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10/4/2026
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PUBLIC NOTICE
A. General Information
The City of Tallulah is requesting Requests for Proposals (RFP) from qualified firms of certified public accountants to audit its financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027 for its General Fund, Water Fund, Utility (Sewer) Fund, Street Fund, Section 8 Fund and supplemental Housing Authority. These audits are to be performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards United States of America (GAAS) and the provisions of the federal Single Audit Act of 1984.
There is no expressed or implied obligation for the City to reimburse responding firms for any expenses incurred in preparing the proposals. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted. At the City’s discretion, oral presentations may be requested as part of the evaluation process. Any inquiries regarding the RFP should be directed to ylewis@tallulah-la.gov or 318-574-0964. Two copies of the RFP submittals should be received by 5:00 pm on (DATE) to: Yvonne Lewis, Mayor, City of Tallulah, 204 N. Cedar Street, Tallulah, LA 71282
SECTION 2 – NATURE OF SERVICES REQUIRED
General
The City is soliciting for the services of a qualified firm of certified public accountants to provide a “Full Service” including (but not limited to):
Independent Auditor’s Report
Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A)
Basic Financial Statements
Required Supplemental Information
Other Supplementary Information
Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures in conformance with the Louisiana
Legislative Auditor’s (LLA) Statewide Agreed-Upon Procedures (SAUPs)
Scope of Work to be Performed
Audit of the primary government financial statements of the City in conformity with general accepted accounting standards accepted in the United States of America, including all properly classified funds of the primary government and issue an opinion on the fair presentation of its basic financial statements. The auditor is required to prepare all the financial statements (including statements of net position and statement of activities), the footnotes to the financial statements, the combining of individual fund financial statements and schedules, and required supplementary schedules for the City.
Subcontracting
Should any firm submitting consider subcontracting portions of the engagement, that fact must be clearly identified in the RFP, along with the names of the proposed subcontracting firms.
Reports to be Issued
Following the completion of the audit and preparation of the fiscal year’s comprehensive financial statements and supplemental audits (Housing Authority) the auditor shall issue:
1. Reports on the fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with GAAS
2. An oral management report to the Tallulah City Council, Tallulah City Clerk and Mayor.
3. A report on compliance with requirements applicable to each “major” fund and internal control over compliance in accordance with the Uniform Guidance.
4. Others, as requirements change, may be added as additional work, as covered in this RFP by the terms for such work.
Report Preparation
The auditor shall be solely responsible for all audit reports, including report preparation, editing, printing, binding, and audit letters. The final signed reports shall be reviewed by the City and submitted to the State of Louisiana prior to December 31 of each contract year. The City shall be delivered a copy in electronic format. The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and related auditors’ report, as well as the reports on the internal controls and compliance, are to be included where required by law.
SECTION 3 – PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
B. General Requirements
TITLE PAGE AND TABLE OF CONTENTS (required)
Transmittal Letter
A signed letter of transmittal stating the Proposer’s understanding of the work to be done, the commitment to perform the work within a specified time period, a statement why the firm believes itself to be best qualified to perform the engagement, and a statement that the proposal is a firm and irrevocable offer for a minimum of 90 days. Mandatory elements to be included in the Transmittal Letter include (1) The audit firm is independent and licensed to practice in Louisiana, (2) The firm has no conflict of interest nor impairment to independence to the City, (3) The firm adheres to the instructions in this (4) all assigned personnel are properly licensed in Louisiana. The firm shall also provide information on the results of any federal or state desk reviews or field reviews of its audits during the past three (3) years. In addition, the firm shall provide information on the circumstances and status of any disciplinary action taken or pending against the firm during the past three (3) years with state regulatory bodies or professional organizations, if applicable. The Transmittal Letter shall include certification that the person signing the submitted proposal is authorized to represent the firm and authorized to sign a contract with the City. As such, the substance of the proposals will carry more weight than their form or manner of presentation.
