City of Aiken

The buyer is seeking proposals from a Certified Public Accounting firm to perform financial audits for fiscal years 2025-2027. The audits must comply with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and Government Auditing Standards. The selected firm will examine all funds, prepare reports, and assist with GFOA Certificate of Achievement submission. The contract will be for three years with potential for additional work.

• 3/7/2025 - RFP Issue Date
• 3/26/2025 - Question Deadline
• 3/28/2025 - City's Response to Questions
• 4/2/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Perform financial audits of City's General Purpose Financial Statements for fiscal years 2025-2027
• Conduct audit in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and Government Auditing Standards
• Examine all governmental, proprietary, and fiduciary funds under City's responsibility
• Cover combining, individual, non-major fund and Schedule of Fines in auditor's opinion
• Deliver audit draft by October 1 and final report by October 31 annually
• Prepare for potential major Federal financial assistance program audits
• Meet with Finance Director at least three times throughout each annual audit
• Assist in preparing ACFR for GFOA Certificate of Achievement submission
• Provide software to convert financial statements to Statement of Net Position and Activities
• Offer direct access to senior auditor for technical questions and issue discussions