Financial Audit

The Town of Stoughton (Stoughton Public Schools) is seeking a Massachusetts‑licensed CPA firm to perform an independent agreed‑upon procedures engagement covering internal controls, compliance, procurement, significant‑transaction review, and forensic analysis for the district’s three‑year fiscal period (July 1 2023 – June 30 2026). The engagement will result in a comprehensive final report suitable for the School Committee and public disclosure. The firm must have at least ten years of relevant governmental audit experience, hold a CPA license in MA, and demonstrate forensic accounting capabilities. Proposals must be submitted in hard‑copy form by October 16 2026, with questions due by October 5 2026. Work is expected to commence in December 2026. • Scope includes internal‑controls review, MA school‑finance compliance, assessment, procurement, duplicate payments, and forensic fraud‑risk testing. • Deliverables: interim status updates and a detailed final report with findings, recommendations, and any fraud alerts. • Minimum qualifications: ≥10 years governmental audit experience, MA CPA licensure, proven forensic expertise, and recent peer‑review report.