Professional Auditing Services for Financial Reports and Utility Bond Compliance

The City of Independence Procurement Division seeks proposals for professional auditing services for a one-year contract period. The selected auditor must review financial statements, notes, and required supplementary information for the annual comprehensive financial report, issue auditor reports, and provide a management letter covering internal controls and accounting procedures. Additional tasks include preparing compliance letters for utility bonds, reporting on general management cost allocations, offering Single Audit services, and providing consultation on new GASB pronouncements. Eligibility requires onshore USA entities to perform work onsite, and awarded firms must hold proof of insurance and a City of Independence business license. Prospective respondents must submit questions online via Public Purchase by November 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time, and submit final proposals online through the same platform by December 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time. An evaluation committee will rank proposals and may interview top respondents, ultimately recommending the firm offering the most reliable and cost-effective services to the City Council.