Audit RFQ2025.pdf

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Berrien County, Georgia

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This is a Request for Proposals/Qualifications (RFP/Q) document issued by the City of Pelham, Georgia, for auditing services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The City of Pelham seeks qualified firms to audit the financial statements of governmental activities, business-type activities, aggregate discretely presented component units, each major fund, and aggregate remaining fund information, including related notes. The scope of services includes conducting audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards in the United States and Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General; applying limited procedures to required supplementary information such as management's discussion and analysis and budget analysis schedules; providing opinions on supplementary information; assisting in calculating depreciation expense; preparing combining statements and schedules for Hotel/Motel taxes, Confiscated Assets, Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST), and Grants; evaluating internal controls; performing compliance tests with applicable laws, regulations, contracts, and grants; and assisting in completing the annual Report of Local Government Finance. The submission period runs from September 3, 2025, to September 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with proposals to be delivered to 108 Hand Ave W. Pelham, GA 31779. Interested parties should contact Christian Drake, City Manager, at citymanager@cityofpelhamga.com or (229) 294-7900 ext. 223.

Proposals must address the firm's qualifications and experience, proposed audit approach and methodology, names and qualifications of key personnel assigned to the audit, and fee structure with estimated total cost. Evaluation criteria include the firm's experience and qualifications, understanding of the scope of work, audit approach and methodology, and fee structure. The City of Pelham reserves the right to request additional information or clarification from proposers and to reject any or all proposals. Audit documentation will remain the property of the auditing firm and must be retained for a minimum of five years. Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked "Proposal for Auditing Services," and late submissions will not be accepted.

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Pelham City Hall 108 Hand Avenue Pelham, Georgia 31779 229-294-7900 (fax) 229-294-6028

City of Pelham

City of Pelham, Georgia

Request for Proposals/Qualifications (RFP/Q) for Auditing Services

The City of Pelham, Georgia, is soliciting proposals/qualifications from qualified firms to provide auditing services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The selected firm will audit the financial statements of the governmental activities, business-type activities, aggregate discretely presented component units, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information, including the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise the basic financial statements of the City of Pelham.

Submission Details

- Submission Period: September 3, 2025, to September 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM

- Submission Address: 108 Hand Ave W. Pelham, GA, 31779

- Contact Information: citymanager@cityofpelhamga.com, (229) 294-7900 ext.223

Scope of Services

The services to be provided include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Audit Services:

- Audit the financial statements of the governmental activities, business-type activities, aggregate discretely presented component units, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information, including related notes.

- Conduct the audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards in the United States and the standards for financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States.

- Apply certain limited procedures to required supplementary information (RSI) including management's discussion and analysis (MD&A), budget analysis schedules, and changes in pension liability and contributions schedules.

- Provide an opinion on the supplementary information other than RSI accompanying the financial statements.

Other Services:

- Assist in calculating depreciation expense by inputting new capital asset purchases and dispositions from a list provided by the city.

2. Supplementary Information:

- Combining statements, individual statements, and schedules.

- Budget analysis schedules of Hotel/Motel and Confiscated Assets.

- Schedules of Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST).

- Schedules of Grants.

James Eubanks

Mayor

Christian Drake City Manager

Lisa Austin

City Clerk

Tommy Coleman City Attorney

CITY COUNCIL

Rhonda Brown Mayor Pro Tem

Bennett Adams Fredrick Davis

Bobby Robinson Cody Shiver

Mistry Troutman mailto:citymanager@cityofpelhamga.com

Pelham City Hall 108 Hand Avenue Pelham, Georgia 31779 229-294-7900 (fax) 229-294-6028

3. Audit Procedures - General:

- Examine, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.

- Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management.

- Plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.

4. Internal Control:

- Obtain an understanding of the government and its environment, including internal control sufficient to assess the risks of material misstatement.

- Communicate to management and those charged with governance any internal control-related matters required under AICPA professional standards and Government Auditing Standards.

5. Compliance:

- Perform tests of compliance with provisions of applicable laws, regulations, contracts, and grants.

- Provide a report on internal control related to the financial statements and compliance with laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements.

6. Other Services:

- Assist in calculating depreciation expense by inputting new capital asset purchases and dispositions from a list provided by the city.

- Assist in completing annual Report of Local Government Finance.

Proposal Requirements

- Firm’s qualifications and experience.

- Proposed audit approach and methodology.

- Names and qualifications of key personnel assigned to the audit.

- Fee structure and estimated total cost.

Evaluation Criteria

- Firm’s experience and qualifications.

- Understanding of the scope of work.

- Audit approach and methodology.

- Fee structure.

Additional Information

- The audit documentation is the property of the auditing firm and will be retained for a minimum of five years.

- The City of Pelham reserves the right to request additional information or clarification from proposers.

- The City of Pelham reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

Submission Instructions

Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked "Proposal for Auditing Services," and delivered to the address provided. Late submissions will not be accepted.

We appreciate your interest in providing auditing services to the City of Pelham, Georgia. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Christian Drake at citymanager@cityofpelhamga.com.

mailto:cdrake@cityofpelhamga.com

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