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| State Contracting Portal Solicitation Details |
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Torrington, City of |
| Project/Solicitation # |
FAS-007-050619 |
| Solicitation Type |
Request for Quote |
| Due Date |
05/06/2019 |
| Includes SBE/MBE Requirements |
NO |
| Qualified Partnership |
NO |
| Summary |
FINANCIAL AUDIT SERVICES |
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| Addenda |
- ADDENDUM #1 PERTAINS TO QUESTIONS SUBMITTED AND ANSWERS PERTAINING
TO THE FINACIAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF TORRINGTON
Questions & Responses 4/25/19
1Q) What is the reason for the Town requesting proposals?
1A) Due Diligence
2Q) Are the current auditors invited to submit a proposal?
2A) If they choose to, all submissions will be considered.
3Q) What financial software does the Town use? The BOE? The tax collector?
3A) The City and BOE use the same financial software, New World ERP (Tyler Technologies). The City has a private tax collector.
4Q) What were the contracted audit fees (including both the Town and BOE) for the:
4A) a. Fiscal Year 2018 Financial Audit - $50,750
b. Fiscal Year 2018 State Single Audit - State & Federal Single Audit $7,750
c. Fiscal Year 2018 Federal Single Audit – see answer on (b) above
d. Fiscal Year 2018 EFS/ED001 Certification - $ 5,000
5Q) How many auditors were on-site for field work and for how long?
5A) Four (4) auditors for 3 weeks. Some work was done via the firm’s electronic portal.
6Q) Are there any significant changes in the finance department from the prior year?
6A) No
7Q) Does the Town anticipate any significant changes (upward or downward) in its State or Federal grant expenditures in the near future as compared to Fiscal year 2018?
7A) No
8Q) Are there any improvements the Town would like to see in the audit process?
8A) It is always the City’s goal to submit the audited financial statements by December 31st.
9Q) What audit timeline is the Town looking for in fiscal year 2019?
9A) Planning meeting in July, preliminary work in August, field work in October. Send financial statements to the City with ample time to review.
****** PLEASE NOTE *******
THE 2018 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
OF THE CITY OF TORRINGTON
ENDING JUNE 30, 2018
CAN BE FOUND ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE
AT
www.torringtonct.org
(Government – Finance – Comptrollers – Annual Budgets/Financial Statements)
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| Contact Name |
Pennie Zucco |
| E-Mail |
pennie_zucco@torringtonct.org |
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(860) 489-2225 |
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(860) 489-2547 |
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| Additional Description |
The City of Torrington (City) is requesting proposals for the purpose of retaining qualified independent public accountants licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut to provide financial audit services to the City of Torrington (City) for fiscal years ending June 30, 2019; June 30, 2020; and June 30, 2021.
Interested firms are requested to submit an original and eight (8) copies of qualification data to the Office of the Purchasing Agent, 140 Main Street, Room 206, Torrington, CT 06790, during normal office hours by no later than Monday May 6, 2019 at 11:00 AM. Envelopes should be clearly marked: “RFQ #FAS-007-050619, FINANCIAL AUDIT SERVICES”. Proposals received after this date and time will be rejected. Submit the cost proposal in a separate sealed envelope and clearly marked. All questions must be submitted by April 24, 2019, by 12:00 noon. Questions should be submitted by email to pennie_zucco@torringtonct.org. Questions will be answered through an addendum, which will be posted on the City of Torrington website. Interested firms should check the website 48 hours before the opening date. Firms mailing proposals should allow normal delivery time to ensure timely receipt of their proposals. Proposals may not be submitted by fax or e-mail.
There will not be a public opening of this bid
MBE’s, WBE’s and SBE’s ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER |
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