieldwork

Reporting

AUDIT PLANNING

This is the most critical part of an audit, as a well planned audit determines the flow and efficiency for the entire audit. Planning consists of the following segments:

Obtain an understanding of the District – we will gain an understanding of the District in order to perform risk assessment for the various segments of the audit. It involves reviewing the policies and procedures, documenting the internal controls of the District, including compliance requirements, and making an initial assessment of inherent risk in order to determine the preliminary risk of material misstatement to the financial statements. It also includes gaining an understanding of the District's IT environment and how that affects financial reporting.

IT Assessment – we will discuss with management and document the District’s IT infrastructure, including; general controls over the network and the accounting software, and specific controls within the accounting software. We will also discuss access, backups, disaster recovery, and virus protection. These discussions will assist in determining if the IT infrastructure is adequate to reduce any material financial statement misstatements.

Preliminary analytics – current vs prior year review of accounts to determine and document causes for fluctuations.

Risk Assessment - Used in conjunction with other planning items above to dictate further audit procedures.
FIELDWORK

Based on the risk assessment results from planning, a combination of analytical procedures, detail test of transactions, and use of audit confirmations will be applied by the auditor.

Analytical procedures – these will consist of revenue and expenditure variances from the prior year, variances with the budget, calculating revenue expectations, and reviewing trend analysis for anomalies.

Test of details – these will consist of tracing and vouching transactions to and from the accounting records. Will also include testing bond compliance.

Audit confirmations – these will be sent to attorneys, tax collector, bond trustees, and other entities as deemed necessary.

REPORTING

Once the fieldwork has been completed, a draft of the financial statements along with all related audit reports will be prepared for management’s review. McIntosh CPA utilizes a memo to management regarding findings and recommendations not deemed significant and therefore not included in any of the audit reports. The memo will detail the observation and provide a recommendation for corrective action. No management response is required since it will not be presented in any audit report. Before a finding is reported in the audit report, a determination is made as to why the issue occurred and whether it was a one-time occurrence. We ensure that reporting items in the audit report are necessary and that recommendations are cost beneficial.

For all three phases above, if deficiencies or discrepancies are identified, management will be informed immediately to give them a chance to research and provide additional information or put corrective measures in place.

Qualifications and Experience
INDEPENDENCE
We affirm that McIntosh CPA is independent with respect to the District. We meet the independence standards of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and the U.S. Government Accountability Office’s Government Auditing Standards.
FIRM QUALIFICATIONS

Licensed under Chapter 473, Florida Statutes
Over 18 years of experience auditing governments
Demonstrated expertise in auditing special districts and financials
Strong track record of timely report delivery and responsiveness

The services as outlined in the statement of understanding will be overseen by Racquel McIntosh CPA, who brings over 18 years of exemplary service in the government auditing and accounting industry. In her previous role, she was an audit partner providing auditing services to municipalities and special districts throughout the State of Florida and was in charge of audit quality for the firm. In addition, she assisted clients with internal policy review, internal control best practices and implementation, and assisted with implementation of accounting software and accounting standards.

Further, she has met the educational requirements for CPAs set forth under Florida Statutes and the Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) issued by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). See next page for resume.

Value-Added Service

In addition to providing audit services for the District, Racquel provides an annual training session for the District accounting staff which will include; reviewing items found in the previous year’s audit, accounting treatment for certain transactions, how to respond to auditor inquiry, how to analyze financial statements, and new accounting standards and regulations applicable to the upcoming audit year.

REFERENCES

Below are three districts that the engagement partner has worked on with the named management companies. In total, the engagement partner oversaw and worked on over 200 CDDs.

CATALINA AT WRINKLER PRESERVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

Rizzetta & Company
3434 Colwell Avenue, Suite 200
Tampa, FL 33614

BERRY BAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

Meritus
2005 Pan Am Circle, Suite 300
Tampa, FL 33607

BRIGHTON LAKES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

Inframark
210 N University Drive Coral Springs, FL 33071

RACQUEL MCINTOSH
CPA

Profile

Racquel has been providing auditing and consulting services to governments and non-profits for over 18 years. Her in-depth knowledge of government/non-profit compliance requirements. regulations, accounting principles and audit methodologies provides clients with the highest service quality delivered with the utmost integrity.
Experience

Oct 2023- Present McIntosh CPA
Founder & President

e	2005 - 2023
Grau & Associates

Audit Staff | 2005-2009
Audit Senior | 2009 -2011
Audit Manager | 2011 - 2014,
Audit Partner | 2014 - 2023

Continuing Professional Education Over the last two(2) years

Government Accounting & Auditing Accounting, Auditing & Other (incl Ethics)
Total hours

Hours
37.5
42.5
80

�  561-981-6282
Ml mcintoshcpa@outlook.com Racquel Mcintosh, CPA
9 2385 NW Executive Center Dr. Suite 100, Boca Raton FL

EDUCATION

Masters of Accounting Florida Atlantic University 2004

Bachelor of Arts B.B.A
Major: Accounting & Finance
Florida Atlantic University
2003

INDUSTRIES

Governments
Non-profits

MEMBERSHIPS

AICPA
CSOA FASO

FICPA
FGFOA

FASO Board Member/Presenter
FICPA SLG Committee Member

Collaborations

In addition to external audits, Racquel has assisted clients with implementing new accounting standards and State legislation, switching ERP systems, improving internal controls via new policies and procedures, providing education via webinars/seminars, and providing guidance to management.

