External Auditing Services
- Client
- Syracuse, New York
- RFP Number
- ACCT-26833
- Posted
- 10/2/2026
- Category
- Auditing, Finance and Accounting
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services (OCM BOCES) seeks proposals for external auditing services under RFP-227-16. The selected vendor will audit financial statements for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2027, and June 30, 2028, for possible use by OCM BOCES and its member school districts. The auditor must perform the work on-site in accordance with Chapter 263 of the New York State Laws of 2005 and Board of Regents regulations. Bidders must be onshore (USA only) entities and provide required non-collusive proposal certifications, proof of insurance, and fingerprint clearances for personnel interacting directly with students. Proposers must submit their responses digitally via email or online, or physically by December 3, 2026, at 1:30 pm for public opening at the Liverpool, NY location. The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all proposals at its February 11, 2027 meeting. Vendors must submit pricing proposal details without minimum order constraints, and any accepted proposal will remain binding per the specifications.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from RFP-227-16 External Auditing Services.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The issuing organization is soliciting proposals from qualified accounting firms to provide external certified auditing services. The contract covers financial statement audits for fiscal years ending June 30, 2027 and June 30, 2028, with options for extensions. Qualified local, regional, or national auditing firms are eligible to submit proposals.
- Issued by
- Board of Education of Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services
- Query period
- October 4, 2026 through November 1, 2026
- Proposals due
- December 3, 2026, at 1:30 pm
- Proposals publicly opened
- December 3, 2026, at 1:30 pm
- Board of Education Meeting for award rejection or approval
- February 11, 2027
- How to submit
- Sealed hard copy in a plain, opaque envelope; additional digital copy on flash drive or CD preferred; faxed or emailed proposals are not accepted
- Submission details
- Seven physical copies must be received at Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES Purchasing Department, 110 Elwood Davis Road, Liverpool, NY 13088
- Contract term
- Fiscal years ending June 30, 2027 and June 30, 2028, with option to extend for one additional year up to three total years
- Place of performance
- Syracuse, NY, Liverpool, NY, and participating member school districts
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), Statutory Workers' Compensation and NYS Disability, Professional Errors and Omissions ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), Umbrella/Excess Insurance ($3,000,000 each occurrence and aggregate)
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Scope of work
- External financial auditing services for fiscal years ending June 30, 2027 and June 30, 2028
- Development of risk assessment and annual review of district funds
- Preparation of management letters summarizing audit findings and material weaknesses
- Filing of final audit reports and supporting documentation by September 30 each year
- Interim spring fieldwork supporting transaction testing and asset existence tests
- Special audits or management services as required
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified certified auditing firm
- Fingerprinting and criminal background check clearance by NYS Education Department for staff in direct contact with students
Documents to include with the bid
- Letter of transmittal
- Proposer's Response Sheet
- Names and resumes of assigned personnel and partners in charge
- Copy of last peer-review report
- Proposal Certifications including Non-Collusive Proposal Certification
- Iranian Energy Divestment Certification
- Proposer's Acknowledgement of Terms and Conditions
- Proposer's Exclusions Page
- References
- Certificate of Insurance complying with Appendix D
Source and verification
Original sourceCraxy AI summarizes this opportunity from the original listing and available solicitation documents. Confirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing source before responding.
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