City of Longview

Buyer is soliciting qualifications from certified public accountants to audit its annual financial statements. The contract will be for one year with five optional one-year renewals. The scope includes auditing financial statements, expressing opinions on financial presentations, conducting Single Audits, and preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Buyer requires the auditor to follow Government Auditing Standards and maintain independence throughout the engagement.

• 6/9/2025 - Deadline for Questions
• 6/24/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 9/11/2025 - Estimated Award of Contract
• 10/1/2025 - Estimated Contract Start Date

• Must be independent and licensed to practice in Texas
• No conflict of interest regarding other work for the City
• Ability and resources to conduct audit in required timeframe
• Demonstrated continuing professional education program in government accounting

• Conduct annual financial statement audit in accordance with GAAS and Government Auditing Standards
• Express opinion on fair presentation of financial statements
• Perform Single Audit for federal and state financial assistance
• Review internal controls over financial reporting
• Prepare Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
• Assist with implementation of new GASB and FASB statements
• Submit required reports to federal and state agencies
• Prepare transmittal letter and management discussion and analysis
• Present audit findings to City Council
• Submit Single Audit to Federal Audit Clearinghouse