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Schedule of Fees
Below are the all-inclusive fees for the District’s annual financial statement audit

Fiscal Year | Proposed Fee
2026 | $3,500
2027 | $3,600
2028 | $3,700

The above fees are based on the District not issuing Bonds in any of the fiscal years. If Bonds are issued, then fees will be renegotiated.

Appendix

CROSS CREEK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank

CROSS CREEK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

PROPOSAL FOR AUDIT SERVICES

PROPOSED BY:

Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, PL

600 Citrus Avenue, Suite 200 Fort Pierce, Florida 34950

(772) 461-6120

CONTACT PERSON:

Maritza Stonebraker, CPA, Director

DATE OF PROPOSAL:

July 24, 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION OF SECTION	PAGE
Letter of Transmittal	1-2

Profile of the Proposer

Description and History of Audit Firm Professional Staff Resources
Ability to Furnish the Required Services

Governmental Auditing Experience

Fee Schedule

Scope of Work to be Performed

Resumes

Peer Review Letter

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Certified Public Accountants  PL
600 Citrus Avenue
Suite 200
Fort Pierce, Florida 34950
772/461-6120 // 461-1155
FAX: 772/468-9278

July 24, 2026
Cross Creek Community Development District PFM Management Services LLC
3501 Quadrangle Blvd., Suite 270
Orlando, FL 32817 Dear District Manager:
Thank you very much for the opportunity to present our professional credentials to provide audit services for Cross Creek Community Development District.
Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, Certified Public Accountants, PL has assembled a team of governmental and nonprofit specialists second to none to serve our clients. Our firm has the necessary qualifications and experience to serve as the independent auditors for Cross Creek Community Development District. We will provide you with top quality, responsive service.

Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, Certified Public Accountants, PL is a recognized leader in providing services to governmental and nonprofit agencies throughout Florida. We have been the independent auditors for a number of local governmental agencies and through our experience in performing their audits, we have been able to increase our audit efficiency and; therefore, reduce costs. We have continually passed this cost savings on to our clients and will continue to do so in the future. As a result of our experience and expertise, we have developed an effective and efficient audit approach designed to meet or exceed the performance specifications in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, and the standards for financial and compliance audits.

We will conduct the audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America with minimal disruption to your operations. Our firm has frequent technical updates to keep our personnel informed and up-to-date on all changes that are occurring within the industry.

Member AICPA

Fort Pierce / Stuart
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Member AICPA Division for CPA Firms
Private Companies practice Section

Member FICPA

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Cross Creek Community Development District July 24, 2026

Our firm is a member of the Government Audit Quality Center, an organization dedicated to improving government audit quality. We also utilize the audit program software of a nationally recognized CPA firm to assure us that we are up to date with all auditing standards and to assist us maintain maximum audit efficiencies.
To facilitate your evaluation of our qualifications and experience, we have arranged this proposal to include a resume of our firm, including our available staff, our extensive prior governmental and nonprofit auditing experience and clients to be contacted.

You need a firm that will provide an efficient, cost-effective, high-quality audit within critical time constraints. You need a firm with the prerequisite governmental and nonprofit experience to perform your audit according to stringent legal and regulatory requirements, a firm that understands the complex nature of community development districts and their unique compliance requirements. You need a firm with recognized governmental and nonprofit specialists within the finance and governmental communities. And, certainly, you need a firm that will provide you with valuable feedback to enhance your current and future operations. Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, Certified Public Accountants, PL is that firm. Maritza Stonebraker is the person authorized to make representations for the firm.

Thank you again for the opportunity to submit this proposal to Cross Creek Community Development District.

Very truly yours,

Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank Certified Public Accountants PL
Fort Pierce, Florida

PROFILE OF THE PROPOSER
Description and History of Audit Firm
Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, Certified Public Accountants, PL is a Treasure Coast public accounting firm, which qualifies as a small business firm, as established by the Small Business Administration (13 CFR 121.38), with offices in Fort Pierce and Stuart. We are a member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The firm was formed from the merger of Edwards, Berger, Harris & Company (originated in 1972) and McAlpin, Curtis & Associates (originated in 1949). J. W. Gaines and Associates (originated in 1979) merged with the firm in 2004. Our tremendous growth rate experienced over the last 70 years is directly attributable to the firm's unrelenting dedication to providing the highest quality, responsive professional services attainable to its clients.
We are a member of the Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) to assure we meet the highest standards. Membership in this practice section requires that our firm meet more stringent standards than standard AICPA membership. These rigorous requirements include the requirement of a triennial peer review of our firm's auditing and accounting practice and annual Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for all accounting staff (whether CPA or non-CPA). For standard AICPA membership, only a quality review is required and only CPAs must meet CPE requirements.
We are also a member of the Government Audit Quality Center ("the Center") of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants to assure the quality of our government audits. Membership in the Center, which is voluntary, requires our firm to comply with additional standards to promote the quality of government audits.
We have been extensively involved in serving local government entities with professional accounting, auditing and consulting services throughout the entire history of our firm. Our substantial experience over the years makes us uniquely qualified to provide accounting, auditing, and consulting services to these clients. We are a recognized leader in providing services to governmental and nonprofit agencies on the Treasure Coast and in Central and South Florida, with extensive experience in auditing community development districts and water control districts. We were the independent auditors of the City of Fort Pierce for over 37 years and for St. Lucie County for over 34 years. Additionally, we have performed audits of the City of Stuart, the City of Vero Beach, Indian River County and Martin County. We also presently audit over 100 Community Development Districts throughout Florida.
Our firm was founded on the belief that we are better able to respond to our clients needs through education, experience, independence, quality control, and personal service. Our firm's commitment to quality is reflected in our endeavor of professional excellence via continuing education, the use of the latest computer technology, professional membership in PCPS and peer review.
We believe our approach to audit engagements, intelligence and innovation teamed with sound professional judgment enables us to explore new concepts while remaining sensitive to the fundamental need for practical solutions. We take pride in giving you the assurance that the personal assistance you receive comes from years of advanced training, technical experience and financial acumen.

