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Naples auditor selection committee approves revised RFP, sets May 1 deadline for proposals

Auditor Selection Committee · March 31, 2026
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The City of Naples Auditor Selection Committee unanimously approved a revised request for proposals March 31 for a three-year external audit contract (with two one-year renewal options), setting proposals due May 1 and an initial evaluation on May 7; interviews are reserved for May 11 if needed.

The City of Naples Auditor Selection Committee unanimously approved a revised request for proposals (RFP) March 31 to hire an external auditor for a three-year term with two optional one-year renewals, setting proposals due May 1 and an initial evaluation on May 7.

The committee’s action, moved by committee member Dan and seconded by Chair Ted Blankenship, followed staff presentations and several edits to the draft solicitation intended to clarify qualifications and evaluation criteria. Chair Ted Blankenship said the contract term is three years with the possibility of two one-year extensions, and emphasized the importance of selecting a firm that can meet the city’s needs.

Stefan, a city staff member who presented the draft, said the incumbent firm Malden and Jenkins has served as the city’s auditor for many years. “Malden Jennings has been the…

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