Town of Washington Audit

The Town of Washington, Vermont, is soliciting proposals from qualified CPA firms to conduct a full audit of the town's books for the fiscal year spanning June 1, 2025, to June 1, 2026. The project has a budget of $25,000.00 and must be completed by April 1, 2027. The scope of work includes reviewing QuickBooks audit trails for internal accounting controls, evaluating fund traceability for capital reserves and grants such as FEMA, ARPA, and state grants, and auditing budget-to-actual mapping in accordance with Vermont's unassigned fund balance rules. The selected firm will be required to provide a final management letter with practical recommendations for optimizing workflows and reporting. To be eligible, firms must be licensed CPAs in the State of Vermont and provide a statement of strict independence from the municipality. Proposals must demonstrate a proven track record of compliance with Government Auditing Standards and Federal Uniform Guidance for grant tracking. Required submission materials include the firm's most recent external quality control peer review report, profiles of supervisory staff highlighting government auditing experience, five references for similar contracts, and certificates of insurance for professional liability, general liability, and workers' compensation. Proposals are due by November 2, 2026, and must be hand-delivered or dropped off at the Town Hall in Washington, Vermont.