PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES

Knox County is seeking a qualified firm to provide professional auditing services. The selected firm will be responsible for conducting a financial and compliance audit in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards. The audit will include the examination of the County's financial statements, as well as those of its component units. The firm will be required to provide a work plan, including an explanation of the audit methodology to be followed, and to commit to meeting the interim and final deadlines for work under the contract. The contract will be for a period of one year, with the option to renew for additional years. • The firm must have experience in governmental accounting and auditing, and must be independent of the County and its component units. • The firm must provide a narrative description of the organization of the project team and a key professional personnel roster. • The firm must provide an affirmative statement that the key personnel to be assigned to this engagement have complied with continuing professional education requirements. • The firm must provide references from at least three previous clients, preferably government entities.