City of Englewood Board of Education

Buyer seeks an Independent Auditor to perform audit services for the 2024-25 School Year. Buyer requires auditing of financial statements for governmental activities, business type activities, and fund information. The audit must comply with federal and state requirements including OMB Circular A-133. Buyer's school district serves pre-K through 12 students with an approximately $87 million budget.

• 6/16/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 10/15/2025 - Audit Completion Deadline
• 12/5/2025 - Report Submission Deadline

• Must be a registered municipal accountant or certified public accountant of NJ.
• Must hold valid license as public school accountant for New Jersey.
• Must have completed external quality control peer review.
• Must have experience with school-based budget accounts.
• Must be familiar with Systems 3000 accounting software.

• Complete annual audit in accordance with NJ School Audit Program.
• Prepare financial statements for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Produce bound ACFR and Management Reports (25 copies each).
• Execute and complete audit between July 1 and October 15.
• Present final report to the Board at a public meeting.
• Assist with application for Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting.
• Conduct financial and compliance audit per OMB Circular A-133.
• Test and report on State Grant and State Aid compliance.
• Audit accounts of governmental activities and business type activities.
• Provide expertise with sending/receiving district tuition calculations.
• Demonstrate familiarity with Systems 3000 integrated accounting software.
• Offer experience with ASSA, DRTRS, SNEARS and COE applications.
• Provide availability for special projects throughout the school year.
• Deliver reports to all appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Ensure audit complies with Governmental Accounting Standards Board principles.
• Conform to standards established by U.S. Comptroller General.
• Review single audit and underlying NCLB & IDEA grants.
• Maintain licensed public school accountant credentials.
• Submit peer review report prior to appointment.
• Provide expertise on school-based budget accounts.