Active SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · DESOTO COUNTY - PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
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DeSoto County, Florida seeks audit services for multiple county agencies covering fiscal years 2026-2030. The audits must comply with state and federal standards and include financial, compliance, and internal control reporting. The contract is solicited via RFP with a bid opening in September 2026.
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DeSoto County Government is a political subdivision of the State of Florida. County agencies comprising the Government Entities subject to audit defined by Section 11.45(1) (a) Florida Statutes are:
Audit Services will be performed for the following entities: ? Board of County Commissioners ? Supervisor of Elections ? Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts ? Property Appraiser ? Tax Collector ? Sheriff’s Office
The County, and each independent entity, will make available upon request for the Respondent’s review, copies of the latest audit reports, management letters, budgets and financial records for the appropriate fiscal year. Attachment “A” describes the accounting system in use, bank relationships and other information pertinent to the audit.
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS:
1. The audit shall be performed in compliance with requirements of: A. Section 11.45 Florida Statutes and any amendments thereto; B. Regulations of the Florida Department of Financial Services. C. Rules adopted by Auditor General for the form and content of County audits; (Chapter 10.550, Rules of the Auditor General); D. Audits of State and Local Government Units - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). E. Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F), including the Single Audit requirements for entities expending $750,000 or more in federal awards during the fiscal year. F. Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).
2. The Audit shall be a Financial Audit as defined in Section 11.45(1)(b), Florida Statutes, and shall cover five (5) fiscal years ending September 30, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030. Each term year the Agreement amount must be re-negotiated and approved by both the County and auditing firm before commencing subsequent terms.
The audit shall be conducted in accordance with: ? Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), ? Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) ? Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F ? All other applicable federal, state, and local audit requirements
3. In the required report(s) on internal controls, the Auditor shall communicate any significant deficiencies or material weaknesses identified during the audit. Non-reportable conditions shall be communicated in a separate letter to management referenced in the internal control reports.
Reports on compliance shall include all instances of non-compliance. The Auditor shall issue an immediate written report of any known or suspected illegal acts to the County Administrator and Administrative Services Director.
4. The Auditors shall submit a completed audit no later than June 15th of the succeeding fiscal year: A. A report on the fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with GAAP. B. A report on internal control over financial reporting. C. A report on compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and grant requirements. D. A report on the internal controls and compliance related to federal awards under Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F). E. Comments and reports relating to Statements of Conflict Counsel Fees and Related Costs, and Statements on Post Closure and Long-Term Care for Solid Waste Management Facilities. F. A management letter identifying management weaknesses, their impact, and recommended corrective action(s), including agency responses to as required by the Auditor General.
5. The Auditors shall provide two (2) copies of the management letter and reports on internal control weaknesses, with one (1) copy suitable for reproduction, to the County Administrator.
6. The partner in charge of the Audit and the Audit Manager shall be available, at no additional fee, to attend up to three (3) public meetings for discussion of the audit.
7. The Auditors shall, without charge, make all work papers available to any Federal or State Agency upon request and in accordance with Federal or State law and regulations.
8. Fees will be for the complete Audit as well as a report on internal controls and management letter.
9. If DeSoto County elects to prepare an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for submission to the Government Finance Officers Association, the Auditor may be required to provide special assistance to ensure compliance with GFOA program requirements.
10. The Auditor shall submit their Independent Auditors’ Reports to the Board of County Commissioners, Clerk of the Circuit Court, County Sheriff, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, and Supervisor of Election.
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