Auditor of State RFP 2026-7

The Iowa Auditor of State is seeking a qualified public accounting firm to perform agreed‑upon‑procedure audits (city periodic examinations) for five Iowa municipalities and any associated municipal utilities for the fiscal year ending 30 June 2026. The contractor must deliver separate audit reports for each city, provide per‑diem billing statements, and retain working papers for five years. Proposals must include separate technical and cost sections; confidential information requests are permitted under strict guidelines. Evaluation will be based on cost and qualifications. • Scope: Audits of five cities (Davis City, Kellerton, Lineville, Millerton, Promise City) plus any separate municipal utilities. • Deliverables: PDF audit reports (ADA‑compliant after 26 April 2027), billing statements, five‑year access to working papers. • Timeline: Proposals due 6 July 2026; award expected 13 July 2026; examinations cover 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026; final reports due 30 June 2027. • Requirements: Firm must be licensed in Iowa, independent of the cities, and follow AICPA Attestation Standards and GAGAS. Separate technical and cost proposals; optional confidential‑treatment request form.