Rucci, Bardaro & Barrett, pc. Decides to Outsource Up to 70% of Its Tax Returns to Outsource...

Business Editors

NEW YORK & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 2003

Outsource Partners International (OPI), a leading provider of business process outsourcing services, announced that Rucci, Bardaro & Barrett, pc (RBB) has decided to leverage OPI's outsourcing capabilities

Under the arrangement, OPI will utilize its ISO9001:2000 certified offshore processing center in India, to cost effectively provide RBB completed tax returns as well as web-enabled digitized work papers.

"We are delighted to be partnering with OPI for this critical tax process for the upcoming tax season," said Paul Bardaro, Partner, Rucci, Bardaro & Barrett, pc "As a leading provider of Tax Co-Sourcing Solutions, OPI's public accounting experience, technological capabilities and commitment to perfection will enable us to not only face the recurring challenges of a tax season, but will also enable us to focus on other value added services. Our faith and conviction in OPI's Tax Co-Sourcing Solution goes to the extent that we are also separately entering into an arrangement with OPI to jointly market the Tax Co-Sourcing Solution to other CPA firms."

"We are very excited to be partnering with RBB," said Kishore Mirchandani, President, Outsource Partners International, Inc. "RBB benefits from OPI's solution that uses its Offshore Processing Facilities and provides unmatched security and process monitoring features through its proprietary web enabled solutions. This will ensure that their clients' tax documents are expertly indexed and returns are accurately completed thereby enabling them to exceed their clients' expectations and scale to new heights."

About Rucci, Bardaro & Barrett, pc

Rucci, Bardaro & Barrett, pc (RBB) is a leading accounting and professional services firm north of Boston. The firm specializes in servicing closely held and entrepreneurial companies as well as high net worth individuals. RBB delivers highly personalized professional services by knowing its clients objectives then creating strategies to meet these objectives.

RBB provides traditional professional services such as accounting, auditing and tax planning and preparation. They also provide business planning, valuation, litigation support and investment advisory services. RBB services a wide variety of industries, including: construction, distribution, retail, hospitality, franchise operations, technology, manufacturing, professional firms and non profits. While RBB is based in the Boston area, clients of the firm are located across the U.S. as well as internationally.

The firm consists of over 25 personnel and operates out of two locations north of Boston. For more information about RBB please visit our web site at www.RB-B.com.

About Outsource Partners International

Outsource Partners International, Inc. (OPI) is a leading provider of finance and accounting outsourcing services for large and medium size companies. OPI provides outsourcing services for all or selected portions of its client's internal accounting functions, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and financial reporting. OPI also offers tax return preparation services and document management solutions.

OPI's proprietary service model combines experienced on-site staffing with web-enabled technologies, document imaging systems and offshore transaction processing. The company's state-of-the-art solutions and proven methodology enable clients to substantially reduce cost, improve financial reporting and focus on their core businesses.

On May 16, 2002, OPI expanded its service capabilities through acquisition of the Business Process Outsourcing national practice of KPMG, LLP. OPI operates through five offices in the US and its shared services center in Bangalore, India. For more information about OPI's finance and accounting solutions, visit www.opiglobal.com.