United Independent School District Ionwave #RFQ 2026-005

Annual Financial Audit and State Compensatory Education Audit Services for United ISD

The United Independent School District (UISD) in Laredo, Texas is seeking qualified public accounting firms to provide annual financial audit services and agreed-upon procedures for the State Compensatory Education Audit for fiscal year 2026. - Government Buyer: - United Independent School District (UISD), Laredo, Texas - Purchasing Department and Division of Business and Finance - Services Requested: - Annual Financial Audit Services - Audit of financial statements in accordance with Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements, and Texas Grant Management Standards (TxGMS) - Compliance testing for federal and state programs (e.g., ESSER, Title I, IDEA, Child Nutrition) - Review of internal controls and compliance with federal and state regulations - Preparation and presentation of audit reports and management letters to the Board of Trustees - Agreed Upon Procedures for State Compensatory Education Audit - Specific audit procedures to ensure compliance with state guidelines for compensatory education funds - Notable Requirements: - Firms must demonstrate experience with Texas public school audits and provide staff credentials - Compliance with TEA, GASB, and GFOA standards is mandatory - Electronic copies of reports and strict adherence to reporting deadlines are required - Insurance and criminal history checks for audit staff - Multi-year contract options with staff rotation plans - No OEMs or product manufacturers are involved, as this is a professional services procurement - Estimated contract value: $38,000 to $42,000 annually based on prior years - Prior vendor: Cascos & Associates (audit services since 2010) - District Profile: - 40,000+ students, 52 campuses, $541.6M budget, $574M in capital assets - Major federal programs include ESSER, Title I, IDEA, and Child Nutrition - Key Locations: - UISD Purchasing Department: 3501 E. Saunders, Laredo, TX 78041 - UISD Central Office Accounting: 201 Lindenwood Drive, Laredo, TX 78045 - Place of performance: Webb County and City of Laredo, Texas

Description

The United Independent School District (UISD) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms to provide Annual Financial Audit Services and Agreed Upon Procedures for State Compensatory Education for fiscal year 2026. The selected firm will conduct the annual financial and compliance audit in accordance with Texas Education Agency standards, including specific audit procedures for the District's State Compensatory Education program to ensure compliance with state guidelines. The audit must comply with generally accepted auditing standards, Government Auditing Standards, and Texas Grant Management Standards, with deliverables including audit reports, management letters, and presentations to the Board of Trustees.

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