About this opportunity
AI summaryMacon County, Illinois is requesting proposals from qualified independent CPA firms licensed in Illinois to provide professional auditing services. The selected firm will audit the County's financial statements for the fiscal years ending November 30, 2026, 2027, and 2028, and provide related reports, management letters, and state filings. Eligible applicants must be USA-based firms meeting peer review and government auditing education requirements, with a senior field auditor on site during the audit. Proposals must include firm qualifications, state license numbers, key personnel resumes, an estimated completion timeline, peer review reports, enforcement action disclosures, and a completed fee schedule. Applicants can submit responses digitally via email or as sealed physical proposals to the Macon County Auditor's office by November 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST. The County Finance Committee will evaluate proposals based on the firm's experience in Illinois government audits, team qualifications, and cost competitiveness.
Scope of work
- Independent audit of financial statements in accordance with GAAS and Government Auditing Standards
- Single Audit in accordance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) if federal expenditures exceed threshold
- Annual Circuit Clerk compliance audit in accordance with Administrative Office of Illinois Courts guidelines
- Preparation of management letters, findings, and recommendations for improvements
- Assisting in converting financial information and preparing financial statements using accrual basis of accounting
- Preparation of the Annual Financial Report (AFR) and other required state filings
- Attendance at meetings with County officials or County Board to present findings
- Final electronic copies of all reports and supporting deliverables in PDF format
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Qualifications and experience of the firm in Illinois government audits | Not specified |
| Qualifications of assigned personnel | Not specified |
| Proposed audit approach and understanding of scope | Not specified |
| Responsiveness to the RFP | Not specified |
| References of the firm | Not specified |
| Audit schedule | Not specified |
| Cost competitiveness | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed certified public accounting (CPA) firm to practice in the State of Illinois
- Audit supervised by a licensed CPA experienced and knowledgeable in Illinois government auditing
- Meet continuing professional education requirements of Government Auditing Standards
- Senior field auditor must be on site during the audit
- At least five references from similar governmental clients for audits performed within the last 2 years
Documents to include with your response
- Firm background, office location, size, and Illinois license number
- Description of proposed audit methodology, timeline, and estimated hours
- Names and resumes of key personnel
- Five references from similar governmental clients
- Copy of most recent peer review report
- Disclosure of enforcement actions during past three years or in progress
- Detailed Cost Proposal breaking down maximum fees
- Appendix A Proposed Fee Schedule
- Appendix B Proposer Certification
Key dates
- Proposals due
- November 16, 2026 1:00 PM CST
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Provide two (2) copies in a sealed envelope marked INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES on the outside lower left corner, submitted to Macon County Auditor.
Contract details
- Term
- Three fiscal years ending November 30, 2026, 2027, and 2028
- Place of performance
- Macon County, Illinois
- Funding
- 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Guidance