Auditor for Township & Water/Sewer Utility

This contract is a one‑year, firm‑fixed‑price agreement between the Township of Barnegat, NJ and the accounting firm Holman Frenia Allison, P.C. to perform a GAAS‑compliant financial‑statement audit of the municipality’s 2024 accounts, including supplemental schedules, single‑audit compliance testing, and related reporting to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. The auditor will also provide optional non‑attest services such as assistance with unaudited financial statements, debt statements, and budget preparation, each with separate fee caps. Payments are made monthly as invoices are presented, and the audit documentation must be retained for at least five years. The contract runs from January 1 2024 through December 31 2024, with the audit report to be completed in 2025 and required data submission by September 30 2025. • Primary deliverable: GAAS‑compliant audit report, internal‑control report, and compliance report for FY 2024. • Fixed audit fee: $61,150; optional services billed hourly or at capped rates. • No competitive solicitation was indicated; the agreement appears to be a sole‑source award. • Retention, confidentiality, and independence clauses are included, with immediate termination possible for non‑payment.