Independent Audit Services

Location:	California
Posted:	Feb 5, 2026
Due:	Feb 23, 2026
Agency:	Vista Unified School District
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Solicitation No:	V2526021RFP
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VISTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

RFP# V2526021RFP

INDEPENDENT AUDIT SERVICES

Proposals Due: Monday, 02/23/26 @ 2:00pm PST

To: kevinlesko@vistausd.org

ALL REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION MUST BE IN WRITING

AND EMAILED NO LATER THAN 02/13/26 @ 2:00pm PST

To: kevinlesko@vistausd.org

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

NOTICE TO PROPSERS

Notice is hereby given that Vista Unified School District, State of California, hereby calls for proposals for RFP# V2526021RFP, Audit

Services to be delivered to the Vista Unified School District Purchasing Director via email – kevinlesko@vistausd.org until February 23,

2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Proposals shall be presented in accordance with the specifications for the same, proposal specifications will be available at the District’s

website at https://www.vistausd.org/departments/businessservices/fiscal-services/purchasing on February 05, 2026.

Inquiries regarding this RFP should be directed to the Purchasing Director via email at kevinlesko@vistausd.org. Reference RFP#

V2526021RFP on all inquiries.

The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and any and all items of such proposals. This RFP shall also be

subject to any and all applicable laws, regulations and standards.

Publication: Daily Journal – 02/05/26; 02/12/26

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUPPLYING

INDEPENDENT AUDIT SERVICES (IAS)

V2526021RFP

The Vista Unified School District is soliciting proposals from qualified audit firms to provide annual

audits pursuant to Education Code 41020. All auditing firms will comply with requirements

established by the California State Controller’s Office and Government Auditing Standards, issued by

the Comptroller General of the United States. Your responses should adhere to the following format

and order for ease of analysis.

1. Executive Summary

Give a summary in layman’s language that briefly outlines your proposal to supply IAS

for all of the District’s financial records.

2. Scope of Services

Include the following:

1. All District operations including:

o Associated Student Body Operations

o Food Services Program

o Transportation Services

o Adult Education

o Fixed Assets Inventory

o Warehouse Inventory

o Food Service Inventory

o State School Facilities Programs

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o Building Corporation

o General Obligation Bonds

o All other services as required by K-12 Audit Guide issued by the State

Controller’s Office

2. Compliance with the following:

o Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP),

o Governmental Auditing Standards (GASB),

o State Controller Audit of Local Agencies,

o U.S. Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133,

3. Completion of Government-Wide Annual Audit Report and Presentation to the Vista

Unified Board of Trustees

4. Completion of the Annual Measure LL Building Fund audit

3. Specific Pricing Options

The District is requesting specific proposals for contracts for:

• Three years with two annual extension provisions. {2025-26; 2026-27; 2027-28}

4. Qualifications and References

Please include a profile of your company to include as much of the following as you can:

• Number of existing and past customers with contact names and phone numbers

• Copy of most recent peer review report

• Firm License, affiliations and associations

• Description of continuing education training given over the past 2 years to all audit

team members who are listed in the proposal

• A statement regarding your independence

• A statement regarding the status of any disciplinary actions against the firm

• Background of your firm

• Size of firm and location of offices

• An overview of your audit approach

• Contractual fee including hourly rates for each staffing level assigned

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• Whether your normal hourly rate has been discounted

• Whether you will subcontract out and if so, the qualifications of the intended

subcontractor(s)

• A statement of being properly insured against fraud, errors and omissions

• Your proposed audit timeline

5. Evaluation Criteria

The District reserves the right to use its discretion in the selection of a public accounting

firm (PAF) and in the administration of this RFP/Q and, as such, the District’s decision

shall be final. VUSD will determine which response(s) afford(s) the best overall value

with emphasis on cost effective service. In any case, the PAF is expected to be highly

qualified and to provide reliable, thorough and consistent services.

Additional information and oral presentations may be required.

Respondents may submit additional supporting documentation but, in any case, shall

respond to the RFP/Q in the order and format referenced above as closely as possible.

6. Attachments

Respondents shall complete the attachments:

A – Respondent’s Information

B – Non-Disclosure Agreement

7. Contract Format

• A sample contract form is attached to this RFP/Q

8. All responses will be submitted no later than February 23, 2026 @ 2:00 pm to the

following:

Mr. Kevin Lesko

Purchasing Director

kevinlesko@vistausd.org

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Attachment A – Respondent’s Information

Statements shall be complete and accurate and in the form requested. Omission, inaccuracy or

misstatement may be cause for the rejection of a proposal.

Legal Name of Firm

Date Established under Current Name

Street Address

Firm’s Telephone Number

State/Zip

Firm’s Fax Number

Type of Organization

Firm’s World Wide Web Address

(Corporation, Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, etc.)

Parent Company (if any)

□ Yes

(date)  No

Registered to do business in California

Business License (Documented)

Taxpayer ID Number (Federal)

Name of Principal Contact

Title of Principal Contact

Direct Phone Number of Contact

Principal Contact E-mail Address

Address for Correspondence

State/Zip for Correspondence

List any subcontractors proposed, their phone numbers, and areas of responsibility:

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