When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 27, 2026.

It was issued by City Of South Lake Tahoe. The work is located in South Lake Tahoe, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Governmental accounting consulting firm with public sector financial reporting expertise. Strong experience with GASB standards, including lease accounting and GASB 96. Certified public accounting or advisory firm with technical accounting memorandum capabilities. Experience supporting municipalities, cities, or other local government entities. Ability to advise on internal controls and accounting treatment for complex transactions. Familiarity with information technology governance and security role design in public sector environments.

Governmental Accounting Technical and Financial Reporting Consultant Services (Due August 3, 2026)

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

South Lake Tahoe, California, United StatesPosted: July 21st, 2026Deadline: August 3rd, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in South Lake Tahoe, California seeks a consultant to provide governmental accounting and financial reporting support, including lease accounting, GASB 96 subscription arrangement analysis, compensated absences, and technical accounting guidance. The contract term is one year.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a firm of certified public accountants
Must have experience in complex governmental accounting matters
Must have experience in GASB implementation
Must register in the City's Vendor Database
Must submit proposal via PlanetBids online portal
Must maintain a valid South Lake Tahoe business license if physically present in the city
Must provide proof of insurance including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability
Must agree to remain valid for at least 120 calendar days from proposal due date

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Release of RFP: July 20th, 2026

Deadline for Question Submittal: July 27th, 2026

Responses will be posted by: July 30th, 2026

RFP submittals due: August 3rd, 2026

Selection Committee Review Period/Interviews: August 13th, 2026

Award Date: September 8th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 27th, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City Of South Lake Tahoe

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in South Lake Tahoe, California is seeking consultant services to support governmental accounting, technical accounting, and financial reporting functions for a one-year contract term. The engagement includes specialized advisory support for lease accounting, subscription-based information technology arrangements, compensated absences, and complex governmental accounting matters.

Scope of services includes review of new lease agreements as well as modifications, amendments, renewals, and terminations of existing leases; calculation of lease assets and liabilities; and preparation of annual amortization schedules and journal entries. The consultant will also review new and existing subscription agreements, evaluate contracts for applicability under GASB 96, calculate subscription assets and liabilities, and prepare related amortization schedules.

Additional services include assistance with compliance related to compensated absences, review of relevant policies, and calculation of fiscal year-end compensated absences liability. The selected consultant will also provide technical accounting and information technology consultation, including guidance on complex or unusual governmental transactions, financial reporting support, preparation of technical accounting memoranda, implementation of new accounting standards, and advice on security practices for information technology system design, security roles, and definitions aligned with the city's internal control environment and management practices.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 27, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of South Lake Tahoe. The work is located in South Lake Tahoe, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Governmental accounting consulting firm with public sector financial reporting expertise
Strong experience with GASB standards, including lease accounting and GASB 96
Certified public accounting or advisory firm with technical accounting memorandum capabilities
Experience supporting municipalities, cities, or other local government entities
Ability to advise on internal controls and accounting treatment for complex transactions
Familiarity with information technology governance and security role design in public sector environments

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