External Audit Services

The government authority in Bakersfield, CA requires a highly qualified consultant to provide external audit services. The buyer needs the selected accountant to perform periodic independent audits of agency financial statements, review accounting procedures, and recommend improvements to accounting procedures and internal control systems. The scope covers annual financial statement audits for four fiscal years from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2031. Additionally, the accountant must prepare and submit an annual Letter of Recommendation to Management after each audit for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2027, June 30, 2028, June 20, 2029, and June 30, 2030, as applicable. The buyer restricts eligibility to onshore vendors located in the USA only, and the consultant will perform the work offsite. The contract period spans one year, and the buyer is looking for proposals to determine the budget. Bidders must submit all questions no later than September 9, 2026.