Guilford County NC MUNIS #20053

External Audit Services (RFP)

The buyer is the Guilford County Purchasing Department located in Greensboro, NC. The contract is for external audit services to be performed by qualified independent auditors with governmental accounting and auditing experience. The awarded services include a financial and compliance audit of the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and auditing standards such as GAAS, Government Auditing Standards, and Uniform Guidance. The audit covers federal, state, and local funding sources and includes pre-planning, interim audit work, attendance at Board of Commissioners meetings, issuance of management letters, and assistance with schedules and disclosures. The contract period is initially three years with two optional one-year renewals, totaling up to five years. The County requires auditors to be registered with the North Carolina State Board of CPA Examiners and to provide a peer review report. The audit firm must present the audit results to the Board and comply with Local Government Commission requirements. The County emphasizes Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation with a 10% goal and requires good faith efforts documentation. The place of performance is primarily at the County's finance office at 201 South Greene Street, Greensboro, NC. The contract includes detailed submission and evaluation requirements, including cost estimates and audit approach. No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned as this is a service contract for auditing.

Description

Request for Proposal for External Audit Services for Guilford County. The contract is for three years with an option to renew for two additional one-year renewals, totaling up to five years. The awarded vendor is CHERRY BEKAERT, LLP for base audit and additional costs.

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