Lancaster Ionwave #2026-14

Independent audit of Lancaster roadway and utility impact fees

The City of Lancaster, Texas, is seeking an independent audit of its roadway and water and wastewater impact-fee funds. - Government buyer: City of Lancaster, Texas; no sub-agency or office is identified. - Requested service: One independent financial audit under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395, including roadway, water, and wastewater impact fees. The audit covers collections, interest, balances, allocations, proposed improvements, credits, waivers, refunds, and fund segregation, and checks compliance with adopted land-use assumptions, capital improvements plans, and ordinances. - Deliverables: Public written report, plain-language executive summary, presentation for the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee and public hearing, complete workpapers, and reconciliation schedules. - Requirements: The auditor must be an independent Texas-licensed CPA or public accountant with relevant governmental and utility-district audit experience and knowledge of impact-fee requirements and auditing standards. Respondents must disclose potential conflicts and attest to independence; restrictions apply to certain prior service relationships with the City and related entities. - Audit timing: Covers financial activity associated with the City's impact-fee studies; partial-year activity will be provided when work begins. The City may adjust the audit period. No fixed performance duration is stated; the completed report must be available in time to support statutory public notice and hearing requirements. - OEMs and products: No OEMs, commercial products, part numbers, or product quantities are specified. - Named invited suppliers: 8305159246; A.S. Business Consulting LLC; A6 Scientific Corp.; Account Services USA; ALEKSANDER OMEGA LLC; Alinea Strategies + Partnerships; Allstar Services Group LLC; Alonzo, Bacarisse, Irvine & Palmer, P.C.; American Municipal Services; American National Bank of Texas; American Receivables Recovery; AmeriCap Insurance Group, LLC; Ameriflex; AMS American Municipal Services; and Anita White Consulting. These are listed as invited suppliers, not awardees.

Description

The City of Lancaster is seeking Statements of Qualifications from independent Texas-licensed CPAs or public accountants to conduct an Impact Fee Audit under Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code, as amended by Senate Bill 1883. The audit covers the City’s roadway and water and wastewater utility impact fees, including collected funds, interest, balances, fee allocations, waivers, refunds, credits, fund segregation, and compliance with adopted plans and ordinances. Deliverables include a public-facing final report, a plain-language executive summary, a presentation, and complete workpapers and reconciliation schedules. The RFQ states this will be the City’s first audit under these statutory requirements and requires auditor independence and relevant governmental audit qualifications.

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