What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe School District of Pittsburgh seeks proposals from Certified Public Accounting firms to conduct annual external auditing services of its financial records. The scope covers three fiscal years ending December 31, 2026, through December 31, 2028, requiring the delivery of final audit reports by June 30 of each subsequent year. Only USA organizations are eligible to apply. Applicants must submit one original and four hard copies to 341 South Bellefield Avenue by 12:00 p.m. on December 9, 2026, as electronic and fax submissions will not be accepted. The buyer will evaluate proposals on a 100-point scale based on experience and qualifications (30 points), fee proposal (30 points), ability to meet district needs (20 points), and the plan of work (20 points).
Scope of work
- Audit of School District financial records for fiscal years ending December 31, 2026-2028
- Observe adequacy of internal control systems and issue management letter to School Board Members if material weaknesses are noted
- Issue final audit reports by June 30th of each subsequent year
- Provide copies of working papers at no cost upon request
- Perform Single Audit compliance in accordance with OMB circular A-133 and applicable professional standards
- Conduct tests to deliver an audit complying with GAAP and GASB pronouncements
- Incorporate audit report into the annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR)
- Print and bind the ACFR and Independent Auditor's Report and provide complete ACFR in PDF and Word format
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Ability to Meet the Specific Needs of the School District of Pittsburgh | 20 points |
| Experience and Qualifications | 30 points |
| Plan of Work | 20 points |
| Fee | 30 points |
| Special reasons, such as EBE eligible | extra (5) points |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be a Certified Public Accounting Firm
- Experience auditing Pennsylvania school districts and local government units/non-profits
- Experience auditing school districts with enrollment of 15,000 students or more
- Experience with the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Documents to include with your response
- Letter of Transmittal signed by an authorized officer
- Firm Experience and Qualifications overview, including Pennsylvania office locations
- Audit Team resumes and completed CPE listings for assigned partner, manager, senior, and other staff
- Detailed Plan of Work
- Sample engagement letter for the year ended December 31, 2026
- Equal Employment Opportunity description, criminal conviction disclosures, pending indictment disclosures, and conflict of interest disclosures
- Fixed Fee Proposal detailing hourly rates and estimated hours
- Proof of current EBE certification (MBE, WBE, DBE, or 8(A)) if applicable, or Good Faith Effort documentation
How to submit
- Method
- Hard copy delivery (electronic format or faxed proposals will not be accepted)
- Instructions
- Submit one (1) original and four (4) copies to Laura Rossetti, Director of Finance, School District of Pittsburgh, 341 South Bellefield Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Proposals should not exceed fifty (50) pages on 8 1/2 x 11 paper, single spaced, minimum 10 pt font.