The City of Palatka is soliciting proposals from qualified independent certified public accounting firms to audit the City's financial statements for the three fiscal years ending September 30, 2026, 2027 and 2028, with an option for two one-year renewals.
Questions due: Monday, September 28, 2026 — procurement@palatka-fl.gov
Proposals due: 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 5, 2026 — City Clerk, 201 North 2nd Street, Palatka, FL 32177
The auditor will assist with the preparation of the financial statements, related notes, and RSI and express an opinion on the fair presentation of the basic financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. The audit must be conducted in accordance with GAAS, Government Accounting Standards Board standards, Financial Accounting Standards Board, U.S. General Accounting Office's Government Auditing Standards, the Federal Single Audit Act, the Florida Single Audit Act, and other applicable standards. The auditor must issue a report on the fair presentation of the financial statements, a report on compliance with applicable laws and regulations, all applicable reports of State and Federal financial assistance in association with the Single Audit Act, management letters, and a report on internal control. On occasion, the auditor may be requested to issue a 'consent and citation of expertise' and 'comfort letter' in connection with the issuance of debt securities. All working papers must be retained for a minimum of five years after release of the audit.
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