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Webster issues auditor RFP and designates clerk as finance officer for audit prep
Summary
The board reviewed an auditor RFP sent Feb. 12 to five firms, set deadlines for questions and proposals, and unanimously designated Town Clerk Stephanie Gibson as Finance Officer to prepare for the upcoming audit.
The Webster Board of Commissioners advanced audit procurement and preparation steps at its March 5 meeting.
Mayor Tracy Rodes and Town Clerk Stephanie Gibson reviewed the final RFP for prospective auditors, which was emailed Feb. 12 to five local firms: Anderson, Smith, and Wike, PLLC; Carland and Anderson, Inc.; Carter, CPA, PA; Gould, Killian CPA Group; and Sheila Gahagan, CPA. The timeline set in the RFP: firms may submit questions by March 13 (answers due March 20), proposals are due March 26, and the mayor and clerk will review and score proposals on March 28 with a recommendation expected before the April 2 meeting.
Commissioner Leigh Anne Young moved to designate Stephanie Gibson as the Finance Officer for audit preparation; Commissioner Danell Moses seconded and the motion carried unanimously. The board discussed anticipated additional audit services of $500 and that consultant Bronwyn Burleson quoted $150 per hour for financial services to assist with year-end audit preparation.
No contract award was made at the meeting; next steps include staff evaluation of proposals submitted by March 26 and a recommendation to the board following review on March 28.
