Request for Proposal – Susanville Indian Rancheria
Request for Proposal
“Independent Financial and Compliance Audit Services for the California Department of Education American Indian Education Centers Grant (FY 2024–2025)”
Submission Deadline
(May 17, 2026 – By 5 p.m. PST)
Late Submission will not be considered.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
Independent Audit Services
CDE / AIEC Grant
1. Introduction
Susanville Indian Rancheria is soliciting proposals from qualified, independent Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firms to provide annual audit services as required for grant funds received under the California Department of Education (CDE) / American Indian Education Centers (AIEC) Grant Program. The purpose of this RFP is to secure an auditor to conduct a financial and compliance audit of grant expenditures for Fiscal Year 2024–2025, with the possibility of continued audit services for subsequent fiscal years, contingent upon satisfactory performance, continued funding, and mutual agreement.
2. Organization Background
Susanville Indian Rancheria administers CDE/AIEC grant funding to support educational services for Susanville Indian Rancheria’s after school program and summer program. Grant funds are managed in accordance with CDE requirements, applicable state and federal regulations, and tribal policies and procedures.
3. Scope of Work
The selected auditor will be responsible for performing an independent audit of CDE/AIEC grant expenditures, including:
– Audit of grant revenues and expenditures for Fiscal Year 2024–2025
– Verification of allowable and documented expenditures
– Review of internal controls related to grant funds
– Confirmation of alignment with reports submitted to CDE
– Preparation of an audit report suitable for CDE submission
Ongoing Services:
This RFP also seeks a firm interested in providing annual audits for future fiscal years, subject to continued funding and satisfactory performance.
4. Audit Period
– Primary audit period: October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025
– Future audit periods: Annually, as required by May 30th of each year for submission to California Department of Education.
5. Deliverables
– Draft for review and final audit reports – Management letter (if applicable)
– Electronic copies of all final documents
6. Minimum Qualifications
– Licensed CPA firm in good standing – Knowledge of CDE/AIEC Grant compliance
– Experience with governmental, tribal, or nonprofit audits – No conflicts of interest
7. Proposal Requirements
Proposals should include:
– Firm information and contact – Relevant experience
– Proposed approach and timeline – Fee for FY 2024–2025 audit
– Estimated fees for future audits/detailed fee schedule – References
8. Timeline
– RFP Release Date: April 17, 2026
– Proposal Deadline: May 17, 2026 – 5 P.M. PST
– Audit Completion Target: on or before May 30, 2026 (Extension Added if necessary)
9. Evaluation Criteria
– Experience and qualifications – Understanding of 2CFR 200
– Cost and value – References
10. Submission Instructions
Proposals must be submitted electronically to:
Lee Barlese – Education Resource Coordinator – LBarlese@sir-nsn.gov
11. Additional Information/Questions directed to:
Lee Barlese, Education Coordinator – LBarlese@sir-nsn.gov/ Office: (530)258-1658
Mary Dazey, Grants Administrator – Mdazey@sir-nsn.gov/ Office: (530)257-5449
