Independent Audit Services / City Auditor

The City of Worcester issued an open RFP (CR‑7759‑W2) for three‑year independent audit services covering the City’s annual comprehensive financial reports, component‑unit audits (WRS, WRA, DCU Center), single‑audit of federal awards, and special‑project testing. The contract includes mandatory deliverable dates, a mandatory CPA license requirement, insurance and bonding provisions, and offers the City a discretionary option for two additional one‑year renewals. The award went to the firm CLA. • Scope: Full‑service municipal audits (city, pension system, redevelopment authority, DCU Center) plus single‑audit of federal awards. • Term: Three fiscal years (ending 30 Jun 2024) with up to two optional one‑year extensions. • Requirements: CPA licensure, performance/bid bonds, insurance minimums, 120‑day proposal validity, no subcontracting without consent. • Budget clues: FY 2021 fee breakdown totals $210,125; estimated three‑year contract value ≈ $630,000.