EXTERNAL FINANCIAL AUDIT

The Buffalo Board of Education is seeking proposals from independent Certified Public Accountants to conduct an annual external financial audit for the 2025-2026 school year. This procurement opportunity requires a comprehensive audit of all funds, including Extra-classroom Activity Funds, in compliance with multiple regulatory standards. The audit must adhere to United States Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Government Auditing Standards, and Office of Management and Budget Uniform Administrative Requirements. Specific deliverables include a detailed report evaluating the Board's compliance with NYS Education Law 211-d and Regulations of the Commissioner Section 170.12. Proposing firms must be Certified Public Accountants with expertise in educational financial auditing. The proposal must be submitted through the Bonfire procurement portal by April 4, 2025, at 4:00 PM, with a contract term extending through June 30, 2026. The audit will cover financial records for the Buffalo Board of Education located in Erie County, New York.

This procurement opportunity does not include any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises. No incumbent vendors were listed as having previously performed an identical or substantially similar contract. The solicitation covers the entire Buffalo Board of Education's financial audit and appears to be an open competition for qualified Certified Public Accounting firms. While no specific budget range was provided, the scope suggests a comprehensive financial review that would likely require significant professional accounting expertise. The contract is specifically focused on Erie County and will encompass a full fiscal year audit with detailed compliance reporting requirements. Interested firms must carefully review the full offering specifications available on the Bonfire procurement hub to ensure complete understanding of the audit requirements and submission guidelines.