Professional Staff Resources

Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, Certified Public Accountants, PL has a total of
32 professional and administrative staff (including 12 professional staff with extensive experience servicing government entities). The work will be performed out of our Fort Pierce office with a proposed staff of one senior accountant and one or two staff accountants supervised by an audit manager and audit partner. With the exception of the directors of the firm's offices, the professional staff is not specifically assigned to any of our individual offices. The professional and administrative staff resources available to you through Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, Certified Public Accountants, PL are as follows:
Total
Partners/Directors (CPA's) | 7
Managers (1 CPA) | 2
Senior/Supervisor Accountants (1 CPA) | 3
Staff Accountants | 8
Paraprofessional | 6
Administrative | _§
Total - all personnel | 32

Following is a brief description of each employee classification:
Staff Accountant - Staff accountants work directly under the constant supervision of the auditor-in-charge and, are responsible for the various testing of documents, account analysis and any other duties as his/her supervisor believes appropriate. Minimum qualification for a staff accountant is graduation from an accredited university or college with a degree in accounting or equivalent.

Senior Accountant - A senior accountant must possess all the qualifications of the staff accountant, in addition to being able to draft the necessary reports and financial statements, and supervise other staff accountants when necessary.

Managers - A manager must possess the qualifications of the senior accountant, plus be able to work without extensive supervision from the auditor-in-charge. The manager should be able to draft audit reports from start to finish and to supervise the audit team, if necessary.

Partner/Director - The director has extensive governmental auditing experience and acts as the auditor-in-charge. Directors have a financial interest in the firm.

Professional Staff Resources (Continued)

Independence - Independence of the public accounting firm, with respect to the audit client, is the foundation from which the public gains its trust in the opinion issued by the public accounting firm at the end of the audit process. This independence must be in appearance as well as in fact. The public must perceive that the accounting firm is independent of the audit entity to ensure that nothing would compromise the opinion issued by the public accounting firm. Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, Certified Public Accountants, PL is independent of Cross Creek Community Development District, including its elected officials and related parties, at the date of this proposal, as defined by the following rules, regulations, and standards:

Au-C Section 220 - Statements on Auditing Standards issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants;

ET Sections 101 and 102 - Code of Professional Conduct of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants;
Chapter 21A-1, Florida Administrative Code; Section 473.315, Florida Statutes; and,
Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States.

On an annual basis, all members of the firm are required to confirm, in writing, that they have no personal or financial relationships or holding that would impair their independence with regard to the firm's clients.

Independence is a hallmark of our profession. We encourage our staff to use professional judgment in situations where our independence could be impaired or the perception of a conflict of interest might exist. In the governmental sector, public perception is as important as professional standards. Therefore, the utmost care must be exercised by independent auditors in the performance of their duties.

Ability to Furnish the Required Services

As previously noted in the Profile of the Proposer section of this document, our firm has been in existence for over 74 years. We have provided audit services to some clients for over 30 years continually. Our firm is insured against physical loss through commercial insurance and we also carry liability insurance. The majority of our audit documentation is stored electronically, both on our office network and on each employee laptop or computer assigned to each specific job. Our office computer network is backed up on tape, so in the event of a total equipment loss, we can restore all data as soon as replacement equipment is acquired. In addition, our field laptop computers carry the same data and can be used in the event of emergency with virtually no delay in completing the required services.

GOVERNMENTAL AUDITING EXPERIENCE

Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, Certified Public Accountants, PL has been practicing public accounting in Florida for 70 years. Our success over the years has been the result of a strong commitment to providing personalized quality service to our clients.
The current members of our firm have performed audits of over 1,100 community development districts, and over 2,100 audits of municipalities, counties and other governmental entities such as the City of Fort Pierce and St. Lucie County.

Our firm provides a variety of accounting, auditing, tax litigation support, and consulting services. Some of the professional accounting, auditing and management consulting services that are provided by our firm are listed below:

Performance of annual financial and compliance audits, including Single Audits of state and federal financial assistance programs, under the provisions of the Single Audit Act, Subpart F of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance), with minimal disruptions to your operations;
Performance of special compliance audits to ascertain compliance with the applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations;
Issuance of comfort letters and consent letters in conjunction with the issuance of tax-exempt debt obligations, including compiling financial data and interim period financial statement reviews;
Calculation of estimated and actual federal arbitrage rebates;
Assistance in compiling historical financial data for first-time and supplemental submissions for GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting;
Preparation of indirect cost allocation systems in accordance with Federal and State regulatory requirements;
Providing human resource and employee benefit consulting;
Performance of automation feasibility studies and disaster recovery plans;
Performance feasibility studies concerning major fixed asset acquisitions and utility plant expansion plans (including electric, water, pollution control, and sanitation utilities); and
Assistance in litigation, including testimony in civil and criminal court.
Assist clients who utilize QuickBooks software with their software needs. Our Certified QuickBooks Advisor has undergone extensive training through QuickBooks and has passed several exams to attain this Certification.
Continuing Professional Education

All members of the governmental audit staff of our firm, and audit team members assigned to this engagement, are in compliance with the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements set forth in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. In addition, our firm is in compliance with the applicable provisions of the Florida Statutes that require CPA's to have met certain CPE requirements prior to proposing on governmental audit engagements.

