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RFP - Audit Services 2005

  • YEAR CREATED: 2005
  • ENTITY TYPE: County
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: RFP - Request for Proposals
This document is a request for proposal (RFP) for auditing services from a firm. The document outlines the requirements and criteria for selecting an auditor to conduct an audit of Baltimore County's financial statements. The document includes various sections that cover different aspects of the audit process. These sections include information on the firm's qualifications and experience, including details on the firm's external quality control review and any disciplinary actions taken against the firm in the past three years. The document also requires the firm to provide information on the qualifications and experience of the staff that will be assigned to the engagement, including their government auditing experience and relevant continuing professional education. The firm is also required to demonstrate its commitment to Affirmative Action in its staffing. The document asks the firm to describe its capability to provide technical support in interpreting and implementing accounting standards related to local governments. It also asks for information on the firm's experience in auditing computerized systems and evaluating the efficient and effective use of online computer systems. The document requires the firm to provide information on its quality control procedures and measures to ensure a high-quality audit. It also asks for a statement of compliance with relevant state accounting regulations and independence requirements. The document asks the firm to provide a work plan and audit methodology for the engagement, including proposed segmentation of the engagement, staff assignments, and the use of statistical sampling and analytical procedures. It also asks for the firm's approach to understanding Baltimore County's internal control structure and testing compliance with laws and regulations. The document requires the firm to identify any anticipated potential audit problems and describe how they will be resolved. It also asks for sample formats of required reports and information on any business the firm has lost in the past five years. The document includes a section on subcontracting and assignment, requiring prior approval from Baltimore County for any subcontracting arrangements. It also asks for information on the firm's current workload and capacity to comply with the audit requirements. Finally, the document includes instructions for submitting the sealed price proposal, which should include all pricing information for the audit engagement. The first page of the sealed price proposal should include the required information specified in section 8.3.1 of the document. It states that Baltimore County will not be responsible for expenses incurred in preparing and submitting the proposal.
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