Technical Proposal
Technical Proposal shall demonstrate the qualifications, competence and capacity of the firms (particularly assigned staff) seeking to undertake an independent audit of the City. It should specify an audit approach that will meet proposal requirements. To qualify, the firm must have extensive experience in audits of local governments, as well as experience with preparation of Comprehensive Financial Statements.
SECTION 4 - Scoring Criteria
The evaluators will use a 100-point formula during the review process to score proposals. The following represents the principal selection criteria, which will be considered during the evaluation process:
Firms Qualifications
20 Points
Identify the principal supervisory, management, staff and specialists who would be assigned to the audit and their licensure as a certified public accountant in Louisiana. Provide information on the governmental auditing experience of each person, including information on relevant continuing professional education for the past three (3) years. The firm should present a copy of the report on its most recent external quality control review.
Firm’s Experience
30 Points
Respondent or principals of the firm must have a minimum experience of ten (10) years of auditing experience and the firm should be listed on the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Approved list of certified auditing firms. Respondents should include a list of governmental bodies, including client name, type of audit and audit cost of municipalities showing performance on comparable government engagements, including control of costs, quality of work, and completion of work in a timely manner.
Similar Engagements with Other Governmental Entities
30 Points
List the most significant engagements performed in the last five (5) years that are similar to the engagement described in this request for qualifications and proposal. These engagements should indicate the scope of work, date, engagement partners, total hours, and the name and telephone number of the principal client contact.
Approach and Methodology
10 Points
Respondents should present an explanation of the audit methodology to be followed, to perform the services required in this request for proposal. Outline should include: (1) Proposed segmentation of the engagement (2) Level of staff to be assigned (3) Approach to be taken to gain an understanding of the City’s internal control structure (4) Approach to be taken in determining laws and regulations that will be subject to audit test work (5) Approach to be taken in drawing audit samples for purposes of tests of compliance (6) Computer software used (8) Any other approach and methodology information applicable The City shall provide office space and access to copier, fax, etc during audit fieldwork.
Cost Proposal
10 Points
The cost bid shall contain all pricing information relative to performing the audit engagement for each of the contract years as described in this request.
Vicksburg Post:
Oct. 4 and 11, 2026
RFP/AUDITING
A. General Information
The City of Tallulah is requesting Requests for Proposals (RFP) from qualified firms of certified public accountants to audit its financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027 for its General Fund, Water Fund, Utility (Sewer) Fund, Street Fund, Section 8 Fund and supplemental Housing Authority. These audits are to be performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards United States of America (GAAS) and the provisions of the federal Single Audit Act of 1984.
There is no expressed or implied obligation for the City to reimburse responding firms for any expenses incurred in preparing the proposals. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted. At the City’s discretion, oral presentations may be requested as part of the evaluation process. Any inquiries regarding the RFP should be directed to ylewis@tallulah-la.gov or 318-574-0964. Two copies of the RFP submittals should be received by 5:00 pm on (DATE) to: Yvonne Lewis, Mayor, City of Tallulah, 204 N. Cedar Street, Tallulah, LA 71282
SECTION 2 – NATURE OF SERVICES REQUIRED
General
The City is soliciting for the services of a qualified firm of certified public accountants to provide a “Full Service” including (but not limited to):
Independent Auditor’s Report
Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A)
Basic Financial Statements
Required Supplemental Information
Other Supplementary Information
Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures in conformance with the Louisiana
Legislative Auditor’s (LLA) Statewide Agreed-Upon Procedures (SAUPs)
Scope of Work to be Performed
Audit of the primary government financial statements of the City in conformity with general accepted accounting standards accepted in the United States of America, including all properly classified funds of the primary government and issue an opinion on the fair presentation of its basic financial statements. The auditor is required to prepare all the financial statements (including statements of net position and statement of activities), the footnotes to the financial statements, the combining of individual fund financial statements and schedules, and required supplementary schedules for the City.
Subcontracting
Should any firm submitting consider subcontracting portions of the engagement, that fact must be clearly identified in the RFP, along with the names of the proposed subcontracting firms.