GOVERNMENTAL AUDITING EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

The audit team has extensive experience in performing governmental audits and is exposed to intensive and continuing concentration on these types of audits. Due to the total number of governmental audits our team performs, each member of our governmental staff must understand and be able to perform several types of governmental audits. It is our objective to provide each professional employee fifty hours or more of comprehensive continuing professional education each year. This is accomplished through attending seminars throughout Florida and is reinforced through in-house training.

Our firm has made a steadfast commitment to professional education. Our active attendance and participation in continuing professional education is a major part of our objective to obtain the most recent knowledge on issues which are of importance to our clients. We are growing on the reputation for work that our firm is providing today.

Quality Control Program

Quality control requires continuing commitment to professional excellence. Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, Certified Public Accountants, PL is formally dedicated to that commitment.
To ensure maintaining the standards of working excellence required by our firm, we joined the Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). To be a participating member firm of this practice section, a firm must obtain an independent Peer Review of its quality control policies and procedures to ascertain the firm's compliance with existing auditing standards on the applicable engagements.

The scope of the Peer Review is comprehensive in that it specifically reviews the following quality control policies and procedures of the participating firm:

Professional, economic, and administrative independence;
Assignment of professional personnel to engagements;
Consultation on technical matters;
Supervision of engagement personnel;
Hiring and employment of personnel;
Professional development;
Advancement;
Acceptance and continuation of clients; and,
Inspection and review system.

We believe that our commitment to the program is rewarding not only to our firm, but primarily to our clients.

The external independent Peer Review of the elements of our quality control policies and procedures performed by an independent certified public accountant, approved by the PCPS of the AICPA, provides you with the assurance that we continue to conform to standards of the profession in the conduct of our accounting and auditing practice.

Our firm is also a member of Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), a voluntary membership center for CPA firms that perform governmental audits. This center promotes the quality of governmental audits.
Our firm has completed successive Peer Reviews. These reviews included a representative sample of our firm's local governmental auditing engagements. As a result of these reviews, our firm obtained an unqualified opinion on our quality control program and work procedures. On page 33 is a copy of our most recent Peer Review report. It should be noted that we received a pass rating.

Our firm has never had any disciplinary actions by state regulatory bodies or professional organizations.

As our firm performs approximately one hundred audits each year that are reviewed by federal, state or local entities, we are constantly dealing with questions from these entities about our audits. We are pleased to say that any questions that have been raised were minor issues and were easily resolved without re-issuing any reports.

Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (CAFR)
We are proud and honored to have been involved with the City of Fort Pierce and the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority when they received their first Certificates of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the fiscal years ended September 30, 1988 and 1994, respectively. We were also instrumental in the City of Stuart receiving the award, in our first year of performing their audit, for the year ended September 30, 1999.

We also assisted St. Lucie County, Florida for the year ended September 30, 2003, in preparing their first Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, and St. Lucie County has received their Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting every year since.

As continued commitment to insuring that we are providing the highest level of experience, we have had at least one employee of our firm serve on the GFOA - Special Review Committee since the mid-1980s. This committee is made up of selective Certified Public Accountants throughout the United States who have demonstrated their high level of knowledge and expertise in governmental accounting. Each committee member attends a special review meeting at the Annual GFOA Conference. At this meeting, the committee reports on the Certificate of Achievement Program's most recent results, future goals, and common reporting deficiencies.

We feel that our previous experience in assisting the City of Fort Pierce, the Fort Pierce Utilities Authority and St. Lucie County obtain their first CAFRs, and the City of Stuart in continuing to receive a CAFR and our firm's continued involvement with the GFOA, and the CAFR review committee make us a valued asset for any client in the field of governmental financial reporting.

References

Florida Green Finance Authority
Jeff Walker, Special District Services
(561) 630-4922

South Village Community Development District Darrin Mossing, Governmental Management
Services LLC
(407) 841-5524

Gateway Services Community Development District
Stephen Bloom, lnframark LLC (954) 753-5841

Clearwater Cay Community Development District
Cal Teague, Premier District Management
(239) 690-7100 ext 101

In addition to the above, we have the following additional governmental audit experience: Community Development Districts

Aberdeen Community Development District

Alta Lakes Community Development District

Amelia Concourse Community Development District

Amelia Walk Communnity Development District

Aqua One Community Development District

Arborwood Community Development District

Arlington Ridge Community Development District

Bartram Springs Community Development District

Baytree Community Development District

Beacon Lakes Community Development District

Beaumont Community Development District

Bella Collina Community Development District

Bonnet Creek Community Development District

Buckeye Park Community Development District

Candler Hills East Community Development District

Cedar Hammock Community Development District

Central Lake Community Development District

Channing Park Community Development District

Cheval West Community Development District

Coconut Cay Community Development District

Colonial Country Club Community Development District

Connerton West Community Development District

Copperstone Community Development District

Creekside @ Twin Creeks Community Development District

Deer Run Community Development District

Dowden West Community Development District

DP1 Community Development District

Eagle Point Community Development District
East Nassau Stewardship District Eastlake Oaks Community
Development District

