District-Wide External Financial Auditing Services

The Austin Community College District (ACC) issued an RFQ for district‑wide external financial auditing services covering the fiscal year 1 Sep 2024 – 31 Aug 2025, with a potential extension of up to four additional years. The scope includes the annual financial statement audit, single‑audit compliance, review of all district funds, evaluation of internal controls, and delivery of the final audit report to the Board of Trustees. ACC will provide workspace and staff assistance, while the awarded firm must assign a qualified audit manager and an in‑charge accountant with at least two years of experience auditing community colleges or comparable public entities. The award was made to CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) following a competitive process that attracted multiple qualified bidders. Submission of the RFQ response was required by 7 May 2025, with a separate rates and fee schedule due by 9 May 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 1 July 2025 and runs for an initial one‑year term, with the possibility of four one‑year extensions. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with Texas and federal audit standards, small‑business participation (minimum 30 % SLBE), and specific insurance and bonding requirements. • Scope: Comprehensive external audit (financial statements, single audit, internal‑control assessment) for the entire ACC district. • Awarded Vendor: CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA). • Timeline: RFQ response due 7 May 2025; award announced 17 Jun 2025; contract start 1 Jul 2025; up to four optional extensions. • Requirements: CPA licensure in Texas, insurance minimums, staffing qualifications, and a 30 % small‑business participation plan.