RFP - External Audit Services

Background
The City of St. Marys, Georgia, is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to establish a contract for the professional services of a Certified Public Accountant (the auditor) for financial and compliance audits. The goal is to ensure that the financial statements present fairly the financial position of all activities and comply with applicable laws and regulations.

The contract will span five consecutive fiscal years from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2031, with two one-year options subject to annual review and appropriation availability.

Work Details
The auditor will conduct financial and compliance audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Government Auditing Standards. Specific audit objectives include:

- Determining whether financial statements present fairly the respective financial position.
- Understanding internal controls over financial reporting.
- Providing reasonable assurance that financial statements are free of material misstatements.
- Verifying compliance with laws and regulations.
- Preparing required audit reports including standard reports on financial statements, internal controls, and compliance.

The auditor must also prepare a management letter addressing exceptions in accounting practices and deficiencies in internal control.

Period of Performance
The contract period is for five (5) years beginning with the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, through the fiscal year ended June 30, 2031, with two one-year options.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed at the City of St. Marys located at 418 Osborne Street, St. Marys, Georgia.

Bidder Requirements
Auditors must be registered as a Public Accountant in the State of Georgia and provide a list of ten current clients in Georgia. Proposals must include a signed original RFP response, three copies of the technical proposal, and one original cost proposal submitted in a separate sealed envelope.

Auditors must meet mandatory criteria including proper licensing for public practice as a CPA in Georgia and adherence to independence requirements.