Professional Auditing Services

City of Prattville

Buyer requires professional services of a qualified CPA firm for financial and compliance audits. The contract is for a three-year term with an option to extend for two additional years. Buyer requires audits performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and government auditing standards. Buyer participates in the GFOA Certificate of Achievement program and requires timely completion to meet EMMA filing deadlines.

• 6/30/2025 - RFP Issue Date
• 7/16/2025 - Deadline for Receipt of Written Questions
• 7/18/2025 - Deadline for City Response to Written Questions
• 7/21/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 7/22/2025 - Follow Up Questions with Finalists
• 8/5/2025 - Anticipated Award Date

• Must be a qualified Certified Public Accounting Firm
• Experience conducting governmental audits of comparable sized cities
• Experience with Single Audits and ACFR preparation
• Ability to complete audit by EMMA filing deadline of March 31

• Conduct annual financial and compliance audits according to GAAS and GAGAS standards
• Prepare Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for GFOA submission
• Audit federal grant expenditures in accordance with Uniform Guidance
• Present audit findings to City Council within 180 days of fiscal year-end
• Compile draft financial statements and related notes
• Format financial information for ACFR inclusion
• Provide audit adjustments documentation with appropriate backup
• Advise on implementation of new accounting standards
• Assist with GFOA Certificate of Achievement program responses
• Navigate transition between Incode and Enterprise ERP accounting systems
• Issue management letter with recommendations for improving accounting procedures
• Review discretely presented component units with varying audit requirements
• Submit annual reports to Electronic Municipal Market Access (EMMA)
• Conduct appropriate analytical procedures and statistical sampling techniques
• Conduct both onsite and remote audit work as appropriate
• Ensure strict adherence to EMMA filing deadline of March 31
• Print and provide twelve hard copies and PDF of ACFR
• Communicate regularly about areas needing improvement
• Attend follow-up meetings with City staff as needed
• Adjust to City's new Enterprise ERP accounting system implementation