ATTACHMENT C _Propser Qualification and Compl.pdf
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- Attached to
- RFP-MCD-FIN-RFP-FY26-001-Independent Financial Audit Services for the City of McDonough, GA
- Solicitation number
- PE-66130-NONST-2026-000000013
- Issued by
- Henry County, Georgia
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This document is Attachment C of a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the City of McDonough, Georgia, Finance Department, for Independent Financial Audit Services. The attachment serves as the Proposer Qualifications and Compliance Certification form that must be completed and submitted by all firms responding to RFP MCD-FIN-RFP-FY26-001. The form requires proposers to provide firm information including name, address, contact details, Federal Employer Identification Number, and Georgia CPA Firm License Number, along with organizational type classification.
The certification form contains four primary sections addressing professional qualifications, independence and integrity, and ethics compliance. Section B requires affirmation of internal quality control procedures for governmental audits, participation in external peer reviews every three years, proper Georgia licensing for public accounting practice, adherence to Government Auditing Standards and AICPA professional standards, capability to perform federal audit work under the Single Audit Act and Uniform Guidance if required, and agreement to retain audit workpapers for a minimum of five years with access upon request. Section C addresses independence requirements under Government Auditing Standards, absence of conflicts of interest, and disclosure of any disciplinary actions or regulatory findings within the past three years. Section D contains ethics certifications requiring affirmation that the proposal was prepared without collusion or fraud and that no kickbacks, improper payments, or violations of Georgia's bribery statutes have occurred. The form must be signed by an authorized representative of the proposing firm, who certifies the accuracy and completeness of all provided information.
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MCD-FIN-RFP-FY26-001 – Independent Financial Audit Services for the City of McDonough, GA
CITY OF MCDONOUGH
ATTACHMENT C
PROPOSER QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION
Instructions to Proposers
This form shall be completed and submitted as part of the Proposal submission. All responses shall be complete, accurate, and signed by an authorized representative of the
Proposer.
The City reserves the right to request additional supporting documentation related to any certification or representation provided herein.
Section A – Firm Information
Firm Name: ___________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________
City, State, Zip: _______________________________________
Contact Person: _______________________________________
Telephone Number: ____________________________________
Email Address: ________________________________________
Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN): ____________
Georgia CPA Firm License Number: ________________________
Type of Organization (check one):
☐ Individual ☐ Partnership ☐ Corporation
(State of Incorporation: ___________)
Section B – Professional Qualifications and Compliance
Requirement YES NO
Does the firm maintain internal quality control procedures for governmental audit engagements? (If YES, attach description.)
Does the firm participate in an external peer review at least once every three
(3) years? (If YES, attach most recent peer review report and letter of comment.)
Are key engagement personnel members in good standing with applicable professional organizations relevant to governmental auditing services?
Is the firm properly licensed to practice public accounting in the State of
Georgia?
Is the firm familiar with and does it adhere to Government Auditing Standards and applicable AICPA professional standards for governmental audits?
If federal audit work is required, does the firm agree to perform such work in accordance with the Single Audit Act and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200)?
Does the firm agree to retain audit workpapers and related records for a minimum of five (5) years and provide access upon request?
Does the firm agree to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to this engagement?
Section C – Independence and Integrity
Requirement YES NO
Does the firm meet independence requirements under Government Auditing
Standards?
Does the firm confirm that no conflicts of interest exist that would impair its ability to perform the audit?
Does the firm certify that no public or private interest exists that would conflict with performance of the engagement?
Has the firm been subject to any disciplinary action, license suspension, peer review deficiency, or regulatory finding related to governmental auditing services within the past three (3) years? (If YES, attach explanation)
Does the firm have sufficient personnel meeting continuing professional education (CPE) requirements for governmental audits?
Section D – Ethics Certification
Requirement YES NO
Does the firm certify that its proposal was prepared without collusion, fraud, or improper influence?
Does the firm certify that it has not offered or received any kickbacks or inducements related to this procurement?
Does the firm certify that no payment, loan, or item of value has been provided to any City official involved in this procurement, except as permitted by law?
Does the firm certify compliance with applicable provisions of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated related to bribery and restraint of competition?
Certification and Signature
I certify that the information provided in this Attachment is true, complete, and accurate, and that I am authorized to submit this certification on behalf of the Proposer.
Firm Name: _______________________________________________
Authorized Representative (Print Name): ___________________________
Title: ____________________________________________________
Signature: ________________________________________________
Date: ___________________________________________________
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