Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Staff will prepare the final closing of the books. The City will provide the auditors with a trial balance by fund and all accounting detail necessary to perform the audit. 2. Staff will prepare all workpapers requested by the Auditor prior to the start of interim and/or final fieldwork. 3. Staff will generate the necessary confirmation letters based on templates provided by the auditors. 4. Staff will prepare the draft financial statements and all related schedules and statements deliverable to the auditor prior to the beginning of audit fieldwork. City staff will also incorporate any agreed upon edits to the draft to arrive at the final statements. 5. Staff will be available during the audit to assist in providing information, documentation and explanations as needed as well as access to the financial system to view records and print reports. All requests will first be directed to the City’s contract accountant. 6. The City will provide the auditor with reasonable workspace including access to the internet and a photocopier. 7. The City Administrator will provide the auditor with a signedRepresentation Letter at the conclusion of the audit.
