Financial Audit Services

The Echols County Board of Commissioners is soliciting proposals from qualified independent certified public accounting firms to perform annual financial audits of the County. The scope of work includes auditing basic financial statements, governmental and proprietary funds, fiduciary fund statements, and the Water Enterprise Fund, in accordance with GAAS, Government Auditing Standards, GASB requirements, and Georgia law. The selected firm will also provide non-audit services by preparing draft annual financial statements and may be required to perform a Single Audit if federal expenditure thresholds are met. Deliverables include independent auditor reports, internal control and compliance reports, and specialized schedules for SPLOST/TSPLOST and E-911 reporting. The contract consists of an initial one-year term with up to two optional annual renewals. Proposals must be submitted by December 11, 2026, as two separately sealed volumes containing a technical proposal and a cost proposal. Award selection is based on a best-value determination considering qualifications, technical merit, performance risk, and total cost, with a minimum technical score of 70 out of 100 required for cost review. The final audit report is targeted for completion by June 1, with a statutory deadline of 180 days after the fiscal year-end. Required certifications include E-Verify participation and a signed statement confirming independence and non-collusion.