Professional Auditing Services

The Town of White Springs, located in Hardee County, Florida, is seeking professional auditing services through a Request for Proposal (RFP) to conduct annual financial audits for fiscal years ending September 30th, 2025, 2026, and 2027. The procurement aims to secure an independent auditor with extensive governmental and auditing experience to perform comprehensive financial and compliance audits meeting federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Key deliverables include financial statement examinations, compliance reporting, and potential single audit procedures. The evaluation criteria for selecting the auditor are rigorous, with 20% weight given to each of the following categories: qualifications, general experience, audit process, and favorable experience. Proposals are due on November 4th, 2025, with a pre-proposal conference scheduled for September 30th, 2025. The Auditor Selection Committee will review proposals and make a recommendation to the Town Council on November 18th, 2025, with the intent of establishing a multi-year relationship that could potentially extend up to five years total.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The town is open to proposals from qualified independent auditing firms with demonstrated experience in Florida municipal government auditing. While no incumbent vendor is directly mentioned, the previous auditor was Powell and Jones CPA, who conducted the 2024 fiscal year audit. The current audit reveals several internal control weaknesses, particularly in capital asset tracking and inventory management, which the selected auditor will be expected to help address. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the RFP indicates that pricing will be evaluated as part of the selection process, with cost not being the sole determining factor. The town has outstanding debt of $1,502,036 and total net assets of $11,288,392, suggesting a moderate-sized municipal audit engagement with potential for additional services at hourly rates to be specified by the proposing firms.