EXHIBIT 16 August 12, 1997 Securities and Exchange Commission Mail Stop 9-5 450 5th Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 Dear Sirs/Madams: We have read and agree with the comments under the caption "Independent Public Accountants" in this registration statement on Form S-1 of OutSource International, Inc. Yours truly, /s/ McGLADREY & PULLEN, LLP cc: Paul M. Burrell, President and Chief Executive Officer, OutSource International, Inc.