Burke County GA RFP 2026_2030.pdf
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- RFP - INDEPENDENT AUDIT SERVICES
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- PE-61700-NONST-2026-000000076
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- Butts County, Georgia
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This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Burke County Board of Commissioners in Georgia for annual independent audit services covering fiscal years ending September 30, 2026 through September 30, 2030. The County seeks qualified Georgia-licensed CPA firms to conduct annual financial statement audits, Single Audits, federal compliance testing, SPLOST reporting, internal control communications, and management letters, along with preparation of annual financial reports and Board presentations as requested. The RFP was issued on June 23, 2026, with a questions deadline of July 22, 2026, and proposals due by August 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET. Award is anticipated within 14 days of the proposal due date. The contract term is five years, with sealed proposals submitted in two copies via mail or email to Michael Wiseman, Chief Financial Officer, at Burke County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 89, 602 North Liberty Street, Waynesboro, Georgia 30830, or mwiseman@burkecounty-ga.gov.
Proposals must include a fixed fee structure for each of the five fiscal years with no allowance for CPI adjustments, inflation adjustments, travel surcharges, administrative fees, or escalators. Minimum qualifications require a Georgia CPA license, governmental audit experience, Single Audit experience, professional liability insurance, current peer review certification, and demonstrated independence. Burke County serves approximately 24,000 residents with a General Fund budget of approximately $45 million, total governmental expenditures of approximately $96 million, approximately 500 employees, and administers approximately $2 million in federal awards annually. Audits shall be conducted in accordance with GAAS, Government Auditing Standards, Uniform Guidance, GASB standards, and applicable Georgia law. The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and audit workpapers must be retained for at least five years.
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Procurement Contact:
Michael Wiseman, Chief Financial Officer Burke County Board of Commissioners 602 North Liberty Street Waynesboro, Georgia 30830
(706) 554-2324 mwiseman@burkecounty-ga.gov
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS: Two (2) complete sets of all RFP documents shall be sealed and marked RFP Audit Services. These may be mailed or delivered to:
Burke County Board of Commissioners Attn: Michael Wiseman, Chief Financial Officer P.O. Box 89 602 N. Liberty Street Waynesboro, GA 30830
Alternate form of delivery – Email One (1) complete set to mwiseman@burkecounty-ga.gov.
1. INVITATION TO PROPOSE
The Burke County Board of Commissioners invites qualified CPA firms licensed in Georgia to submit sealed proposals for annual independent audit services for fiscal years ending September 30, 2026 through September 30, 2030.
2. PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE
RFP Issued: June 23, 2026 Questions Deadline: July 22, 2026 Proposal Due: August 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET Anticipated Award: Within 14 days after proposal due date
3. COUNTY BACKGROUND
Burke County serves an estimated population of 24,000 residents. The FY 2026 General Fund budget is approximately $45 million, while total governmental expenditures are estimated at $96 million. The County administers about $2 million in federal awards annually and employs approximately 500 personnel. Financial operations are managed through the Tyler Technologies MUNIS financial management system. Major governmental funds include the General Fund, Fire Fund, Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) Funds, and Transportation Investment Act (TIA) Funds.
mailto:mwiseman@burkecounty-ga.gov
4. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Annual financial statement audits, Single Audits, federal compliance testing, SPLOST reporting, internal control communications, management letters, and Board presentations when requested. Preparation of the annual financial report (no ACFR).
5. AUDIT STANDARDS
Audits shall be conducted in accordance with GAAS, Government Auditing Standards, Uniform Guidance, GASB standards, and applicable Georgia law.
6. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Georgia CPA license, governmental audit experience, Single Audit experience, independence, professional liability insurance, and current peer review.
7. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Firm information, governmental references, engagement team information, peer review report, audit approach, timeline, and fixed fee proposal.
8. FIXED FEE PROPOSAL FORM
FY2026 $____________
FY2027 $____________
FY2028 $____________
FY2029 $____________
FY2030 $____________
No CPI adjustments, inflation adjustments, travel surcharges, administrative fees, or escalators shall be permitted.
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT
Award shall be made to the audit firm of choice by the Board of Commissioners. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.
10. CONTRACT TERMS
Five-year term. Auditors shall comply with all federal, state, and local requirements.
11. RECORD RETENTION
Audit workpapers shall be retained for at least five years.
12. CERTIFICATION
Firm Name: __________________________
Authorized Representative: __________________________
Title: __________________________
Signature: __________________________
Date: __________________________
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