Easton Park Community Development District

Estancia @ Wiregrass Community Development District

Evergreen Community Development District

Forest Brooke Community Development District

Gateway Services Community Development District

Gramercy Farms Community Development District

Greenway Improvement District

Greyhawk Landing Community Development District

Griffin Lakes Community Development District

Habitat Community Development District

Harbor Bay Community Development District

Harbourage at Braden River Community Development District

Harmony Community Development District

Harmony West Community Development District

Harrison Ranch Community Development District

Hawkstone Community Development District

Heritage Harbor Community Development District

Heritage Isles Community Development District

Heritage Lake Park Community Development District

Heritage Landing Community Development District

Heritage Palms Community Development District

Heron Isles Community Development District

Heron Isles Community Development District

Highland Meadows II Community Development District

Julington Creek Community Development District

Laguna Lakes Community Development District

Lake Bernadette Community Development District

Lakeside Plantation Community Development District

Landings at Miami Community Development District

Legends Bay Community Development District

Lexington Oaks Community Development District

Live Oak No. 2 Community Development District

Madeira Community Development District

Marhsall Creek Community Development District

Meadow Pointe IV Community Development District

Meadow View at Twin Creek Community Development District

Mediterra North Community Development District

Midtown Miami Community Development District

Mira Lago West Community Development District

Montecito Community Development District

Narcoossee Community Development District

Naturewalk Community Development District

New Port Tampa Bay Community Development District

Overoaks Community Development District

Panther Trace II Community Development District

Paseo Community Development District

Pine Ridge Plantation Community Development District

Piney Z Community Development District

Poinciana Community Development District

Poinciana West Community Development District

Port of the Islands Community Development District

Portofino Isles Community Development District

Quarry Community Development District

Renaissance Commons Community Development District

Reserve Community Development District

Reserve #2 Community Development District

River Glen Community Development District

River Hall Community Development District

River Place on the St. Lucie Community Development District

Rivers Edge Community Development District

Riverwood Community Development District

Riverwood Estates Community Development District

Rolling Hills Community Development District

Rolling Oaks Community Development District

Sampson Creek Community Development District

San Simeon Community Development District

Six Mile Creek Community Development District

South Village Community Development District

Southern Hills Plantation I Community Development District

Southern Hills Plantation Ill Community Development District

South Fork Community Development District

St. John's Forest Community Development District

Stoneybrook South Community Development District

Stoneybrook South at ChampionsGate Community Development District

Stoneybrook West Community Development District

Tern Bay Community Development District

Terracina Community Development District

Tison's Landing Community Development District

TPOST Community Development District

Triple Creek Community Development District

TSR Community Development District

Turnbull Creek Community Development District

Twin Creeks North Community Development District

Urban Orlando Community Development District

Verano #2 Community Development District

Viera East Community Development District

VillaMar Community Development District

Vizcaya in Kendall Development District

Waterset North Community Development District

Westside Community Development District

WildBlue Community Development District

Willow Creek Community Development District

Willow Hammock Community Development District

Winston Trails Community Development District

Zephyr Ridge Community Development District

Other Governmental Organizations

City of Westlake
Florida Inland Navigation District Fort Pierce Farms Water Control
District

Indian River Regional Crime Laboratory, District 19, Florida

Viera Stewardship District

Office of the Medical Examiner, District 19

Rupert J. Smith Law Library of St. Lucie County
St. Lucie Education Foundation Seminole Improvement District Troup Indiantown Water
Control District

Current or Recent Single Audits

St. Lucie County, Florida Early Learning Coalition, Inc.
Gateway Services Community Development District Healthy Start Coalition

Members of our audit team have acquired extensive experience from performing or participating in over 1,800 audits of governments, independent special taxing districts, school boards, and other agencies that receive public money and utilize fund accounting.

Much of our firm's auditing experience is with compliance auditing, which is required for publicly financed agencies. In this type of audit, we do a financial examination and also confirm compliance with various statutory and regulatory guidelines.

Following is a summary of our other experience, including Auditor General experience, as it pertains to other governmental and fund accounting audits.

Counties
(Includes elected constitutional officers, utilities and dependent taxing districts)

Indian River Martin Okeechobee Palm Beach

Municipalities
City of Port St. Lucie City of Vero Beach Town of Orchid

Special Districts
Bannon Lakes Community Development District Boggy Creek Community Development District Capron Trail Community Development District Celebration Pointe Community Development District Coquina Water Control District
Diamond Hill Community Development District Dovera Community Development District
Durbin Crossing Community Development District Golden Lakes Community Development District Lakewood Ranch Community Development District Martin Soil and Water Conservation District Meadow Pointe Ill Community Development District Myrtle Creek Community Development District
St. Lucie County - Fort Pierce Fire District The Crossings at Fleming Island
St. Lucie West Services District
Indian River County Mosquito Control District St. John's Water Control District
Westchase and Westchase East Community Development Districts Pier Park Community Development District
Verandahs Community Development District Magnolia Park Community Development District

Schools and Colleges

Federal Student Aid Programs - Indian River Community College Indian River Community College
Okeechobee County District School Board St. Lucie County District School Board
Indian River School District - Internal Accounts State and County Agencies
Central Florida Foreign-Trade Zone, Inc. (a nonprofit organization affiliated with the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners)
Florida School for Boys at Okeechobee
Indian River Community College Crime Laboratory Indian River Correctional Institution

FEE SCHEDULE

We propose the fee for our audit services described below to be $4,125 for the year ending September 30, 2026, $4,250 for the year ending September 30, 2027 and $4,375 for the year ending September 30, 2028. In addition, if a bond issuance occurs there will be an additional fee for each additional bond. The fee is contingent upon the financial records and accounting systems of Cross Creek Community Development District being "audit ready" and the financial activity for the District is not materially increased. If we discover that additional preparation work or subsidiary schedules are needed, we will consult with your authorized representative. We can assist with this additional work at our standard rates should you desire.

