Audit and Related Services

The City University of New York (“CUNY”) seeks to procure professional auditing services for the Hostos Community College Foundation (the “Foundation”). The Contractor shall conduct audits of the financial statements, accounts, records, and procedures of the Foundation in accordance withGenerally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)to ensure that the financial statements and accompanying notes include the disclosures necessary for a fair and accurate presentation.The audit must confirm that the financial statements are prepared in accordance withGenerally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)and comply with applicableFinancial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)statements. The Contractor will review financial records, evaluate internal controls, and provide an independent assessment to ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance with all applicable accounting and reporting standards.The term of this contract shall be for five (5) years and is anticipated to commence upon receipt of all required approvals.The Procurement Lobbying Act (PLA) Applies to this Solicitation.The restricted period began with the publication of this ad.Compliance Procurement Lobbying ActRequired Forms: Vendor shall complete, sign and submit the following forms if they are selected:1. “Offeror’s Affirmation of Understanding of and Agreement pursuant to State Finance Law § 139-j (3) and § 139-j (6) (b)”2. “Offeror’s Disclosure of Prior Non-Responsibility Determinations and Certification of Compliance with State Finance Law §139-j and §139-k”Under the requirements of the State Procurement Lobbying Act all communications regarding advertised projects are to be channeled through the Office of University Controller (*Designated Contacts). Until a designation is made, communication with any other CUNY employees concerning this project that is determined to be an attempt to influence the procurement may result in disqualification.Contact with CUNY:Under the requirements of the PLA, all communications regarding advertised projects are to be channeled through the Designated Contact. Communication with respect to this procurement initiated by or on behalf of an interested vendor through others than the Designated Contact may constitute an “impermissible contact” under NYS law and could result in disqualification of that vendor.Rules and regulations and more information on this law, please visit:http://www.ogs.ny.gov/aboutogs/regulations/advisoryCouncil/Faq.htm  (Advisory Council FAQs)http: //www.jcope.ny.gov/law/lob/lobbying2.html (New York State Lobbying Act)Business enterprises awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years:EFPR Group, CPAs, PLLC.Disadvantaged Business Enterprise contracting goals (DBE)DBE Goal:0.00%