Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #2138245
Audit and Tax Preparation Services for Prisoners Legal Services of New York (Three-Year Engagement)
Posted
August 19, 2026
Respond By
September 30, 2026
Identifier
2138245
NAICS
541211, 541213
Prisoners Legal Services of New York (PLS) is seeking qualified audit and tax preparation firms for a three-year engagement. - Government Buyer: - Prisoners Legal Services of New York, a nonprofit serving incarcerated individuals in New York State correctional facilities - Services Requested: - Annual financial statement audits for three consecutive fiscal years - Audits must comply with U.S. generally accepted auditing standards and nonprofit/grant-related requirements - Includes planning, interim work, year-end fieldwork, delivery of audited financial statements, and management letter - Preference for onsite or hybrid fieldwork - Preparation and filing of federal and New York State tax returns for each fiscal year - Proposal Requirements: - Firms must demonstrate experience with nonprofits and government-funded organizations - Must detail audit approach, staffing, references, fee structure, and technology/security protocols - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified audit and tax firms - Notable Requirements: - Timely delivery of audited statements and tax filings - Technology and security protocols for handling sensitive information - Preference for onsite or hybrid audit fieldwork
Description
Prisoners Legal Services of New York (PLS) is soliciting proposals for audit and tax preparation services covering three fiscal years beginning with the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, through September 30, 2028. The services include conducting annual financial statement audits in accordance with U.S. generally accepted auditing standards and applicable nonprofit and grant-related audit requirements, as well as preparing federal and New York State tax returns. The contract term is three years, and the work is to be performed for PLS, a not-for-profit corporation providing civil legal services to indigent incarcerated individuals in New York State. Proposals should include timing for planning, fieldwork, delivery of audited financial statements, management letters, and tax filings, with onsite or hybrid fieldwork preferred.