External Auditing Services for Seminole County Board of County Commissioners

The County is soliciting the services of qualified firms of Certified Public Accountants to audit the financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, 2027, and 2028. The audit will be performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and will include expressing an opinion on the fair presentation of the basic financial statements. The auditor will also review the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and provide any special technical assistance necessary to ensure the County continues to meet the requirements of the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for Excellence in Financial Reporting. • The audit will include a report on internal control over financial reporting and on compliance and other matters for each financial reporting level receiving an audit opinion. • The auditor will review the Annual Financial Report reconciliation to the ACFR for the State Department of Financial Services. • The auditor will provide drafts and all recommendations, revisions, and suggestions for improvement to each Constitutional Officer prior to issuance of their Special Purpose financial statements. • The auditor will attend periodic status meetings on the progress of the audit with the Clerk of Circuit Court and Comptroller staff. • The auditor will present the ACFR to the Board of County Commissioners at a Board meeting in April.