Specifications include, but are not limited to: a. Independently conduct large scale, highly complex City Transaction Privilege (Sales) and Use Tax (if applicable) audits of a special or difficult nature according to the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Generally Accepted Auditing Procedures, and the Multi-Jurisdictional Audit Coordination (MJAC) processes and procedures. The total volume of audits to be performed under any resultant agreement will be varied. b. Auditing and assessment pursuant to the Arizona Model City Tax Code including local Transaction Privilege Tax, Use Tax (if applicable), Transient Occupancy Tax, Property Rental Tax, and Franchise License fees. The number of audits to be performed in a 12-month period is estimated to be a minimum of 12. c. Providing analysis of the tax code and recommending options to increase tax collections. d. Performing periodic property rental review using information from the Yuma County Assessor’s Office. e. Providing professional advice to City staff and customers regarding Transaction Privilege Tax, Use Tax, Transient Occupancy Tax, Property Rental Tax, and Franchise License fees, as requested. f Observe, compare, and review financial records of businesses to determine compliance with the City of Yuma Tax Code and the Model City Tax Code statutes and regulations. g Follow and document the audit trail in the audit file for each assigned audit. h. Compile spreadsheets, audit notes, analyze and file reports which meet all established audit policy requirements and procedures. j. Providing monthly reports of audit statistics.
