Professional Auditing Services
| Location: | Florida |
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| Posted: | Aug 3, 2025 |
| Due: | Aug 11, 2025 |
| Agency: | City of Casselberry |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | RFP-2025-09 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
Main
Agency
City of Milton
City of Milton
Status
Active
Active
Fiscal Year
2025
2025
Type
Request for Proposal
Request for Proposal
Department
Online Submissions
No
No
Project Estimate
Piggyback Solicitation
No
No
Insurance Required
No
No
Bid Bond Required
No
No
Bid Bond Amount
Performance Bond Required
No
No
Performance Bond Amount
Construction Bond Required
No
No
Construction Bond Amount
Scope of Services
RFP-2025-09 Professional Auditing Services. The City of Milton, FL is seeking the best qualified certified public accountant(s), firm or corporation which, in the City`s opinion, is best suited to undertake auditing and accounting services required by the City of MILTON. Factors such as capability, experience and the ability to work within established time and budget constraints will be used in the selection process. B. PROJECT BACKGROUND & PURPOSE:
The City is requesting proposals from qualified individuals, firms and corporations capable of providing full-certified public accounting services related to the financial operations of the City of Milton. The City of Milton desires that the auditor express an opinion on the fairness with which its financial statements present financial position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, and an audit in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States and the State of Florida. C. SCOPE OF SERVICES:
1. Three-year service contract with the option for two additional one-year renewals totaling five years.
2. Perform in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and the standards for financial and compliance audits as required by Chapter 10.550 of the Rules of the State of Florida Auditor General applicable to local governmental entity audits.
3. The audit shall be a financial audit as defined in Chapter 11.45 1(b), Florida Statutes, and shall be conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
4. Prepare and complete the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and submit it to the City no later than March 1 of each year. It is specifically understood that time is of the essence of any proposal.
5. The audit report shall contain the opinion of the auditor of the financial statements and a report on compliance with applicable legal provisions and bond covenants.
6. Upon delivery of the CAFR, the auditor shall provide the City financial staff with a copy of their audited trial balance, adjusting entries, and reclassifying entries.
7. The auditor shall submit, no later than January 31 each year, a written draft report of any weaknesses found in internal controls.
8. The auditor shall submit, no later than January 31 each year, a draft management letter which shall identify management weaknesses observed, review their effect on financial management, and propose steps to eliminate them.
9. The auditor shall submit the following:
a. On-Line "AFR" (input by Auditor, printed copy to us, & audit report PDF sent, email CC’d to the City of Milton)
b. On-Line Component Unit Reporting forms (completed by Auditor)
c. On-Line Certification Page (completed by Auditor)
d. Florida DOT - On-Line "Local Highway Finance Report" (input by Auditor, printed copy to the City of Milton)
e. SF-SAC form (if A-133 single audit was required) (completed by Auditor, signed by Auditor & Chief Financial Officer)
10. The auditor shall provide 15 copies of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
11. The partner in charge of the audit and/or the audit manager shall be available to attend up to two public meetings for discussion of the audit report.
12. The auditors shall, without charge, make available their work papers to any Federal Agency upon request and in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations.
13. The auditor shall assist the City with other related professional auditing and accounting services as required, including, but not limited to, bond issuance, financing, auditing of city contracts and franchises.
14. The auditor shall assist the City with routine consultations as requested by the City.
15. The fees quoted in your proposal and included in the contract will be the maximum paid for standard audit services, unless both parties complete an amendment to the contract. If material problems arise which were not reasonably anticipated during the firm’s proposal response, a contract amendment will be negotiated based on the fee schedule accompanying the proposal. No additional work should be performed by the CPA, nor will it be paid for by the City without a written amendment to this contract.
16. Upon request, the firm will provide a copy of the work papers pertaining to any costs questioned identified in the audit. The work papers must be concise and provide the basis for the costs questioned as well as an analysis of the problem.
