City of Hazleton

Buyer seeks proposals for financial and compliance audit services for fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026. The audit must be performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, Government Auditing Standards, and Uniform Guidance requirements. The scope includes auditing various governmental funds, issuing reports on internal controls, and testing compliance with federal award programs. Buyer requires assistance with drafting financial statements, converting financial reporting to government-wide presentation, and completing required annual reports.

• 5/7/2025 - Deadline for questions submission
• 5/14/2025 - City's response to questions
• 5/23/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 12/16/2025 - Anticipated contract award date
• 12/31/2025 - First draft audit due (2024 FY)
• 8/31/2026 - Final audit due (2024 FY)

• Must be independent and licensed to practice in PA
• Staff must have adequate continuing professional education
• No conflict of interest with other work for City
• Submit copy of most recent external quality control review
• Experience with three state/local government audits in last two years

• Perform financial and compliance audit for years 2024-2026
• Issue Independent Auditor's Report on financial statements
• Report on internal controls per Government Auditing Standards
• Perform compliance testing for federal award programs
• Draft financial statements and substantially all notes
• Assist with PA DCED-CLGS-30 Annual Audit and Financial Report
• Convert governmental fund statements to government-wide presentation
• Provide management letter with recommendations for improvements
• Conduct fieldwork and complete by established deadlines
• Issue report on fraud or suspected fraud if applicable
• Help prepare RSI schedules and most supplemental information
• Apply limited procedures to required supplementary information
• Test compliance with local, state and federal regulations
• Report material weaknesses or significant deficiencies
• Verify adherence to accounting principles for government entities
• Provide management advice through separate letter
• Evaluate internal controls over financial reporting
• Deliver 12 printed/bound audit reports with tabbed dividers
• Attend meetings to present findings and recommendations
• Test compliance with PA Department of Labor Self-Insurance requirements