Oskaloosa Community School District Independent Financial Audit Services RFP 2026
Oskaloosa Community School DistrictSchool · Oskaloosa, IA- Due
- Nov 3, 2026
- Due today
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Shayla VanWyk
The 30-second brief
The Oskaloosa Community School District is seeking proposals from qualified certified public accounting firms to provide independent annual financial audit services. The selected firm will be responsible for conducting the District's annual financial audit in accordance with applicable auditing standards and Iowa requirements, preparing required audit reports and financial statements, reviewing internal controls, compliance, and financial reporting practices, communicating findings and recommendations, presenting audit results to the Board of Education, and providing professional guidance. Proposals must be received electronically by November 3rd, 2026, at 4pm. Selection will be based on overall value and qualifications rather than solely on the lowest proposed cost, anticipating a 1-year agreement.
Conducting the District's annual financial audit in accordance with applicable auditing standards and Iowa requirements, Preparing required audit reports and financial statements, Reviewing internal controls, Compliance, And financial reporting practices, Communicating findings, Recommendations, And opportunities for improvement, Presenting audit results to the Board of Education, Providing professional guidance regarding accounting standards, Regulatory changes, And financial best practices as appropriate while maintaining auditor independence
Audit quality, relevant expertise, reliability, professional relationships, overall value
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Summary
The Oskaloosa Community School District is seeking proposals from qualified certified public accounting firms to provide independent annual financial audit services.
The selected firm will be responsible for conducting the District's annual financial audit in accordance with applicable auditing standards and Iowa requirements, preparing required audit reports and financial statements, reviewing internal controls, compliance, and financial reporting practices, communicating findings and recommendations, presenting audit results to the Board of Education, and providing professional guidance. Proposals must be received electronically by November 3rd, 2026, at 4pm. Selection will be based on overall value and qualifications rather than solely on the lowest proposed cost, anticipating a 1-year agreement.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Audit quality
- Relevant expertise
- Reliability
- Professional relationships
- Overall value
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Conducting the District's annual financial audit in accordance with applicable auditing standards and Iowa requirements, Preparing required audit reports and financial statements, Reviewing internal controls, Compliance, And financial reporting practices, Communicating findings, Recommendations, And opportunities for improvement, Presenting audit results to the Board of Education, Providing professional guidance regarding accounting standards, Regulatory changes, And financial best practices as appropriate while maintaining auditor independence
- Submit to
- [email protected]
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Oskaloosa Community School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 3, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Shayla VanWyk.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Oskaloosa Community School District in IA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Shayla VanWyk. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Conducting the District's annual financial audit in accordance with applicable auditing standards and Iowa requirements, Preparing required audit reports and financial statements, Reviewing internal controls, Compliance, And financial reporting practices, Communicating findings, Recommendations, And. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Audit quality, relevant expertise, reliability, professional relationships, overall value" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Oskaloosa Community School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Oskaloosa Community School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Oskaloosa Community School District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 3, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Oskaloosa Community School District for the complete list.