Reports to be Issued
Following the completion of the audit and preparation of the fiscal year’s comprehensive financial statements and supplemental audits (Housing Authority) the auditor shall issue:
1. Reports on the fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with GAAS
2. An oral management report to the Tallulah City Council, Tallulah City Clerk and Mayor.
3. A report on compliance with requirements applicable to each “major” fund and internal control over compliance in accordance with the Uniform Guidance.
4. Others, as requirements change, may be added as additional work, as covered in this RFP by the terms for such work.
Report Preparation
The auditor shall be solely responsible for all audit reports, including report preparation, editing, printing, binding, and audit letters. The final signed reports shall be reviewed by the City and submitted to the State of Louisiana prior to December 31 of each contract year. The City shall be delivered a copy in electronic format. The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and related auditors’ report, as well as the reports on the internal controls and compliance, are to be included where required by law.
SECTION 3 – PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
B. General Requirements
TITLE PAGE AND TABLE OF CONTENTS (required)
Transmittal Letter
A signed letter of transmittal stating the Proposer’s understanding of the work to be done, the commitment to perform the work within a specified time period, a statement why the firm believes itself to be best qualified to perform the engagement, and a statement that the proposal is a firm and irrevocable offer for a minimum of 90 days. Mandatory elements to be included in the Transmittal Letter include (1) The audit firm is independent and licensed to practice in Louisiana, (2) The firm has no conflict of interest nor impairment to independence to the City, (3) The firm adheres to the instructions in this (4) all assigned personnel are properly licensed in Louisiana. The firm shall also provide information on the results of any federal or state desk reviews or field reviews of its audits during the past three (3) years. In addition, the firm shall provide information on the circumstances and status of any disciplinary action taken or pending against the firm during the past three (3) years with state regulatory bodies or professional organizations, if applicable. The Transmittal Letter shall include certification that the person signing the submitted proposal is authorized to represent the firm and authorized to sign a contract with the City. As such, the substance of the proposals will carry more weight than their form or manner of presentation.
Technical Proposal
Technical Proposal shall demonstrate the qualifications, competence and capacity of the firms (particularly assigned staff) seeking to undertake an independent audit of the City. It should specify an audit approach that will meet proposal requirements. To qualify, the firm must have extensive experience in audits of local governments, as well as experience with preparation of Comprehensive Financial Statements.
SECTION 4 - Scoring Criteria
The evaluators will use a 100-point formula during the review process to score proposals. The following represents the principal selection criteria, which will be considered during the evaluation process:
Firms Qualifications
20 Points
Identify the principal supervisory, management, staff and specialists who would be assigned to the audit and their licensure as a certified public accountant in Louisiana. Provide information on the governmental auditing experience of each person, including information on relevant continuing professional education for the past three (3) years. The firm should present a copy of the report on its most recent external quality control review.
Firm’s Experience
30 Points
Respondent or principals of the firm must have a minimum experience of ten (10) years of auditing experience and the firm should be listed on the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s Approved list of certified auditing firms. Respondents should include a list of governmental bodies, including client name, type of audit and audit cost of municipalities showing performance on comparable government engagements, including control of costs, quality of work, and completion of work in a timely manner.
Similar Engagements with Other Governmental Entities
30 Points
List the most significant engagements performed in the last five (5) years that are similar to the engagement described in this request for qualifications and proposal. These engagements should indicate the scope of work, date, engagement partners, total hours, and the name and telephone number of the principal client contact.
Approach and Methodology
10 Points
Respondents should present an explanation of the audit methodology to be followed, to perform the services required in this request for proposal. Outline should include: (1) Proposed segmentation of the engagement (2) Level of staff to be assigned (3) Approach to be taken to gain an understanding of the City’s internal control structure (4) Approach to be taken in determining laws and regulations that will be subject to audit test work (5) Approach to be taken in drawing audit samples for purposes of tests of compliance (6) Computer software used (8) Any other approach and methodology information applicable The City shall provide office space and access to copier, fax, etc during audit fieldwork.
Cost Proposal
10 Points
The cost bid shall contain all pricing information relative to performing the audit engagement for each of the contract years as described in this request.
Vicksburg Post:
Oct. 4 and 11, 2026
RFP/AUDITING