Town of Lodge Grass Request for Audit Services
The Town of Lodge Grass is seeking proposals for audit and financial statement review services for FYs 2024–2026. Proposals are due November 5, 2026.
Date Posted
October 14, 2026
The Town of Lodge Grass is seeking proposals from qualified accounting firms or individuals to provide audits of the Town’s financial statements for fiscal years ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2026, and a review of its financial statements for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Proposals are due by 3 p.m. Thursday, November 5, 2026.
SERVICES REQUESTED
The selected firm will be responsible for auditing the Town’s financial statements and expressing opinions on the fair presentation of the basic financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
The audits are to be performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States.
Services will include:
- Financial statement audits for fiscal years ending June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2026
- Financial statement review for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025
- Required reporting on internal control and compliance over financial reporting
- A management letter outlining findings, recommendations and other significant observations
- A compliance audit over major federal award programs, if applicable
- Assistance with year-end adjusting entries and proposed audit adjustments
- Filing completed reports with the Montana Department of Administration, Local Government Services Bureau, Audit Review Section and the Federal Audit Clearinghouse, if applicable
- Availability to answer questions and meet with Town staff as requested
The selected firm may also be required to present the final report to the Lodge Grass Town Council.
FIRM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
The accounting firm should be familiar with State of Montana statutes related to the financial matters of Montana cities and towns.
Proposals should include:
- The firm’s understanding of the scope of services
- Identification and qualifications of personnel assigned to the engagement
- The firm’s proposed audit approach
- A profile of the firm and the office from which the work will be performed
- Governmental auditing experience from the past three years, including current clients and references
- Results of the firm’s most recent external quality control review
- Information regarding the firm’s ability to assist with implementation of new accounting pronouncements
- Identification of any potential impairments to auditor independence
FEE PROPOSAL
Fee proposals should provide a maximum all-inclusive price for the audit, review and related services. Cost information should include:
- Budgeted hours by type of staff
- Hourly rates by type of staff
- Total not-to-exceed fee, including expenses
SELECTION PROCESS
Town staff will review proposals based on qualifications and responsiveness. Cost information will then be considered, and firms may be asked to participate in an interview.
In addition to price, consideration will be given to the firm’s experience, capacity, qualifications, reputation, ability to complete the work within the required timeframe, previous performance and other factors outlined in the full Request for Proposal.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
One searchable electronic copy of the proposal must be submitted no later than 3 p.m. Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Proposals may be submitted to:
Town of Lodge Grass 212 Hester Ave. PO Box 255 Lodge Grass, MT 59050
Sherry House (Town Clerk) sherry.house@townoflodgegrass.com or Andrew Lehr drewlehr@lehraccounting.com
The email subject line should read “Audit Proposal 2026.”
Questions may be directed to the Town Clerk or Mayor. Contact with members of the Lodge Grass Town Council regarding the RFP may be grounds for elimination from the selection process.
The Town’s most recent audit report (2018–2019) and specific financial or budget information for the years included in the proposal are available electronically upon request.
ABOUT THE TOWN
The Town of Lodge Grass operates under a Mayor/Council form of government and provides municipal services including fire protection, streets, parks, water, wastewater and related administrative services. The Town is considered an independent reporting entity and has one discrete component unit, the Two Rivers Authority.