Description
The Burke County Board of Education is seeking a qualified independent auditor to perform a financial and compliance examination of the unit's basic financial statements, supplementary information, and compliance reports. The audit will be conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, Government Auditing Standards, and other applicable laws and regulations. The selected auditor will be responsible for preparing the financial statements, conducting fieldwork, and submitting a draft of the audit report. The contract is expected to be awarded on April 27, 2026, and the audit must be completed within five months following the fiscal year-end.
The key responsibilities of the auditor include:
• Preparing the financial statements and supplementary information
• Conducting fieldwork and audits
• Submitting a draft of the audit report
• Providing assistance to the unit's staff in preparing the management discussion and analysis
• Maintaining working papers and making them available upon request
The unit prefers that interim fieldwork be completed in mid to late June, early July, and year-end fieldwork should begin in mid-August and be completed by October 15th.