Financial Audit Services

Burnet County, Texas has issued Request for Proposals #26-4950-01 for comprehensive financial audit services covering the fiscal year October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The county seeks qualified certified public accounting firms to conduct a complete financial audit in compliance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, the AICPA Industry Audit Guide for State and Local Governmental Units, and NCGA Statement 1. Deliverables include fund statements and government-wide statements for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, a Single Audit, and completion of financial statements by February 28, 2027, with audit work commencing on or about July 1, 2026. Qualified respondents must demonstrate relevant experience through three vendor references for similar services and documentation of peer review results. Proposals will be evaluated using a weighted criteria system consisting of 60 percent total proposed price, 20 percent offerer's qualifications and experience, and 20 percent proposed services meeting the county's needs and requirements. The deadline for submitting questions is May 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM, and sealed proposals must be submitted by June 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM, to the Burnet County Auditor's Office at 133 E. Jackson Street, Burnet, Texas 78611, or electronically to bids@burnetcountytexas.org. The initial contract term spans three years from award through September 30, 2028, with two optional one-year renewal periods at the discretion of Commissioners Court.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are outlined in the procurement documents. All proposals must include a Non-Collusion/Anti-Trust Affidavit and HB 89 Verification form certifying non-boycott of Israel as mandatory compliance documentation. Burnet County, with a 2026 General Fund budget of $42,665,984 and approximately 425 employees, maintains no enterprise funds and has received the GFOA Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for over twenty years, indicating a well-established financial reporting infrastructure. The county will provide adjusted trial balances and raw data to support the audit process, while the selected firm assumes responsibility for technical compilation of the comprehensive financial report. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the RFP; however, bidders must submit a detailed cost estimate sheet breaking down maximum fees for each fiscal year covered by the contract. The county reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals and is under no legal obligation to execute a contract.