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Audit and Tax Services

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2139859State & Local

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The City University of New York (CUNY) is soliciting proposals for a New York State licensed certified public accounting firm to provide comprehensive audit and tax services. The scope of work includes auditing the CUNY Consolidated Financial Statement in accordance with GAAS, GAAP, GASB, and OMB Uniform Guidance, as well as preparing required tax returns and providing annual training for university accountants. Key deliverables include draft and final audit reports, management letters, and tax reporting forms, with specific deadlines such as the submission of final tax drafts by April 30 and an annual Audit Committee meeting on October 30. The contract emphasizes strict compliance with the Procurement Lobbying Act and requires all deliverables to meet WCAG 2.0AA accessibility standards. Proposers must meet rigorous minimum qualifications, including a history of ten audit and tax engagements, five of which must be in public higher education. Proposals are due by November 10, 2026, and must be submitted in three separate volumes: required forms, a technical and management proposal (limited to 30 pages), and a price proposal. Award selection is based on best value, with the price proposal accounting for 25 points of the total 100-point score. The contract includes specific goals for supplier diversity, targeting 30 percent for MWBE and 6 percent for SDVOB. Additionally, the agreement mandates a 90-day notice period before the implementation of any AI technology and requires AI tools to be disabled by default if they are not integral to the work.

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CUNY seeks a licensed CPA firm for comprehensive audit and tax services.

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UCO-1016 Audit and Tax Services

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CUNY Audit and Tax Services (CR# 2139859)

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AgencyCity University of New York (CUNY)
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Caron ChristianUniversity Procurement Director
Caron ChristianUniversity Procurement Director

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The City University of New York ("CUNY") is currently seeking a New York State licensed certified public accounting firm to provide audit and tax services. Interested respondents are highly encouraged to review in detail the attached solicitation document and if the minimum qualifications are met, to submit a proposal in full accordance with the submission requirements as detailed within. The Procurement Lobbying Act (PLA) Applies to this Solicitation. The restricted period began with the publication of this ad. Compliance Procurement Lobbying ActRequired Forms: Vendor shall complete, sign and submit the following forms if theyare selected:1. “Offerer’s Affirmation of Understanding of and Agreement pursuant to State Finance Law §139-j(3) and §139-j(6)(b)”2. “Offerer’s Disclosure of Prior Non-Responsibility Determinations and Certification of Compliance with State Finance Law §139-j and§139-k”. Contact with CUNY:Under the requirements to the PLA, all communications regarding advertised projects are to be channeled through the Designated Contact. Communication with respect to this procurement initiated by or on behalf of an interested vendor through others than the Designated Contact may constitute an “impermissible contact” under NYS law and could result in disqualification of that vendor. Rules and regulations and more information on this law, please visit:http://www.ogs.ny.gov/aboutogs/regulations/advisoryCouncil/Faq.htm(AdvisoryCouncilFAQs) Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: Grant Thornton Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) SDVOB Goal: 6.00% Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) Total MWBE Goals: 30.00%

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