Consent-Law & Justice Services # 26.
Board of Supervisors
District Attorney
- Meeting Date:
- 03/03/2026
- Brief Title
- Approve Agreement with Hemming Morse - Expert Witness Cost
From:
Jeff Reisig, District Attorney, District Attorney's Office
Staff Contact:
Nikki Abaurrea, Chief Fiscal Admin Officer, District Attorney's Office, x4505
Supervisorial District Impact:
Countywide
Subject
Approve agreement with Hemming Morse LLC in the amount of $335,000 to provide forensic accounting services through February 28, 2027 to assist in the investigation of complex financial, civil and criminal cases involving violations of California law. (No general fund impact) (Reisig)
Recommended Action
Approve agreement with Hemming Morse LLC in the amount of $335,000 to provide forensic accounting services through February 28, 2027 to assist in the investigation of complex financial, civil and criminal cases involving violations of California law.
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Reason for Recommended Action/Background
The Yolo County District Attorney’s Office Consumer Fraud/Environmental Protection Division (CFEPD) has been working with Hemming Morse LLC successfully for many years. CFEPD first entered into an agreement with Hemming Morse in calendar year 2023, extending the agreement through calendar year 2024. In 2025, purchase orders were issued to retain its services.
The District Attorney's Office has multiple civil and criminal cases in both its Criminal Prosecution and Real Estate Fraud units divisions, which require forensic accounting, and is requesting approval to enter into a new agreement with Hemming Morse LLC through February 28, 2027. Funding for this agreement has been secured through the 2025-26 fiscal year budget process and is outlined further in the fiscal impact section of this staff report.
The District Attorney's Office has multiple civil and criminal cases in both its Criminal Prosecution and Real Estate Fraud units divisions, which require forensic accounting, and is requesting approval to enter into a new agreement with Hemming Morse LLC through February 28, 2027. Funding for this agreement has been secured through the 2025-26 fiscal year budget process and is outlined further in the fiscal impact section of this staff report.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
County Counsel and Procurement reviewed the agreement and County Counsel has signed the agreement.
Competitive Bid Process/Vendor Performance
No Competitive Bid. Per the Yolo County Procurement Policy dated 1/28/25, section J, #7, expert witnesses are exempt from the competitive solicitation process.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal impact (see budgetary detail below)
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 335,000
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 335,000
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $ 0
- One-time commitment:
- Yes
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- General Fund
- $285,000
- Recording Fees
- $50,000
Further explanation as needed:
The agreement is to contract with Hemming Morse to provide services in the investigation of complex financial, civil and criminal cases. This agreement will begin 3/1/26 and end 02/28/27.
Funding for expenses related to this agreement in the 2025-26 fiscal year has been secured through both general fund in the Criminal Prosecution unit and Recording Fees in Real Estate Fraud.
Funding for the 2026-27 fiscal year will be requested as part of the department's annual budget request, or will be carried forward as part of the 2025-26 year-end close process.
Funding for expenses related to this agreement in the 2025-26 fiscal year has been secured through both general fund in the Criminal Prosecution unit and Recording Fees in Real Estate Fraud.
Funding for the 2026-27 fiscal year will be requested as part of the department's annual budget request, or will be carried forward as part of the 2025-26 year-end close process.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | Laura Liddicoet | 02/23/2026 07:38 AM |
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 02/24/2026 08:04 AM |
| Laura Galindo | Paula Hugi | 02/24/2026 08:11 AM |
| County Counsel | Eric May | 02/24/2026 08:56 AM |
| County Counsel | Eric May | 02/25/2026 10:06 AM |
| Financial Services | Laura Liddicoet | 02/25/2026 12:07 PM |
| County Counsel | Phil Pogledich | 02/25/2026 03:33 PM |
| Laura Galindo | Laura Galindo | 02/25/2026 04:28 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Nikki Abaurrea
- Started On:
- 02/12/2026 02:12 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 02/25/2026