Request for Proposals - Audit

Request for Proposals - Audit The Buffalo Nations Grasslands Alliance (BNGA) is requesting proposals for preparation of its yearly audited financial statements and related information for a three-year period beginning with the 2025 fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. The audited financial statements must be prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The audit must also include an expression of an opinion by the auditor on the fairness of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. BNGA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in South Dakota that provides grants and services to federally-recognized Native American Tribes and other Native-led organizations working on environmental conservation and Tribal land issues in portions of South Dakota, North Dakota, and Montana throughout the United States. BNGA receives its funding from individuals, foundations, and other non-profit organizations interested in helping BNGA fulfill its mission. BNGA also receives and subawards federal dollars. BNGA requires the following services: 1. Annual financial statement audit 2. Single audit (if applicable) 3. Preparation of IRS form 990 4. Management letter The final audit report(s) and management letter must be completed by September 30, 2026 and within 4 months of the end of fiscal years 2027 and 2028. BNGA requires that a meeting of the auditors and selected BNGA staff be held to discuss a draft version of the audit. BNGA also requires that the auditors meet at least yearly with the Board of Directors. All audit proposals must include: 1. Firm's qualifications to provide the above services 2. Background and experience in auditing, particularly of nonprofits 3. Size and organizational structure of auditor's firm 4. Statement of firm's understanding of work to be performed, including tax and non-audit services 5. A proposed timeline for fieldwork and final reporting 6. Proposed fee structure for these services, with projected costs for future audits covering two years, with a maximum fee to be charged 7. References from at least three comparable audit clients Please email your proposal to sgrassel@bnga.org or mail a hard copy to: Buffalo Nations Grasslands Alliance, P.O. Box 71, Lower Brule, SD 57548. Proposals must be received by February 27, 2026. The BNGA Board of Directors will review all proposals and make a recommendation regarding the choice of auditors in March 2026. If you have questions or would like further clarification of this request for proposals, please contact Shaun Grassel at 605-730-3208. Published December 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 28, 29, 30, 31, January 2 2026, at the total approximate cost of 679.6 and may be viewed free of charge at www.sdpublicnotices.com LABD0417564