SCOPE OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED

If selected as the District's auditors, we will perform a financial and compliance audit in accordance with Section 11.45, Florida Statutes, in order to express an opinion on an annual basis on the financial statements of Cross Creek Community Development District as of September 30, 2026, 2027 and 2028. The audits will be performed to the extent necessary to express an opinion on the fairness in all material respects with which the financial statements present the financial position, results of operations and changes in financial position in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and to determine whether, for selected transactions, operations are properly conducted in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements. Reportable conditions that are also material weaknesses shall be identified as such in the Auditors' Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters. Other (non-reportable) conditions discovered during the course of the audit will be reported in a separate letter to management, which will be referred to in the Auditors' Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters.
Our audit will be performed in accordance with standards for financial and compliance audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, as well as in compliance with rules and regulations of audits of special districts as set forth by the State Auditor General in Chapter 10.550, Local Governmental Entity Audits, and other relevant federal, state and county orders, statutes, ordinances, charter, resolutions, bond covenants, Administrative Code and procedures, or rules and regulations which may pertain to the work required in the engagement.
The primary purpose of our audit will be to express an opinion on the financial statements discussed above. It should be noted that such audits are subject to the inherent risk that errors or irregularities may not be detected. However, if conditions are discovered which lead to the belief that material errors, defalcations or other irregularities may exist or if other circumstances are encountered that require extended services, we will promptly notify the appropriate individual.

I Personnel Qualifications and Experience
David S. McGuire, CPA, CITP
Director - 31 years experience

Education
University of Central Florida, B.A. - Accounting
Barry University - Master of Professional Accountancy
Registrations
Certified Public Accountant - State of Florida, State Board of Accountancy
Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Certified Not-For-Profit Core Concepts 2018
Professional Affiliations/Community Service
Member of the American and Florida Institutes of Certified Public Accountants
Associate Member, Florida Government Finance Office Associates
Assistant Coach - St. Lucie County Youth Football Organization (1994 - 2005)
Assistant Coach - Greater Port St. Lucie Football League, Inc. (2006 - 2010)
Board Member - Greater Port St. Lucie Football League, Inc. (2011 - 2017)
Treasurer, AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast, Inc. (2000 - 2003)
Board Member/Treasurer, North Treasure Coast Chapter, American Red Cross (2004 - 2010)
Member/Board Member of Port St. Lucie Kiwanis (1994 - 2001)
President (2014/15) of Sunrise Kiwanis of Fort Pierce (2004 - 2017)
St. Lucie District School Board Superintendent Search Committee (2013 - present)
Board Member - Phrozen Pharoes (2019-2021)
Professional Experience
Twenty-eight years public accounting experience with an emphasis on nonprofit and governmental organizations.
Audit Manager in-charge on a variety of audit and review engagements within several industries, including the following government and nonprofit organizations:
St. Lucie County, Florida
19^th Circuit Office of Medical Examiner Troup Indiantown Water Control District
Exchange Club Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, Inc. Healthy Kids of St. Lucie County
Mustard Seed Ministries of Ft. Pierce, Inc. Reaching Our Community Kids, Inc.
Reaching Our Community Kids - South
St. Lucie County Education Foundation, Inc. Treasure Coast Food Bank, Inc.
North Springs Improvement District
Four years of service in the United States Air Force in computer operations, with a top secret (SCI/SBI) security clearance.

Personnel Qualifications and Experience

David S. McGuire, CPA, CITP (Continued)
Director

Continuing Professional Education
+ Mr. McGuire has attended numerous continuing professional education courses and seminars taught by nationally recognized sponsors in the accounting auditing and single audit compliance areas. He has attended courses over the last two years in those areas as follows:
Not-for-Profit Auditing Financial Results and Compliance Requirements Update: Government Accounting Reporting and Auditing
Annual Update for Accountants and Auditors

I Personnel Qualifications and Experience
Matthew Gonano, CPA
Director - 14 years total experience

Education
University of North Florida, B.B.A. -Accounting
University of Alicante, Spain - International Business
Florida Atlantic University - Masters of Accounting

Professional Affiliations/Community Service

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
+	Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Professional Experience

Senior Accountant with Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines, & Frank providing professional services to nonprofit and governmental entities.
Performed audits of nonprofit and governmental organizations in accordance	with Governmental Accounting Auditing Standards (GAAS)
Performed Single Audits of nonprofit organizations in accordance with 0MB Circular A-133, Audits of State, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations.

Continuing Professional Education
Mr. Gonano has participated in numerous continuing professional education courses.

I Personnel Qualifications and Experience
Melissa Marlin, CPA
Director - 12 years

Education
Indian River State College, A.A. -Accounting
Florida Atlantic University, B.B.A. - Accounting

Registrations
Certified Public Accountant - State of Florida, State Board of Accountancy

Professional Affiliations/Community Service
+	Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
+	Member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
+	Affiliate member of the Government Finance Officers Association
Professional Experience
Accountant with over 10 years of experience providing professional services to nonprofit and governmental entities.
Performed over 300 audits of nonprofit and governmental organizations in accordance with Governmental Accounting Auditing Standards (GAAS)
Performed Single Audits of nonprofit organizations in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F, Uniform Guidance, Audits of State, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations.

