Professional Auditing Services

The City of Garland is seeking a qualified firm of certified public accountants to audit its financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, with the option of auditing its financial statements for each of the four subsequent fiscal years. The audit will be performed in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS) and Government Auditing Standards (2024 Revision). The auditor will be required to express an opinion on the City's financial statements, report on internal control over financial reporting and compliance, and perform a Single Audit in accordance with Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200 (Uniform Guidance). Some key responsibilities of the auditor include: • Expressing an opinion on the fair presentation of the City's financial statements • Reporting on internal control over financial reporting and compliance • Performing a Single Audit in accordance with Uniform Guidance • Identifying potential audit challenges and describing proposed resolution strategies • Providing sample formats for all required reports, including the Independent Auditor's Report and Single Audit Reports The City will provide assistance to the auditor, including finance department and clerical assistance, internal audit staff assistance, and electronic data processing assistance. The proposal should include a technical proposal and a cost proposal. The technical proposal should demonstrate the qualifications, competence, and capacity of the firm to undertake the audit, while the cost proposal should include all pricing necessary to perform the services described in the RFP.