City of Austin

Buyer seeks responses from Certified Public Accountant firms for audit services for their 457(b) Deferred Compensation Retirement Plans and 401(a) Defined Contribution Plans. The selected firm will perform annual audits and issue reports for these retirement plans. Buyer requires a firm with extensive experience in this specialized area of retirement plan auditing. The contract will be awarded based on qualifications with pricing negotiated after selection.

• 4/7/2025 - Published Date
• 4/21/2025 - Questions Due
• 4/29/2025 - Offer Opening
• 4/29/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Minimum of five years recent continuous experience auditing 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant firm

• Perform audit of 457(b) Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
• Perform audit of 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan
• Issue annual final audit report
• Ensure compliance with Audit Standards updates
• Secure sensitive data according to regulations
• Work with record keepers and payroll providers
• Conduct thorough examination of financial statements
• Report findings and recommendations to Retirement Plan Committee
• Verify accuracy of plan financial information
• Assess internal controls of retirement plans