Bid 23-02 Professional Municipal Auditing Service

The City of Rochester, NH is seeking a qualified New Hampshire‑licensed CPA firm to perform comprehensive municipal auditing services for three fiscal years (FY 2022‑2024), with potential one‑year renewal options. The scope includes full financial statement audits, compliance (Single Audit) reporting, state‑required MS‑535 and MS‑61 reports, internal‑control assessment, management letters, and ad‑hoc consulting on GASB and accounting matters. Deliverables must be submitted by the end of January each year, with field work concentrated in the fourth quarter. Bids were accepted through July 20, 2022, and the contract value is projected at roughly $50‑$53 k per year. • Full‑scale audit of financial statements for FY 2022, 2023, 2024 (including GAAP and GAGAS compliance) • Preparation of state‑required MS‑535 and MS‑61 reports, internal‑control and management‑letter reports, and immediate reporting of any irregularities • Mandatory attendance at pre‑planning, periodic, exit conferences, and a City‑Council presentation; optional informal advisory services throughout the contract period • Eligibility limited to NH‑licensed CPA firms with demonstrated municipal‑audit experience, required insurance, and independence standards.