Financial Auditing Services

Sonoma County Library

Buyer seeks a qualified CPA firm for a two-year contract to audit financial statements for fiscal years ending June 30, 2025 and 2026, with an option to extend for 2027. The firm will audit financial statements and potentially perform a Single Audit in accordance with governmental auditing standards. Buyer requires the firm to evaluate internal controls, compliance with laws, and provide guidance on accounting standards throughout the year.

• 7/21/2025 - Deadline to submit questions
• 7/25/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 8/19/2025 - Anticipated notification of selection
• 9/3/2025 - Anticipated final award approval
• 11/17/2025 - First audit report deadline

• Must be certified public accountants licensed in California
• Must be independent from the Library per auditing standards
• Must demonstrate experience with similar government audits
• Must have no conflict of interest with other Library work

• Audit financial statements in accordance with GAAP standards
• Perform compliance audit per governmental auditing standards
• Complete Single Audit report if expenditure criteria are met
• Issue management letter with findings and recommendations
• Evaluate internal control structure and report on findings
• Assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Attend Finance Committee and Commission meetings to present results
• Provide guidance on GASB implementation throughout the year
• Conduct entrance and exit conferences with financial staff
• Review working papers with successor auditors if needed