Independent Auditing Services

Borough of Carlisle

Buyer seeks a qualified independent certified public accounting firm to provide comprehensive auditing services. The engagement includes auditing year-end financial statements, preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, conducting Single Audit, and preparing the DCED report. The initial contract is for three years with option to renew for two additional years. Buyer currently holds a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from GFOA.

• 7/24/2025 - Pre-proposal Conference
• 8/15/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 10/9/2025 - Contract Award
• 3/31/2026 - DCED Report Due to Commonwealth
• 6/30/2026 - Audit Completion Deadline

• Properly licensed for public practice as a CPA in Pennsylvania
• Meet independence requirements of Standards for Audits of Governmental Organizations
• No record of substandard audit work
• Professional liability insurance coverage of $3,000,000 per occurrence
• Experience with governmental audits and Single Audit requirements

• Conduct audit of financial statements in accordance with auditing standards
• Prepare Borough's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
• Conduct Single Audit for CDBG programs per OMB Circular A-133
• Prepare DCED Annual Audit and Financial Report
• Provide management letter with observations on fiscal efficiency and internal controls
• Present audit findings at formal public meeting with Council
• Audit Municipal Authority as a separate engagement
• Provide consultation throughout the year on accounting matters
• Support implementation of new GASB/FASB statements
• Complete all audit work by June 30th each year