Continuing Professional Education
Mrs. Marlin participates in numerous continuing professional education courses provided by nationally recognized sponsors to keep abreast of the latest developments in accounting and auditing such as:
Governmental Accounting Report and Audit Update
Analytical Procedures, FICPA
Annual Update for Accountants and Auditors
Single Audit Sampling and Other Considerations

I Personnel Qualifications and Experience
Maritza Stonebraker, CPA
Director - 10 years

Education
Indian River State College, B.S. -Accounting

Registrations
Certified Public Accountant - State of Florida, State Board of Accountancy

Professional Affiliations/Community Service

Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
+	Member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
+	Affiliate of the Government Finance Officers Association

Professional Experience
Maritza launched her professional auditing career at Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines, & Frank, accumulating over 9 years of expertise in the field
Performed over 300 audits of nonprofit and governmental organizations in accordance with Governmental Accounting Auditing Standards (GAAS)
Performed Single Audits of nonprofit organizations in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F, Uniform Guidance, Audits of State, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations.

Continuing Professional Education
Mrs. Stonebraker participates in numerous continuing professional education courses provided by nationally recognized sponsors to keep abreast of the latest developments in accounting and auditing such as:
Governmental Accounting Report and Audit Update
Analytical Procedures, FICPA
Annual Update for Accountants and Auditors
Single Audit Sampling and Other Considerations

I Personnel Qualifications and Experience
Jonathan Herman, CPA
Director - 12 years

Education
University of Central Florida, B.S. - Accounting
Florida Atlantic University, MACC

Registrations
Certified Public Accountant - State of Florida, State Board of Accountancy

Professional Affiliations/Community Service
Member of the American and Florida Institutes of Certified Public Accountants
Affiliate member Government Finance Officers Association

Professional Experience
Over 10 years experience in all phases of public accounting and auditing experience, with a concentration in financial and compliance audits. Mr. Herman has been involved in all phases of the audits listed on the preceding pages.

Continuing Professional Education
Has participated in numerous continuing professional education courses provided by nationally recognized sponsors to keep abreast of the latest developments. He has attended courses in those areas over the last two years such as:
Governmental Accounting Report and Audit Update
Annual Update: Government Accounting Reporting and Auditing Annual Update for Accountants and Auditors

I Personnel Qualifications and Experience
David F. Haughton, CPA
Accounting and Audit Manager - 34 years

Education
Stetson University, B.B.A. - Accounting
Registrations
Certified Public Accountant - State of Florida, State Board of Accountancy

Professional Affiliations/Community Service
Member of the American and Florida Institutes of Certified Public Accountants
Former Member of Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants Committee on State and Local Government
Affiliate Member Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for over 10 years
Affiliate Member Florida Government Finance Officers Association (FGFOA) for over 10 years
Technical Review-1997 FICPA Course on State and Local Governments in Florida
Board of Directors - Kiwanis of Ft. Pierce, Treasurer - 1994-1999; Vice President - 1999-2001

Professional Experience
Twenty-seven years public accounting experience with an emphasis on governmental and nonprofit organizations.
State Auditor General's Office - West Palm Beach, Staff Auditor, June 1985 to September 1985
Accounting and Audit Manager of Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, Certified Public Accountants PL, responsible for audit and accounting services including governmental and not-for-profit audits.
Over 20 years of public accounting and governmental experience, specializing in governmental and nonprofit organizations with concentration in special districts, including Community Development Districts which provide services including water and sewer utilities. Governmental and non-profit entities served include the following:

Counties:
St. Lucie County

Municipalities: City of Fort Pierce City of Stuart

I Personnel Qualifications and Experience
David F. Haughton, CPA (Continued)
Accounting and Audit Manager

Professional Experience (Continued) Special Districts:
Bluewaters Community Development District
Country Club of Mount Dora Community Development District Fiddler's Creek Community Development District #1 and #2 Indigo Community Development District
North Springs Improvement District
Renaissance Commons Community Development District St. Lucie West Services District
Stoneybrook Community Development District Summerville Community Development District Terracina Community Development District Thousand Oaks Community Development District Tree Island Estates Community Development District Valencia Acres Community Development District

Non-Profits:
The Dunbar Center, Inc.
Hibiscus Children's Foundation, Inc. Hope Rural School, Inc.
Maritime and Yachting Museum of Florida, Inc. Tykes and Teens, Inc.
United Way of Martin County, Inc.
Workforce Development Board of the Treasure Coast, Inc.
While with the Auditor General's Office he was on the staff for the state audits of the Martin County School District and Okeechobee County School District.
During 1997 he performed a technical review of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants state CPE course on Audits of State and Local Governments in Florida. His comments were well received by the author and were utilized in future updates to the course.
Continuing Professional Education
During the past several years, he has participated in numerous professional development training programs sponsored by the AICPA and FICPA, including state conferences on special districts and governmental auditing in Florida. He averages in excess of 100 hours bi-annually of advanced training which exceeds the 80 hours required in accordance with the continuing professional education requirements of the Florida State Board of accountancy and the AICPA Private Companies Practice Section. He has over 75 hours of governmental CPE credit within the past two years.

Paul Daly
Senior Accountant - 14 years

Education
Florida Atlantic University, S.S. - Accounting

Professional Experience
Staff Accountant with Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines, & Frank providing professional services to nonprofit and governmental entities.

Continuing Professional Education
Working to attain the requirements to take the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) exam.

Bryan Snyder
Manager - 11 years

Education
Florida Atlantic University, B.B.A. - Accounting

Professional Experience
Accountant beginning his professional auditing career with Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines, & Frank.
Mr. Snyder is gaining experience auditing governmental & nonprofit entities.

Continuing Professional Education
Mr. Snyder participates in numerous continuing education courses and plans on working to acquire his CPA certificate.
Mr. Snyder is currently studying to pass the CPA exam.

Tifanee Terrell, CPA
Senior Accountant - 5 years

Education
+ Florida Atlantic University, M.A.C.C. -Accounting

Professional Experience
+	Senior Accountant with Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines, & Frank providing professional services to nonprofit and governmental entities.

