Town of Amherst

The buyer is seeking proposals from Certified Public Accounting Firms to audit its financial statements for fiscal years 2024-2028, with potential extensions. The audit will cover government activities, business-type activity, component units, and federal programs. The selected firm will prepare financial reports, conduct required audits, and provide ongoing accounting support. The buyer requires a firm with municipal auditing experience and proper New York State licensing.

• 7/10/2024 - RFP Issue Date
• 8/8/2024 - Proposal Due Date

• Experience in municipal accounting, auditing and reporting
• Proper licensing to practice as Certified Public Accountants in New York State
• Prior experience auditing New York municipal governments preferred but not required

• Audit financial statements of government activities, business-type activity, and component units
• Prepare Annual Financial Report (AFR)
• Conduct Single Audit of Federal programs and Awards
• Prepare Schedules of Expenditures of Federal Awards
• Perform nonattest services including proposed adjusting journal entries
• Assist in preparation of basic financial statements
• Address routine accounting and auditing inquiries throughout the year
• Attend Town Board and Financial Advisory Board Committee meetings as requested
• Prepare separate opinion letters as required
• Conduct audit entrance and exit conferences