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Northampton City Council Committee on Finance Agenda 2026-06-10

CBIZ Submits Proposal for FY2027–29 Audit Contract

FY2027: $150,000, FY2028: $158,000 (for all city, retirement, Single Audit, MA DESE end of year, and student activity funds); $94,000 in 2027 and $98,000 in 2028 for city audit portionCity of NorthamptonCBIZ CPAS PCJune 10, 2026

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Description

CBIZ CPAs P.C. submitted a proposal to provide independent municipal auditing services to the City of Northampton for the FY2027–2029 cycle, including city, retirement, and school audits with itemized annual fees. The proposal will be reviewed by the Finance Committee as part of the city's competitive selection process for its next auditor.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

FY2027: $150,000, FY2028: $158,000 (for all city, retirement, Single Audit, MA DESE end of year, and student activity funds); $94,000 in 2027 and $98,000 in 2028 for city audit portion

Vendor

CBIZ CPAS PC

Agency

City of Northampton, MA

Contract Type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Document Date

June 10, 2026

Contract Term

Fiscal years 2027–2028 (fees provided for these years); likely three-year term if selected, through FY2029

Renewal Date

2029-06-30

Renewal Info

Proposal covers a likely three-year period in line with city charter for audit contracts, with annual fee increases specified. Vendor has significant Massachusetts municipal audit experience and is being considered as part of a potential competitive process encouraged by GFOA and DOR best practices.