Independent Auditor Services

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Santa Maria, Texas, United StatesPosted 16 days agoDeadline: May 4th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Annual independent auditing services are sought for fiscal year 2025–2026 in Santa Maria, Texas, with an option for a one-year extension.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a certified public accounting firm
Must be properly licensed for certified public accounting practice in Texas
Must meet the independence standards of Government Auditing Standards, 1994 Revision, United States General Accounting Office
Must not have a record of substandard work
Must provide evidence of experience in performing school district or government audits
Must provide proof of malpractice errors and omissions insurance coverage in an amount of at least $500,000
Must submit three original sets of the qualifications statement response
Must be bound and submitted in a sealed envelope

BUDGET

Estimate

$15,000 – $30,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Proposal submission deadline: May 4th, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Selection of offeror: May 13th, 2026

Preliminary audit draft presentation: November 2026

Final audit report presentation: November 2026 Regular Board Meeting

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 4th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Santa Maria Independent School District

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Santa Maria, Texas seeks a vendor to provide independent auditor services for the annual audit of fiscal year 2025–2026. The contract includes an option to extend auditor services for an additional year, covering fiscal year 2026–2027.

The selected firm will be responsible for conducting comprehensive and impartial audits to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. Services must be performed in accordance with applicable standards and regulations, and auditors are expected to deliver clear, actionable reports to stakeholders.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.