2025 RFP - INDEPENDENT AUDITING SERVICES

The City of Mandeville is requesting sealed proposals from qualified certified public accounting firms (hereinafter “Firm” or “Proposer”) to perform independent financial and compliance audit services for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025. The successful Proposer shall conduct the audit in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States (commonly referred to as the Yellow Book), and the requirements of the Louisiana Legislative Auditor (LLA). In addition to performing the annual financial statement audit, the selected Firm shall perform all procedures prescribed by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Statewide Agreed-Upon Procedures (SAUP), Version 7. If the City expends $750,000 or more in federal funds during the audit period, the Firm shall also conduct a Single Audit in accordance with Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Subpart F (Uniform Guidance). The City further expects the selected Firm to provide technical assistance related to the implementation and financial reporting requirements of applicable Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, including but not limited to GASB Statement No. 87 (Leases), GASB Statement No. 96 (Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements), and any additional standards applicable during the engagement term. This Request for Proposals (RFP) is issued pursuant to the authority granted under Louisiana law governing the procurement of professional services. The award of a contract resulting from this RFP is subject to the availability of funds and the execution of a contract acceptable to the City. Proposals may be submitted using one of the following three methods: 1. Electronic Submission via Central Bidding: • Proposals can be submitted through the City’s designated bid platform at www.centralbidding.com. • The proposal must be uploaded as a single, searchable PDF file. Scanned, image-only documents are discouraged. • It is the responsibility of each proposer to monitor the platform for any addenda. 2. Hard Copy Delivery to City Hall: • Sealed proposal packets can be delivered to the Purchasing Agent's office at: City of Mandeville City Hall Attn: Purchasing Agent 3101 East Causeway Approach Mandeville, LA 70448 • The firm's Louisiana CPA license number must be clearly written on the outer envelope of the submitted proposal packet. 3. Email Submission: • Proposals may be emailed to: purchasing@cityofmandeville.com. • The subject line should read: RFP Inquiry – 2025 Independent Auditing Services. • The proposal must be attached as a single, searchable PDF file.