Financial Audit Services

Richland County is seeking a certified public accounting firm to perform the annual financial statement audit of the County for an initial term of three fiscal years, with the option to extend for two additional one-year periods. The selected firm will be responsible for providing independent audit services, including financial statement audits and other related services. The County is looking for a firm with experience in governmental auditing and a strong understanding of the County's financial operations. The proposal should include information on the firm's experience, qualifications, and approach to the audit, as well as a detailed cost proposal. The County will evaluate proposals based on factors such as performance history, technical factors, experience, certification, license, and qualification, and cost. • The County is located in the center of South Carolina and covers a total area of 756 square miles. • The County has a population of over 400,000 residents and employs approximately 1765 people. • The County operates a general fund budget in excess of $100 million dollars. • The selected firm will be required to provide a comprehensive list of similar projects completed within the last 10 years. • The firm should have a strong understanding of the County's financial operations and be able to provide independent audit services. • The proposal should include a detailed cost proposal and a description of the firm's approach to the audit.