Audit and Related Financial Services

The Hall County Library System is soliciting proposals for professional audit and related financial services for fiscal year 2027. The contract is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2027, with an initial one-year term and the option for four additional one-year renewals. The primary scope of work includes the preparation of annual audited financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), budget certification and Agreed Upon Procedures for the Georgia Public Library Service, annual 990 preparation and filing, and the delivery of a management letter and financial report presentation to the Board of Trustees. Additionally, the contractor must provide year-round consultation on accounting issues and maintain a secure, encrypted digital portal for document management and progress tracking. Proposals are due by December 10, 2026, and must be submitted as three paper copies and one digital copy, with pricing provided as a separate document. Evaluation will be based on the company's qualifications, relevant experience, proposed approach, implementation timeliness, and the quality of their document-sharing tools. Required documentation includes a completed SAVE affidavit and compliance with federal E-verify requirements. Most deliverables must be completed within 150 days of the fiscal year end, while the Agreed Upon Procedures must be finalized by February 1 annually. All submissions are subject to the Open Records Act.