RFP - INDEPENDENT AUDIT SERVICES

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Procurement Contact:
Michael Wiseman, Chief Financial Officer
Burke County Board of Commissioners
602 North Liberty Street
Waynesboro, Georgia 30830
(706) 554-2324
mwiseman@burkecounty-ga.gov
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS: Two (2) complete sets of all RFP documents shall be
sealed and marked RFP Audit Services. These may be mailed or delivered to:
Burke County Board of Commissioners
Attn: Michael Wiseman, Chief Financial Officer
P.O. Box 89
602 N. Liberty Street
Waynesboro, GA 30830
Alternate form of delivery - Email One (1) complete set to mwiseman@burkecounty-
ga.gov.
1. INVITATION TO PROPOSE
The Burke County Board of Commissioners invites qualified CPA firms licensed in
Georgia to submit sealed proposals for annual independent audit services for fiscal
years ending September 30, 2026 through September 30, 2030.
2. PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE
RFP Issued: June 23, 2026
Questions Deadline: July 22, 2026
Proposal Due: August 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Anticipated Award: Within 14 days after proposal due date
3. COUNTY BACKGROUND
Burke County serves an estimated population of 24,000 residents. The FY 2026 General
Fund budget is approximately $45 million, while total governmental expenditures are
estimated at $96 million. The County administers about $2 million in federal awards
annually and employs approximately 500 personnel. Financial operations are managed
through the Tyler Technologies MUNIS financial management system. Major
governmental funds include the General Fund, Fire Fund, Special Purpose Local Option
Sales Tax (SPLOST) Funds, and Transportation Investment Act (TIA) Funds.
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4. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Annual financial statement audits, Single Audits, federal compliance testing, SPLOST
reporting, internal control communications, management letters, and Board
presentations when requested. Preparation of the annual financial report (no ACFR).
5. AUDIT STANDARDS
Audits shall be conducted in accordance with GAAS, Government Auditing Standards,
Uniform Guidance, GASB standards, and applicable Georgia law.
6. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Georgia CPA license, governmental audit experience, Single Audit experience,
independence, professional liability insurance, and current peer review.
7. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Firm information, governmental references, engagement team information, peer review
report, audit approach, timeline, and fixed fee proposal.
8. FIXED FEE PROPOSAL FORM
FY2026 $____________
FY2027 $____________
FY2028 $____________
FY2029 $____________
FY2030 $____________
No CPI adjustments, inflation adjustments, travel surcharges, administrative fees, or
escalators shall be permitted.
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT
Award shall be made to the audit firm of choice by the Board of Commissioners. The
Board reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.
10. CONTRACT TERMS
Five-year term. Auditors shall comply with all federal, state, and local requirements.
11. RECORD RETENTION
Audit workpapers shall be retained for at least five years.
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12. CERTIFICATION
Firm Name: __________________________
Authorized Representative: __________________________
Title: __________________________
Signature: __________________________
Date: __________________________
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