Independent Financial Process and Internal Controls Assessment Services for FY 2018/19–2025/26

The City of San Bernardino seeks proposals from qualified, independent certified public accounting firms to assess its principal financial processes and internal controls for Fiscal Years 2018/19 through FY 2025/26. The risk-based assessment will evaluate compliance with municipal codes, council actions, adopted budgets, policies, delegated authority, and contractual requirements, covering budget development, procurement, contract administration, payroll, restricted funds, financial reporting, and prior audit corrective actions. Eligible applicants are onshore (USA-only) independent certified public accounting firms, and the selected firm will perform the work offsite under a one-year contract. The City has not specified a budget and is requesting proposals. Firms must submit proposals electronically through the City’s online bid management provider, Planetbids, by 3:00 pm on December 10, 2026. The City will return proposals received by fax, email, telephone, mail, hand delivery, or any other method unopened.