Request for Proposal

RFP for Auditing Services

Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program, Inc. (EKCEP) is requesting proposals from qualified public accounting firms to conduct a financial and compliance audit for the 2024 program year, which begins July 1, 2024, and ends June 30, 2025. There is a potential for a two-year extension on the contract.

Project Overview

The selected firm will be responsible for a comprehensive audit to ensure EKCEP is administering funds appropriately, is in compliance with federal laws and grant terms, is serving eligible participants, and maintains sufficient financial controls. The audit must adhere to generally accepted government auditing standards.

Key deliverables include:

• A financial and compliance audit of funds expended during Program Year 2024.
• Preparation of the annual IRS Form 990.
• A complete auditor’s report, including all required financial statements such as the Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Activities, and Statement of Cash Flows.
• A report on the agency’s internal controls over financial statements and compliance.
• Presentation of the final audit report to the EKCEP Board of Directors and the Eastern Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board in March 2026.

The complete RFP document is available for download here: 

RFP Process Timeline

• RFP Release Date: July 1, 2025
• Proposal Due Date: August 1, 2025, by 4:00 p.m. EDT
• Contract Approval: September 1, 2025
• Preliminary Audit Conference: September 2025
• Audit Fieldwork: October 2025
• Final Report: February 2026

Submission and Inquiries

Proposals must be submitted electronically to rfp@ekcep.org by the deadline. Hard-copy submissions will not be considered.

All questions regarding this RFP should be directed to rfp@ekcep.org. Significant questions and answers will be posted on the EKCEP website.