Douglas County Government

Buyer seeks qualified Certified Public Accountants to perform the County's Financial Audit for fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The audit will include the Federal Single Audit report and technical guidance for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report preparation. The agreement will be for one year with an option to renew for four additional one-year periods. Services must comply with generally accepted auditing standards and government requirements.

• 5/20/2025 - Request for Proposal posted
• 5/30/2025 - Deadline for submission of RFP questions
• 6/1/2025 - Committee Review
• 6/6/2025 - Posting of RFP questions/responses
• 6/13/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 8/1/2025 - Interview Prospective Firms
• 8/15/2025 - Committee Recommendation of Finalist
• 9/1/2025 - Business Meeting and Contract Award

• Firm must be independent as defined by AICPA Code of Professional Conduct
• Licensed by State of Colorado to perform audits
• Staff must complete annual continuing professional education in government accounting
• Experience with audits of similar-sized agencies
• Three current County Government references

• Perform County's Financial Audit for fiscal year ending December 31, 2025
• Conduct Federal Single Audit report
• Provide technical guidance for Annual Comprehensive Financial Report preparation
• Complete audit in accordance with accepted auditing standards
• Provide supervision on a day-to-day basis
• Maintain work papers for five years
• Submit draft reports by April 10th
• Submit final ACFR and Single Audit Reports by April 27th
• Provide technical guidance on current and future GASB pronouncements
• Complete Data Collection Form
• Audit five blended component units and special funds
• Submit detailed work plan with task scheduling
• Conduct interim audit by December 5th
• Complete fieldwork by March 27th
• Communicate potential problem areas regularly
• Provide detailed audit plan and client assistance schedule
• Review financial statements of County and component units
• Attend meetings to present audit findings
• Ensure compliance with federal and state reporting requirements
• Coordinate with County finance staff throughout audit process