About this opportunity
AI summaryCASA for Douglas County requires a qualified certified public accounting firm to provide offsite, independent financial statement audit services for the fiscal year ending June 30. The scope includes auditing annual financial statements, evaluating internal controls over cash, payroll, and grant accounting, assessing restricted funds, and potentially handling Form 990 tax reporting matters under a three-year anticipated engagement. Eligible applicants are USA-based firms with authority to provide attest services in Nebraska, a valid Nebraska firm permit, and demonstrated experience conducting audits for 501(c)(3) nonprofits receiving grant funding. Questions are due by November 2, 2026, and electronic PDF proposals must be submitted by November 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM Central Time. Proposals will be evaluated on criteria including nonprofit audit experience (20% weight) and overall cost/value (10% weight).
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- CASA for Douglas County
Scope of work
- Conduct an independent financial statement audit for the fiscal year ending June 30
- Issue an independent auditor's report on the financial statements
- Review statements of financial position, activities, functional expenses, cash flows, and related disclosures
- Evaluate internal controls relevant to financial reporting and identify deficiencies
- Evaluate accounting and reporting for government, foundation, and restricted grant resources
- Perform a federal Single Audit/Uniform Guidance engagement if applicable and authorized
- Provide a written management letter identifying internal control observations and financial risks
- Present audit results to the Executive Director, Director of Finance, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Nonprofit audit experience | 20% |
| Comparable size/complexity | 15% |
| Audit team qualifications | 15% |
| Audit methodology and approach | 15% |
| Internal-control and grant-compliance expertise | 10% |
| Communication and Board/Finance Committee support | 10% |
| References and demonstrated performance | 5% |
| Overall cost/value | 10% |
Minimum qualifications
- Current authority to provide attest services in Nebraska and compliance with Nebraska Board of Public Accountancy requirements
- Attest services provided through a firm or affiliated entity holding the required Nebraska firm permit
- Experience conducting independent financial statement audits for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
- Experience with organizations receiving government and foundation grants
- Experience with organizations of comparable size and complexity
- Knowledge of nonprofit accounting and reporting requirements
- Experience with restricted contributions, grant-funded revenue, and nonprofit functional expense reporting
Documents to include with your response
- Firm Information
- Firm Experience
- Proposed Audit Team biographies
- Audit Approach
- Deliverables list
- Technology and Security description
- At least three nonprofit references
- Completed Fee Proposal Form
- Appendix A – Firm Information Form
- Appendix C – Fee Certification
Key dates
- RFP Issued
- 10/26/2026
- Questions Due
- 11/2/2026
- Responses to Questions
- 11/9/2026
- Proposals Due
- Monday, November 16, 2026 at 5pm Central Time
- Evaluation
- 11/20/26
- Firm Selected
- 11/24/2026
- Board Approval
- 12/8/2026
- Audit Planning
- July-August 2027
- Fieldwork
- September 2027
- Draft Financial Statements
- September-October 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submit proposals electronically in PDF format to Executive Director Kimberly C. Sherrod Barnes at [email protected] with Subject: RFP – Independent Financial Audit Services.
Contract details
- Term
- Initial three-year engagement, subject to annual Board approval
- Funding
- Uniform Guidance, 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F