17. The Auditor must have at least three years of experience utilizing the NaviLine Accounting Software.
18. The Auditor needs to provide at least two references.
RFP-2025-09 Professional Auditing Services. The City of Milton, FL is seeking the best qualified certified public accountant(s), firm or corporation which, in the City`s opinion, is best suited to undertake auditing and accounting services required by the City of MILTON. Factors such as capability, experience and the ability to work within established time and budget constraints will be used in the selection process. B. PROJECT BACKGROUND & PURPOSE:
The City is requesting proposals from qualified individuals, firms and corporations capable of providing full-certified public accounting services related to the financial operations of the City of Milton. The City of Milton desires that the auditor express an opinion on the fairness with which its financial statements present financial position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, and an audit in accordance with Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States and the State of Florida. C. SCOPE OF SERVICES:
1. Three-year service contract with the option for two additional one-year renewals totaling five years.
2. Perform in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and the standards for financial and compliance audits as required by Chapter 10.550 of the Rules of the State of Florida Auditor General applicable to local governmental entity audits.
3. The audit shall be a financial audit as defined in Chapter 11.45 1(b), Florida Statutes, and shall be conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
4. Prepare and complete the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and submit it to the City no later than March 1 of each year. It is specifically understood that time is of the essence of any proposal.
5. The audit report shall contain the opinion of the auditor of the financial statements and a report on compliance with applicable legal provisions and bond covenants.
6. Upon delivery of the CAFR, the auditor shall provide the City financial staff with a copy of their audited trial balance, adjusting entries, and reclassifying entries.
7. The auditor shall submit, no later than January 31 each year, a written draft report of any weaknesses found in internal controls.
8. The auditor shall submit, no later than January 31 each year, a draft management letter which shall identify management weaknesses observed, review their effect on financial management, and propose steps to eliminate them.
9. The auditor shall submit the following:
a. On-Line "AFR" (input by Auditor, printed copy to us, & audit report PDF sent, email CC’d to the City of Milton)
b. On-Line Component Unit Reporting forms (completed by Auditor)
c. On-Line Certification Page (completed by Auditor)
d. Florida DOT - On-Line "Local Highway Finance Report" (input by Auditor, printed copy to the City of Milton)
e. SF-SAC form (if A-133 single audit was required) (completed by Auditor, signed by Auditor & Chief Financial Officer)
10. The auditor shall provide 15 copies of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
11. The partner in charge of the audit and/or the audit manager shall be available to attend up to two public meetings for discussion of the audit report.
12. The auditors shall, without charge, make available their work papers to any Federal Agency upon request and in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations.
13. The auditor shall assist the City with other related professional auditing and accounting services as required, including, but not limited to, bond issuance, financing, auditing of city contracts and franchises.
14. The auditor shall assist the City with routine consultations as requested by the City.
15. The fees quoted in your proposal and included in the contract will be the maximum paid for standard audit services, unless both parties complete an amendment to the contract. If material problems arise which were not reasonably anticipated during the firm’s proposal response, a contract amendment will be negotiated based on the fee schedule accompanying the proposal. No additional work should be performed by the CPA, nor will it be paid for by the City without a written amendment to this contract.
16. Upon request, the firm will provide a copy of the work papers pertaining to any costs questioned identified in the audit. The work papers must be concise and provide the basis for the costs questioned as well as an analysis of the problem.
17. The Auditor must have at least three years of experience utilizing the NaviLine Accounting Software.
18. The Auditor needs to provide at least two references.
Dates(All times are listed as
EST
)
Broadcast Date
8/2/2025 7:00 PM EST
8/2/2025 7:00 PM EST
Question End Date
Due Date
8/11/2025 2:00 PM EST
8/11/2025 2:00 PM EST
Bid Opening Date
Pre-Bid Conferences
Total: 0
(All times are listed as
EST
)
| Date | Time | Mandatory | Location |
Documents
Commodity Codes
Total: 3
| Code | Description |
| [926-23] | Auditing Services, Environmental |
| [946-20] | Auditing |
| [918-4] | Accounting/Auditing/Budget Consulting |
Publications
Total: 0
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