AUDITING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR.

The City of Port Arthur is seeking a qualified firm of certified public accountants to audit its financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, with the option of auditing its financial statements for each of the four subsequent fiscal years. The audit shall be performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards as set forth by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and other relevant standards. The selected firm will be responsible for expressing an opinion on the fair presentation of the City's financial statements, as well as providing reports on internal control structure and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Key services include: • Auditing the City's financial statements • Expressing an opinion on the fair presentation of the financial statements • Providing reports on internal control structure and compliance • Performing limited procedures involving required supplementary information • Issuing a report on compliance and internal control over financial reporting • Communicating any reportable conditions found during the audit Some of the key factors that will be considered in the evaluation of proposals include: • Firm qualifications and experience • Personnel qualifications • Project approach • Quality of response The City is looking for a firm with experience in auditing municipal governments, a strong understanding of generally accepted auditing standards, and the ability to provide high-quality services in a timely and efficient manner.