Municipal Audit Services

The Municipality of the County of Kings is soliciting proposals for professional audit services to serve as Municipal Auditors for five fiscal years ending March 31, 2027, through March 31, 2031. The selected accounting firm will be responsible for providing an objective opinion on the fairness of the consolidated financial position, results of operations, and changes in capital position. Audits must be conducted in accordance with the Financial Reporting and Accounting Manual, Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards, and generally accepted accounting principles for Nova Scotia Municipalities. Key deliverables include annual audited financial statements presented by the September Municipal Council meeting and reports on internal control weaknesses. The annual cycle involves presenting an audit plan in May, conducting fieldwork in July, and presenting final results in September. Proposals must be submitted electronically by November 5, 2026, and consist of separate technical and pricing submissions. The evaluation is based on a 100-point scale, weighting the work plan and methodology at 30 points, pricing at 30 points, corporate qualifications and reference projects at 15 points each, and value-added services and proposal quality at 5 points each. Pricing is structured as a lump sum, with years three through five based on estimates that cannot exceed a 10 percent increase over the preceding year. The contract requires the service provider to be registered in Nova Scotia, maintain professional certifications of good standing, and ensure personnel undergo security and criminal record checks. Payment terms are 30 days in Canadian Dollars, with detailed invoicing requirements including authorized purchase order numbers and itemized services.