Bids Are Invited For Central Coast Regional District Audit Services

The Central Coast Regional District (Ccrd) And Central Coast Regional Hospital District (Ccrhd) Invite Proposals From Qualified Public Accounting Firms To Provide Annual Audit Services For A Preferred Five-Year Term Covering The 2026–2030 Fiscal Years. The Ccrd Serves Fewer Than 5,000 Residents Across Five Electoral Areas And Provides A Range Of Local And Regional Services. The Ccrhd Shares The Ccrd’S Boundaries And Board Of Directors But Is A Separate Legal Entity.The Successful Proponent Will Conduct Annual Audits In Accordance With Generally Accepted Auditing Standards And Applicable Requirements Of The Local Government Act, Community Charter And Hospital District Act. The Work Includes Separate Audit Opinions For The Ccrd And Ccrhd, Annual Management Letters, Reporting Findings To Senior Staff, Attendance At A Board Meeting To Present The Audited Financial Statements, And Routine Accounting, Auditing And Tax Advice Throughout The Year. Additional Services May Include Assistance With New Accounting Standards, Special Financial Reviews And Occasional Financial Administration.Audits Must Be Completed Annually By April 30. The Ccrd Uses Quickbooks Online Products And Maintains Tangible Capital Asset Records In Excel. Regional District Staff Will Prepare The Financial Statements, Working Papers And Supporting Records, With Proponents Asked To Provide Separate Pricing Should Additional Preparation Services Be Required.Proponents Must Demonstrate Appropriate Professional Designations, Experience Auditing British Columbia Local Governments, Knowledge Of Public-Sector Accounting Standards, Sufficient Resources To Meet The Required Schedule, And Continuity Of Qualified Personnel. Proposals Must Include The Proposed Audit Approach And Schedule, Team Qualifications, Three Local-Government References, Firm Pricing For Each Entity For All Five Years, And Rates For Additional Services.Proposals Will Be Evaluated Based On Proponent And Audit-Team Capability (35%), Proposed Audit Strategy (25%) And Price (40%).Signed Proposals Must Be Submitted As A Single Pdf Titled “Rfp Audit Services” To [email protected] By 4:00 P.M. Pdt On Friday, October 23, 2026. Questions May Be Directed To The Ccrd Chief Financial Officer At 250-799-5291 Or [email protected].