State of Illinois Public Institutions of Higher Education

Buyer requests independent audit services for WSIU Public Broadcasting to comply with grant obligations for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and Illinois Arts Council Agency. The audit will express an opinion on whether financial statements are fairly presented in conformity with accepted accounting principles. Services will be performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and include tests of broadcasting records. The contract term is estimated July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029.

• 4/30/2025 - Pre-Submission Conference
• 5/13/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Licensed to perform Independent Audits in Illinois
• Three years experience auditing governmental entities
• Senior field auditor with three years supervisory experience
• Experience with public broadcasting reporting
• Submit recent peer review report and letter of comments

• Audit statement of financial position of WSIU for FY ending June 30, 2025
• Express opinion on financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
• Conduct audit according to Government Auditing Standards
• Provide reports on internal controls related to financial statements
• Certify Annual Financial Report for Corporation of Public Broadcasting
• Certify Annual Grant Application to Illinois Arts Council Agency
• Complete audit reports by mandated deadlines
• Evaluate compliance with laws, regulations, and grant provisions
• Provide work papers to granting agencies when requested
• Deliver audit report by November 30 for CPB and February 1 for IACA