2019-009 Provision of Auditing Services for City of Darwin

Council is inviting tenders from suitably qualified persons or firms for the provision of audit services for the four financial years ending 30 June 2023.
Council is required under Section 133 of the Local Government Act 2008 to appoint a suitably qualified auditor.
Section 135 of the Local Government Act 2008 sets out the responsibilities of the Auditor.
Tenders from suitably qualified persons or firm to carry out the following services:
· Audit of the general purpose financial statements of the Council for each year.
· Audit of expenditure of government grants requiring a separate audit report.
· Audit of superannuation contribution.
The audit services shall include an audit coverage, which is defined as:
"The audit work necessary to enable an opinion to be expressed on the fairness of the financial statements and compliance with any provisions of statutes, regulations, Code of Accounting Practice or Accounting Standards related to the form and contents of the Statements."
In addition to the above, the services to be provided will include reasonable services which a professional auditor would normally supply. These could include services such as evaluation, effectiveness and efficiency of internal control and accounting systems. In addition, interpretations of relevant new or revised accounting standards or legislation.
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