Opportunity
Lake Tahoe Unified School District Planet bids #2026-08-03
Governmental Accounting and Financial Reporting Consulting Services for City of South Lake Tahoe
Posted
July 20, 2026
Respond By
August 04, 2026
Identifier
2026-08-03
NAICS
541211
The City of South Lake Tahoe Finance Department is soliciting proposals for professional governmental accounting and financial reporting consulting services. - Government Buyer: - City of South Lake Tahoe, Finance Department - Scope of Services: - Technical consulting on complex governmental accounting matters - Implementation and ongoing compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, specifically: - GASB 72 (Fair Value Measurement and Application) - GASB 87 (Leases) - GASB 96 (Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements) - GASB 101 (Compensated Absences) - Support for future GASB standards as they are released - Preparation of supporting documentation for accurate and reliable financial reporting - Evaluation and analysis of accounting issues, interpretation of standards, and assistance with calculations - Audit support and State Controller's Office annual reporting - Notable Requirements: - Open to certified public accounting firms with demonstrated governmental experience - Electronic proposal submission via PlanetBids portal - Registration in the City’s Vendor Database required - Period of Performance: - Initial one-year contract with up to two one-year extensions based on performance and budget - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified consulting firms
Description
The City of South Lake Tahoe is seeking professional governmental accounting technical consulting services to assist its Finance Department with complex accounting matters, implementation of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, and preparation of supporting documentation for accurate financial reporting. The consultant will provide expertise, research, analysis, and recommendations on governmental accounting issues, including compliance with GASB standards such as Statements Nos. 72, 87, 96, and 101, as well as future standards. Services include evaluating accounting issues, interpreting standards, assisting with calculations and documentation, and supporting the implementation of new standards.