Request for Proposal

St. Leonard’s Community Services Inc. (SLCS) provides programs and services in Addictions and Mental Health, Housing, Justice and Employment that enable community members to overcome challenges through choices that result in positive change.

Established in 1968, SLCS is a registered charitable organization that provides services to community members in the above noted sectors.  The very first program consisted of a residential 8 bed halfway house serving male adult offenders.  In 2019, SLCS offers programming at 10 different locations throughout Brantford, Caledonia and Dunnville that consists of residential programming, office based individual and group counselling, community-based justice diversion and monitoring programs, and a full suite of employment services.

The scope of work to be performed includes, but is not limited to:

• The auditor is to express an unbiased opinion on the fair presentation of the financial statements in keeping with generally accepted accounting principles; the audit will include all the funds and accounts of SLCS for the fiscal year ended March 31st.
• Special reports required to be submitted to the Local Health Integration Network (Annual Report Reconciliation), Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (Statement of Revenue and Expenditure Report), Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (Transfer Payment Annual Reconciliation and Annual Information Return)
• The auditor shall also submit a Management Letter of Comments and Recommendations, if applicable, to the Board Resources Committee, which will include a report of the current internal controls in place and suggestions for improvements or identification of gaps.

For more information, please contact Brad Stark, CPA, CA, Executive Director, bstark@st-leonards.com (519) 759-8830 ext. 2217.