Town of Washington Request for CPA Audit of The Town of Washington Vermont Books - 26-008
Town of WashingtonCity · Washington, VT- Due
- Dec 7, 2026
- 23 days left
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
- Primary contact
- Lois Deberville
- (802) 883-2218
The 30-second brief
The Town of Washington, Vermont seeks proposals from a qualified CPA firm to conduct a full municipal financial audit of the town books for the fiscal year covering 6/1/25 to 6/1/26, with an estimated budget of $25,000. Scope of work includes reviewing QuickBooks user access and audit trails, evaluating the traceability of special funds such as state grants, FEMA, ARPA allocations, highway funds, and capital reserves, auditing budget-to-actual mapping, performing deficit and surplus verifications under Vermont unassigned fund balance rules, and delivering an actionable management letter to optimize workflows. Proposals are due by December 7, 2026, and must be hand-delivered or placed in the drop box at Town Hall located at 2895 Route VT 110, Washington, VT 05675.
User Access & Audit Trail: review QuickBooks audit trail; Traceability of Special Funds: evaluation of QuickBooks Classes or Customer/Jobs for state grants, FEMA, ARPA allocations, Highway funds, Or capital reserves; Budget-to-Actual Mapping: audit process of town budget entry and tracking in QuickBooks; Deficit and Surplus Verifications: review over-expenditures and unexpended year-end funds under Vermont unassigned fund balance rules; Management Letter Actionability: recommendations for optimizing QuickBooks workflows and monthly budget reporting
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Summary
The Town of Washington, Vermont seeks proposals from a qualified CPA firm to conduct a full municipal financial audit of the town books for the fiscal year covering 6/1/25 to 6/1/26, with an estimated budget of $25,000.
Scope of work includes reviewing QuickBooks user access and audit trails, evaluating the traceability of special funds such as state grants, FEMA, ARPA allocations, highway funds, and capital reserves, auditing budget-to-actual mapping, performing deficit and surplus verifications under Vermont unassigned fund balance rules, and delivering an actionable management letter to optimize workflows. Proposals are due by December 7, 2026, and must be hand-delivered or placed in the drop box at Town Hall located at 2895 Route VT 110, Washington, VT 05675.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- User Access & Audit Trail: review QuickBooks audit trail
- Traceability of Special Funds: evaluation of QuickBooks Classes or Customer/Jobs for state grants, FEMA, ARPA allocations, Highway funds, Or capital reserves
- Budget-to-Actual Mapping: audit process of town budget entry and tracking in QuickBooks
- Deficit and Surplus Verifications: review over-expenditures and unexpended year-end funds under Vermont unassigned fund balance rules
- Management Letter Actionability: recommendations for optimizing QuickBooks workflows and monthly budget reporting
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Explicit proof that the Firm is Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed to practice in the State of Vermont, statement of strict independence, proven track record conducting audits in compliance with Government Auditing Standards and Federal Uniform Guidance, copy of firm's most recent external quality control / peer review report, profiles of principal supervisory and management staff, 5 references for similar size contracts, evidence of professional liability, general liability insurance and workers' compensation (COI)
- Submit to
- 2895 Route VT 110, Washington, VT 05675
- Scope location
- Washington, VT
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Town of Washington?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 7, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 2895 Route VT 110, Washington, VT 05675. For questions, contact Lois Deberville.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Town of Washington in VT, 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 Lois Deberville at (802) 883-2218. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: User Access & Audit Trail: review QuickBooks audit trail; Traceability of Special Funds: evaluation of QuickBooks Classes or Customer/Jobs for state grants, FEMA, ARPA allocations, Highway funds, Or capital reserves; Budget-to-Actual Mapping: audit process of town budget entry and tracking in QuickB. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Washington?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 7, 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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Explicit proof that the Firm is Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed to practice in the State of Vermont, statement of strict independence, proven track record conducting audits in compliance wi. Review the full document from Town of Washington for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Washington, VT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
