Audit Services

The vendor is required to provide to perform annual financial audits for the county.
- Audits will result in an opinion to the county’s council as to fairness of the annual consolidated financial statements and related schedules. 
- The auditor should have experience and expertise in performing municipal audits, be free of any obligations or interests that may conflict or affect their ability to perform and act as the auditor of the county and have the capacity to provide this service in a timely manner.
- County uses the Microsoft dynamics GP/diamond software package which includes modules for the general ledger and financial reporting, payroll, accounts receivable, property tax, cash receipting, inventory and accounts payable.
- The auditor will be required to examine the financial records, systems and controls of county in accordance with state generally accepted auditing standards and the provisions of the municipal government act, and to then provide financial statements and written audit reports with an audit opinion on the consolidated financial statements.
- The auditors will be required to present and explain any necessary audit reports to council either in person or by conference call.
- The county wishes to be advised of any weaknesses in internal control noted during the audit or other area of concern, prior to the issuance of the management letter.
- The auditor shall provide appropriate beneficial suggestions to improve areas of concern. 
- The auditor shall communicate in a post-audit report and in the form of a management letter to county any reportable conditions, as determined by the auditor, found during the audit.
- The auditor will ensure all new or changed reporting requirements and auditing standards are communicated to county, in writing, and ensure that the financial statements and notes are in compliance with current reporting requirements and auditing standards.
- It is expected that such inquiries would be included in the fee schedule provided and would not incur additional billing or that county staff would be advised of any additional charges prior to services being provided.

- Contract Period/Term: 5 years