Continuing Professional Education
+	Ms. Terrell participates in numerous continuing professional education courses provided by nationally recognized sponsors to keep abreast of the latest developments.

Dylan Dixon
Senior Accountant - 4 years

Education
Indian River State College, B.S. -Accounting
+ Florida Gulf Coast University, M.S. - Accounting
Professional Experience
Senior Accountant with Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines, & Frank providing professional services to nonprofit and governmental entities.

Continuing Professional Education
Mr. Dixon participates in numerous continuing professional education courses provided by nationally recognized sponsors to keep abreast of the latest developments.
Mr. Dixon is currently studying to pass the CPA exam.

Brennen Moore
Staff Accountant - 3 years

Education
Indian River State College, B.S. -Accounting

Professional Experience
Staff Accountant with Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines, & Frank providing professional services to nonprofit and governmental entities.

Continuing Professional Education
Mr. Moore participates in numerous continuing professional education courses provided by nationally recognized sponsors to keep abreast of the latest developments.

Katie Gifford
Staff Accountant - 2 years

Education
Indian River State College, B.S. -Accounting

Professional Experience
Staff Accountant with Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines, & Frank providing professional services to nonprofit and governmental entities.

Continuing Professional Education
Ms. Gifford participates in numerous continuing professional education courses provided by nationally recognized sponsors to keep abreast of the latest developments.

Rayna Zicari
Staff Accountant - 2 years

Education
Stetson University, B.B.A. -Accounting

Professional Experience
Staff Accountant with Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines, & Frank providing professional services to nonprofit and governmental entities.

Continuing Professional Education
Ms. Zicari participates in numerous continuing professional education courses provided by nationally recognized sponsors to keep abreast of the latest developments.

Deandre McFadden
Staff Accountant - 1 year

Education
+ Florida Atlantic University, B.S. - Accounting

Professional Experience
Staff Accountant with Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines, & Frank providing professional services to nonprofit and governmental entities.

Continuing Professional Education
Mr. McFadden participates in numerous continuing professional education courses provided by nationally recognized sponsors to keep abreast of the latest developments.

Report on the Firm's System of Quality Control

6930 Gall Boulevard
Suite 200
Zephyrhills, FL 33542

813.788.2155
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December 4, 2025
To the Partners of Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, CPAs, PL
and the Peer Review Committee of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
We have reviewed the system of quality control for the accounting and auditing practice of Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, CPAs, PL, in effect for the year ended May 31, 2025. Our peer review was conducted in accordance with the Standards for Performing and Reporting on Peer Reviews established by the Peer Review Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (Standards). A summary of the nature, objectives, scope, limitations of, and the procedures performed in a system review as described in the Standards may be found at www.aicpa.org/prsummary. The summary also includes an explanation of how engagements identified as not performed or reported on in conformity with applicable professional standards, if any, are evaluated by a peer reviewer to determine a peer review rating.

Firm's Responsibility
The firm is responsible for designing and complying with a system of quality control to provide the firm with reasonable assurance of performing and reporting in conformity with the requirements of applicable professional standards in all material respects. The firm is also responsible for evaluating actions to promptly remediate engagements deemed as not performed or reported on in conformity with the requirements of applicable professional standards, when appropriate, and for remediating weaknesses in its system of quality control, if any.
Peer Reviewer's Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the design of and compliance with the firm's system of quality control based on our review.

Required Selections and Considerations

Engagements selected for review included engagements performed under Government Auditing Standards, including a compliance audit under the Single Audit Act.

As a part of our peer review, we considered reviews by regulatory entities as communicated by the firm, if applicable, in determining the nature and extent of our procedures.
Opinion
In our opinion, the system of quality control for the accounting and auditing practice of Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, CPAs, PL, in effect for the year ended May 31, 2025 has been suitably designed and complied with to provide the firm with reasonable assurance of performing and reporting in conformity with applicable professional standards in all material respects. Firms can receive a rating of pass, pass with deficiency(ies), or fail. Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank, CPAs, PL has received a peer review rating of pass.
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CROSS CREEK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

Ranking of Auditing Services Proposals

Cross Creek CDD
Auditor Selection - Manager's Recommended Rankings

Criteria | Possible Points | | Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank | Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank Points | Grau & Associates | Grau & Associates Points | McIntosh CPA | McIntosh Rec. Points
Ability of Personnel | 20.0 | | Qualified, Multiple CPAs on Staff | 20.0 | | Qualified, Multiple CPAs on Staff | 20.0 | | One Qualified CPA on Staff | 18.0
| 20.0 | | Extensive | 20.0 | | Extensive | 20.0 | | Some | 18.0
Proposer's | | | CDD | | | CDD | | | CDD |
Experience | | | Experience | | | Experience | | | Experience |
Understanding of | 20.0 | | Sufficient | 20.0 | | Sufficient | 20.0 | | Sufficient | 20.0
Scope of Work | | | | | | | | | |
Ability to Furnish | 20.0 | | Capable | 20.0 | | Capable | 20.0 | | Capable | 20.0
Required Services | | | | | | | | | |
| 20.0 | | $4,125 + | 18.8 | | $3,800 + | 20.0 | | $3,500 + | 22.0
| | | $4,250+ | | | $4,000 + | | | $3,600+ |
Price for Services | | | $4,375 = | | | $4,200 = | | | $3,700 = |
for Three Years | | | $12,750.00 | | | $12,000 | | | $10,800 |
Total | 100.0 | | | 98.8 | | 100.0 | | 98.0
Total Price	12,750	12,000	10,800

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