Town of Washington Audit

The Town of Washington, Vermont is soliciting proposals from a qualified CPA firm to perform a full-year audit of the town’s financial records for fiscal year 6/1/25‑6/1/26. The audit must cover QuickBooks audit trails, grant fund traceability, budget‑to‑actual mapping, deficit/surplus verification, and provide a management‑letter with actionable recommendations. The firm must be a Vermont‑licensed CPA, independent, and demonstrate experience with government audits, quality‑control reports, and appropriate insurance. Submissions are due by November 2, 2026, with an estimated contract value of $25,000 and work to be completed by April 1, 2027. • Scope: Full financial audit of town books, including QuickBooks audit trail review, grant tracking, budget compliance, and management‑letter recommendations. • Requirements: Vermont CPA license, independence statement, government‑audit experience, recent peer‑review report, staff résumés, 5 references, proof of liability insurance. • Deliverables: Audit report, management letter, supporting documentation. • Timeline: Proposal due 11/2/2026; award expected shortly after; audit work to be finished by 4/1/2027. • Budget: $25,000 (estimated).