Professional Auditing Services
- Client
- City of Citrus Heights RFP - Professional Auditing Services
- RFP Number
- ACCT-26944
- Posted
- 10/10/2026
- Category
- Auditing, Finance and Accounting
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe City of Citrus Heights, California, is requesting proposals from independent, onshore US CPA firms to provide professional auditing services. The selected firm will audit the primary government financial statements, test compliance under the Single Audit Act and Uniform Guidance, prepare internal control memorandums and management letters, and review the appropriations limit. Work will be performed offsite for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2027, 2028, and 2029. Eligible applicants must be properly licensed in California and independent under GAAS and GAGAS standards. The contract term is three years, with the City retaining an option to extend for up to two additional one-year engagements. Final annual reports are due by December 15 of each year. Questions must be submitted via email to Dena Jenkins, Finance Manager, by 5:00 PM PT on October 23, 2026. Proposals are due as a single PDF by email to [email protected] by 5:00 PM PT on November 6, 2026. Proposals must include an all-inclusive maximum price breakdown, firm and staff qualifications, and a detailed audit approach. City staff will evaluate proposals based on experience, team qualifications, office structure, schedule, and cost.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from RFP_Audit_Services_2026-FINAL.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The City of Citrus Heights is seeking proposals from qualified independent certified public accounting firms to audit its financial statements for fiscal years ending June 30, 2027, 2028, and 2029. The engagement includes financial statement audits, single audits, internal control letters, and grant audits. Bidding is open to qualified independent CPA firms licensed in California.
- Issued by
- City of Citrus Heights
- RFP Issue Date
- Friday, 10/09/2026
- Questions due
- Friday, 10/23/2026 @ 5:00 PM PT
- Proposals due
- Friday, 11/6/2026 at 5:00 PM PT
- Firm interviews (as needed)
- November 16, 2026
- Contract awarded by City Council
- December 9, 2026
- How to submit
- Submission details
- Submit one PDF by email to [email protected] with subject line Auditing Services RFP Response - [Your Company Name] by 5:00 PM PT on 11/6/2026.
- Contract term
- Three (3) years, with option to extend for up to two additional one-year engagements.
- Place of performance
- Citrus Heights, California / Offsite
- Insurance and bonding
- Statutory Workers' Compensation, Employer's Liability, Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability Insurance.
- Funding
- 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), Single Audit Act, BSCC 1147-23 Agreement (Organized Retail Theft Grant)
How proposals are evaluated
| Experience with similar cities | |
| Audit team technical experience and qualifications | |
| Office size and structure | |
| Schedule of work and ability to meet completion dates | |
| Cost |
Scope of work
- Audit primary government financial statements in conformity with GAAP and GAAS, including MD&A and RSI review.
- Perform Single Audit testing compliance with Single Audit Act and 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F.
- Prepare Memorandum on Internal Control Structure and Management Letter.
- Test compliance with Proposition 111 Article XIII B appropriations (Gann) limit calculations.
- Respond in writing to GFOA recommendations associated with ACFR submission.
- Audit City of Citrus Heights 401(a) Money Purchase Plan and prepare Transportation Development Act report.
- Perform financial audit of Organized Retail Theft Grant under BSCC 1147-23 Agreement and submit report by June 1, 2028.
Minimum qualifications
- Firm and key professional staff must be licensed to practice in California.
- Independent of the City of Citrus Heights as defined by GAAS and GAGAS.
- Experience auditing local governments and preparing ACFRs in a format acceptable to GFOA.
- Submission of recent external quality control (peer) review report including government engagements.
Documents to include with the bid
- Title page
- Table of contents
- Signed transmittal letter
- Statement of License to practice in California
- Independence statement under GAAS and GAGAS
- Firm qualifications and experience statement
- Partner, supervisory, and staff qualifications and experience
- Similar engagements and at least 5 current references
- Audit approach and work plan
- Cost proposal (Attachment A and Attachment B)
Verify important details
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