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Seminole County Awards External Auditing Contract

Original title: Award RFP-5180-26/GCM -External Auditing Services for Seminole County to Forvis Mazars, LLP, Orlando in the amount of $691,950.00 and authorize the Purchasing and Contracts Division to execute the Agreement. Countywide (Stephen Koontz, Assistant County Manager) Requesting Department - Administrative Services

Record date · June 9, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Seminole County Board of County Commissioners has approved a $691,950 contract with Forvis Mazars, LLP for . This agreement authorizes the county's Purchasing and Contracts Division to finalize the deal.

Why it matters

This action commits $691,950 in county funds to an external firm for mandatory financial oversight services.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Forvis Mazars, LLP

The firm is awarded the contract to provide external auditing services to the county.

Directly affected

Seminole County taxpayers

County funds totaling $691,950.00 are allocated to pay for the external auditing services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who will be performing the external audit for Seminole County?
Forvis Mazars, LLP, based in Orlando, was selected for the contract.
How much will the county pay for these auditing services?
The contract is valued at $691,950.00.

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Auditing Contract Award

The county has formalized its external financial oversight through a specific $691,950 contract with Forvis Mazars, LLP.

Connected Entities

Seminole County, Forvis Mazars, LLP, Stephen Koontz and 1 more
OrganizationSeminole County“The local government body awarding the contract.”Map →
OrganizationForvis Mazars, LLP“The firm selected to provide external auditing services.”Map →
PersonStephen Koontz“Assistant County Manager who presented the request.”Map →
otherRFP-5180-26/GCM“The specific request for proposal number for the auditing services.”Map →

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