Seeks proposals to enter into a contract to provide independent auditing services for NYSERDA's and NY Green Bank's basic financial statements. The successful proposer will perform the following duties: Annual audits of basic financial statements; Prepare reports in conformance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and Government Auditing Standards, issued by The Comptroller General of the United States, as amended from time to time; Attendance annually at NYSERDA's April Audit & Finance Committee meeting to present the Audit Plan for the forthcoming Audit; A conference with management to be held upon completion of the audit prior to the preparation of the final reports, to communicate the results, to present and review the final reports, to communicate the results of the successful bidder's study and evaluation of NYSERDA's internal accounting controls performed as a part of the general purpose financial statements, and to provide recommendations about other aspects of NYSERDA's and/or NY Green Bank's operation where the successful bidder observes opportunities for improvements; Attendance annually at NYSERDA's June Audit & Finance Committee and Board of Directors meeting to present the final reports, communicate any matters required by then current auditing standards, and answer pertinent questions; Advice to NYSERDA's and/or NY Green Bank's management on financial matters and problems, proper application of existing or new GASB standards to existing or new types of financial transactions, instruments, etc. on an ongoing basis throughout each fiscal year covered by the terms of the contract; A cursory examination of the internal quarterly financial statements (NYSERDA and NY Green Bank) which are presented to the Board within 45 days of the end of each of the first three fiscal quarters (of each annual period, if one-year options to renew are executed).