Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of the Request for Proposals is to obtain the services of a public accounting firm for the annual audit for fiscal year 2016. The organization-wide audit will encompass the financial statements as required by GASB Statement No. 34 and the Texas Education Agency Financial Accountability System Resource Guide for the District for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016. The audit is to be performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and generally accepted government auditing standards contained in the Texas Education Agency Financial Accountability System Resource Guide. The financial statement audit is to determine whether (1) the financial statements present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows or changes in financial positions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and (2) whether the District has complied with laws and regulation s for those transactions and events that may have a material effect on the financial statements. The financial related audit will also include determining whether ( I) financial reports and related items are fairly presented, (2) financial information is presented in accordance with established or stated criteria, and (3) the school district has adhered to specific financial compliance requirements.
