RFP-FY27-0002 - Audit Services

The Town of Forest Heights is seeking an independent certified public accounting or governmental auditing firm to perform a comprehensive audit of its grant‑administration activities for two specific periods (Jan 10 2023‑Apr 10 2023 and May 17 2024‑Jan 15 2025). The audit must trace each grant from application through final disposition, verify compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, assess internal controls, and deliver a detailed final report and electronic grant inventory. • Scope includes review of grant announcements, applications, scoring materials, award documentation, payment records, invoices, receipts, and post‑award monitoring. • Auditor must reconcile grant inventories to the Town’s financial records and evaluate internal controls, segregation of duties, and conflict‑of‑interest disclosures. • Deliverables: draft report for comment, final report with findings/recommendations, and an electronic comprehensive grant schedule. • Proposals due electronically by 5:00 PM on October 22, 2026; work to commence within 10 calendar days of award and continue until final report acceptance. • Required qualifications: experience with municipal, governmental, nonprofit, and grant‑program audits; three professional references; disclosure of any conflicts of interest. • Fee structure must be disclosed (fixed, hourly, not‑to‑exceed, etc.) and include any reimbursable expenses.