What the buyer needs
AI summaryEchols County seeks proposals from qualified accounting firms for annual financial audits. The firm must be experienced in Georgia local government auditing, including governmental and enterprise funds and federal award compliance.
Scope of work
- Independent audit of basic financial statements under GAAS, Yellow Book, GASB, and Georgia law.
- Preparation of draft annual financial statements, accompanying notes, and required supplementary schedules.
- Audit of governmental funds, Water Enterprise Fund, custodial funds, and component units.
- Examination of SPLOST and TSPLOST expenditure schedules and E-911 revenue and expenditure reporting.
- Federal Single Audit and Data Collection Form assistance, if federal awards meet the threshold.
- Report on internal control over financial reporting and compliance, plus written management letter.
- Presentation of audit results and management letter to the Board of Commissioners upon request.
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Firm strength and assigned audit team | 30 points |
| Quality management and peer review | 20 points |
| Relevant experience and client references | 25 points |
| Understanding of scope and audit approach | 25 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Independent certified public accounting firm authorized to practice public accounting in Georgia.
- Compliance with AICPA and Government Auditing Standards independence requirements.
- Recent experience auditing Georgia counties or similar local governments.
- Participation in E-Verify (O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91) prior to contract execution.
Documents to include with your response
- Separately sealed Technical Proposal (two paper copies and one USB copy)
- Separately sealed Cost Proposal (one paper copy)
- Evidence of authorization to practice public accounting in Georgia
- Confirmation of compliance with AICPA and Government Auditing Standards independence
- Most recent peer review report and related correspondence
- Three governmental client references
- Addenda acknowledgments
- Signed Proposal Certification
- Trade secret affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72(a)(34), if applicable
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy and USB drive delivered by mail, courier, or in person
- Instructions
- Deliver one sealed package to 110 General Deloach Road, Statenville, GA 31648 (or mail to P.O. Box 190, Statenville, GA 31648) containing a separately sealed technical proposal (two paper copies and one USB copy) and a separately sealed cost proposal (one paper copy). Email and fax submissions are not accepted.