Audit Services - CHHA Medicare and Medicaid Cost Reports for Jefferson County Public Health Service

The Purchasing Department of Jefferson County, on behalf of the Jefferson County Public Health Service, is soliciting proposals for a Certified Public Accountant or accounting firm to provide auditing services for the 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029 cost reports. The scope of work includes the preparation and filing of CHHA Medicare and Medicaid cost reports, rendering professional opinions on these reports, and providing general consulting services on a fee-for-service basis. The contractor must ensure all services conform to New York State Department of Health requirements, NYS Education Law Articles 130 and 149, and the US Department of Health and Human Services Conditions of Participation for Home Health Agencies. The contract term spans four years, starting January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2030. Proposals are due by December 2, 2026, and will be evaluated based on the ability to meet the scope of work, technical capability, staff expertise, performance references, and cost. The award will be granted to the proposal judged most advantageous to the County. Key contractual requirements include a non-discrimination policy, a thirty-day payment term for clean invoices, and a mandate for the contractor to disclose any organizational conflicts of interest. Submissions must be organized into six specific sections, including an executive summary and a separate cost proposal, and must be delivered electronically via the county webpage or in person to the Watertown, New York office.