Certified Public Accountant
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Financial Compliance -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Financial Compliance
INTRODUCTION
The Oglala Sioux Tribe, through its subsidiary Oglala Lakota Telecommunications (OLT), a small Tribally-owned Internet Service Provider serving the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, is seeking proposals from qualified Certified Public Accountants (CPAs, which may be firms, individuals, etc) to provide accounting and compliance-related services in connection with post-award requirements related to OLT’s Reconnect 4 grant award. The selected vendor will assist OLT in overseeing and preparing various reports in accordance with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations and post-award requirements.
SCOPEOF WORK
Specific services that may be required include, but are not limited to, the following:
OLT seeks a partner with proven expertise in telecommunications accounting that provides reliable and timely service; has experience with applicable regulatory compliance; and is willing to provide training and assistance to OLT’s finance & accounting department.
POST-AWARD REPORTING REQUIREMENTSThe chosen vendor will assist OLT with the following tasks, filings, and requirements as requested by OLT management. To be and stay in compliance with USDA rules, regulations, and conditions, awardees must comply with the following reporting standards:
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Submit Form SF-270 (Request for Advance or Reimbursement) to request reimbursements.
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Provide annual performance activity reports to USDA RD’s Rural Utilities Service by January 31 of the year following the award. Continue submitting annual reports until the project is complete
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Submit a final performance report no later than 120 days after the award expiration, project completion, or final disbursement. This report should include:
- A comparison of actual accomplishments to objectives
- A description of problems, delays, or adverse conditions.
- Actions taken or planned to resolve issues.
- A timetable with objectives for the next reporting period.
- Coordination activities with the state broadband office
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Fill out the Request for Advance or Reimbursement form (SF-270). This form is used to request funds for expenses and costs incurred during the project.
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Submit the completed SF-270 form to USDA Rural Utilities Service. Ensure all required information is accurately provided.
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Attach any necessary supporting documentation that justifies the expenses for which you are requesting reimbursement. This may include invoices, receipts, or other proof of expenditures
: USDA will review the submitted SF-270 form and supporting documentation. They will verify that the expenses are eligible and align with the approved project budget.
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Once approved, USDA will process the reimbursement and disburse the funds to the awardee.
The chosen vendor will assist OLT with post-award monitoring. This requires compliance with RUS requests for support and ongoing monitoring efforts to have access to and the right to inspect:
- The broadband system
- Books
- Records (to be maintained in accordance with 7 CFR 1770 subpart
A) - Accounts
- Invoices
- Contracts
- Leases
- Payrolls
- Timesheets
- Cancelled checks
- Statements
- Other documents as requested
This also requires compliance with the following:
Quarterly Reporting
. Thirty days…
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