City Council Meeting Date: April 21, 2026
Date: April 9, 2026
To: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
From: Melissa Everett, Finance Director
Diana Vaughn, Chief Financial Officer
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Consider Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Forvis Mazars, LLP Pursuant To RFP #26-014 For Independent Auditing Services For An Amount Not To Exceed $150,000.00 For The Fiscal Year 2026 Audit.
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Background:
On February 23, 2026, the City issued RFP #26-014 Independent Auditing Services for auditing services. Request for proposal notifications were posted online. Interested vendors were contacted and advertisements were placed in the Dallas Morning News. The RFP closed on March 18, 2026.
Five vendors submitted a response. The Finance Department reviewed and evaluated the submissions and selected Forvis Mazars, LLP based on criteria related to qualifications, project approach, references, fees, and prior successful service for the City of Carrollton. The award will be for a three-year initial term. The award also includes two additional one-year renewal options, if mutually agreed upon by the City and the vendor, for a potential five-year total contract. The costs for the Fiscal Year 2026 Audit include the annual audit services, the implementation of a new standard, an additional single audit grant program review, and costs related to the Forvis Mazars software, The Reporting Solution, that is used to prepare the annual financial statements.
Although the contract may span up to five years, Council approval will be sought annually for the corresponding year’s expenditure, as annual spend amounts vary based upon required grant program reviews and procured audit pricing.
Financial Implications:
The services covered by this contract will be paid for by funding in the Finance Department's Budget.
Impact on Community Sustainability:
This partnership continues the Council’s focus on building and maintaining a consistently thriving and diverse financial base while being outstanding stewards of City resources.
Staff Recommendation/Action Desired:
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP pursuant to RFP #26-014 for independent auditing services for an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 for the fiscal year 2026 audit, with future-year expenditures to return to Council annually for approval.