Town of Sterling

Buyer seeks qualified independent public accounting firms to audit its financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, with optional one-year extensions for 2026 and 2027. The audits must be performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, Government Auditing Standards, Uniform Guidance, and Connecticut State Single Audit Act requirements. The selected firm will express an opinion on the fair presentation of buyer's financial statements and perform required federal and state compliance audits.

• 6/4/2025 - Proposers' written questions due
• 6/6/2025 - Written responses to questions posted
• 6/10/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 6/11/2025 - Bids publicly opened
• 6/18/2025 - Final selection anticipated

• Must have been engaged as independent auditors for Connecticut municipalities
• Must have an office located within Connecticut
• Supervisory team members must be CPAs
• Supervisory members must have 3+ years municipal audit experience
• Firm must be independent and licensed to practice in Connecticut

• Conduct annual financial statement audit
• Perform State Single Audit
• Perform Federal Single Audit as necessary
• Complete procedures for Connecticut State Department of Education
• Provide reports on internal control structure
• Issue compliance reports for state/federal programs
• Identify reportable conditions in internal controls
• Prepare management letter with recommendations
• Attend entrance and exit conferences
• Submit electronic and hard copies of all reports