RFP Auditor 26-27

The Berlin Borough Board of Education is seeking a qualified public‑accounting firm to serve as its auditor for the 2026‑27 fiscal year and to provide related advisory services. The contract is a one‑year term (July 1 2026 – June 30 2027) and will be awarded to the firm that best meets the qualification criteria, demonstrates relevant experience, and submits a competitive fee proposal. • Scope of work includes conducting the mandatory financial audit of the Board, offering compliance advice, and delivering any special services (e.g., tax or consulting) to the school‑board client. • Minimum qualifications: at least two licensed CPAs with ≥ 7 years experience, two registered school‑board accountants with ≥ 5 years experience, and a total of ≥ 10 years auditing NJ boards of education; the firm’s principal office must be located in New Jersey. • Required deliverables: detailed description of services, past school‑board client list, hourly billing rates for all staff, peer‑review report, and a full suite of compliance certifications (political‑contribution, Iran‑related, non‑collusion, insurance, etc.). • Submission deadline is Thursday, May 14 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (sealed). The award will be made after evaluation of the proposals; no fixed contract value is disclosed, with payment based on the hourly rates provided.