RFP 26-43 Professional Auditing Services

The City of Evanston is seeking qualified certified public accountants to perform financial statement audits for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with optional extensions for the next four fiscal years. Audits must follow GAAS, GAO Government Auditing Standards, the Single Audit Act, and OMB Circular A‑133, as well as any specific Illinois Tax Increment Financing District requirements. This long‑term engagement offers a multi‑year audit contract for a municipal client, requiring expertise in governmental accounting, compliance, and reporting. • Perform annual audits of the City’s financial statements in accordance with federal and state standards. • Potential to extend the audit services for four additional fiscal years (up to five years total). • Must adhere to specific Illinois tax increment financing district reporting requirements. • Deliver audit reports, management letters, and compliance findings electronically via DemandStar. • All submissions are to be made electronically; registration on DemandStar is required.