EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES

The City of Alvarado, Texas is seeking a certified public accounting firm to perform the City's annual audit, issue opinions on the related financial statements, and provide other auditing services for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026. The selected firm will be required to ensure compliance with all applicable Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, and the requirements outlined in 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart F. The final audit report must be presented to City Council at the regularly scheduled meeting in February 2027. • The audit will cover the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and may include a Single Audit for federal funds. • The selected firm shall provide technical assistance on new audit and accounting standards impacting the City. • The firm will evaluate the City's compliance with the Texas Public Funds Investment Act. • The firm shall be accessible to the City on accounting matters as they arise.