External Audit Services

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Houston, Texas, United StatesPosted: May 30th, 2026Deadline: June 22nd, 2026

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SUMMARY

The government authority in Texas requests external audit services for fiscal years 2026-2030, including annual financial audits and a single audit component.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a professional firm with experience in state, county, or municipal audits
Must be currently registered with the State of Texas
Must have a current and valid Franchise Tax Identification Number
Must provide audited financial statements
Must provide evidence of compliance with licensure, registration, and certification requirements
Must maintain insurance coverage as specified in the minimum insurance requirements
Must be able to perform annual external audit services for Harris County and related entities
Must be able to provide a payment bond if using subcontractors and the contract amount exceeds $25,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

RSVP for pre-submittal conference due by June 5th, 2026.

Pre-submittal conference held on June 9th, 2026.

Contract services begin approximately August 1st, 2026.

QUESTION DEADLINE

June 5th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Harris County

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Texas is seeking a qualified vendor to provide external audit services for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2026, through September 30, 2030. The scope of work includes conducting an independent annual audit of the combined financial statements, along with a single audit component in accordance with applicable regulations and standards.

All questions regarding the RFP must be submitted by June 5, 2026. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for June 9, 2026, to provide potential vendors with additional information and clarification about the scope and requirements. The selected firm will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of the authority's financial reporting throughout the contract term.

Source attribution

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