When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on July 22, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

It was issued by Mount Vernon City School District. The work is located in Mount Vernon, New York, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Public sector financial management and accounting consulting firm. Experience conducting operational and fiscal reviews for government authorities. Expertise in budgeting, fund accounting, reserves, and revenue management. Strong knowledge of payroll, benefits, and retirement reporting compliance. Certified public accountants or similarly qualified financial professionals. Capacity to deliver audit-style assessments and actionable process improvement recommendations. Familiarity with New York public agency financial practices preferred.

Financial Management and Accounting Consultant Services (Closed)

A Mount Vernon government authority is seeking a consultant to review and audit its financial management, accounting, payroll, benefits, budgeting, and fund administration practices. The contract term is one year.

Must be a reputable and qualified individual or firm
Must have expertise in school finance and business operations
Must provide proof of certification and resumes for designated staff
Must provide a client list for the past five years with a similar scope of services
Must maintain commercial general liability insurance ($1M per occurrence/$2M aggregate)
Must maintain professional errors and omissions insurance ($2M per occurrence/$2M aggregate)
Must maintain cyber insurance ($1M per occurrence/$1M aggregate)
Must maintain excess insurance ($2M per occurrence and aggregate)
Must name the district as an additional insured on liability policies
Must provide three copies of the proposal (one original with USB, two copies)
Must submit proposals in sealed envelopes clearly marked with the RFP number and title

Request for Proposal document available: July 13th, 2026

Deadline for questions: July 15th, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

Proposal submission deadline: July 22nd, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

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A government authority in Mount Vernon, New York is seeking a consultant to provide financial management and accounting services for a one-year contract term. The selected firm will conduct a comprehensive review and audit of the agency’s accounting and financial management functions, with attention to several identified fiscal and operational areas of concern.

Scope of review includes the agency’s existing budget, fund and reserve management, employee onboarding, retirement system registration and reporting, payroll deductions, payroll and benefits administration, and finance and accounting reconciliation procedures. The consultant will also examine account management and recordkeeping practices, including accounts receivable, incoming agency revenue such as state aid, and fund management, collection practices, and related records.

Questions regarding the solicitation are due by July 15, 2026.

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