Oconee County Board of Commissioners

The buyer is seeking a Certified Public Accountant to conduct financial statement and compliance audits. The auditor will prepare financial statements, conduct audits in accordance with required standards, test internal controls and compliance, and prepare required reports. The engagement includes auditing Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax expenditures and examining hotel/motel tax compliance. The initial contract is for one year with four one-year renewal options.

• 1/29/2025 - Questions Due
• 2/6/2025 - Responses to Questions Issued
• 2/13/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Licensed for public practice as a certified public accountant
• Independent and licensed to practice in Georgia
• No conflict of interest with other work for the County
• Meets independence requirements of Government Auditing Standards
• Staff meet continuing education requirements of Government Auditing Standards
• No record of substandard audit work

• Prepare financial statements and assist with year-end adjusting journal entries
• Conduct financial and compliance audits in accordance with required standards
• Test internal controls and compliance with laws, regulations, and grant agreements
• Verify and test Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax expenditures
• Prepare required audit reports and management letter
• Present draft reports to County for review before final issuance
• Provide recommendations for corrective actions on audit findings
• Conduct audit in accordance with Government Auditing Standards
• Perform Single Audit if required
• Examine hotel/motel tax compliance