Housing Authority Audit Engagement

The Housing Authority of the City of Wilmington North Carolina (“WHA” or “the Authority”) is inviting proposals from qualified independent public accounting firms to conduct an annual financial and compliance audits of the Authority’s various programs as identified in Section 6, “Services Required” of this request. The contract performance begins with the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025 and ends with the completion of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2028, audit report of the Authority.

RFP packets may be picked up beginning Thursday, June 26, 2025, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Housing Authority’s Central Office at 1524 S. 16th Street, Wilmington, North Carolina. There will be a $25.00 charge.

Firms interested should visit WHA’s website  for an RFP packet, which contains a description of the services required. Technical questions should be directed to Kinteh Darboe, Senior Vice President / Chief Finance Officer by e-mailing him at

Proposals shall be received in a sealed envelope and will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 21, 2025. Proposals shall be kept confidential.

The criteria for evaluating these Proposals will be based solely on the items set forth in the RFP. There will be one contract awarded to the most responsive and responsible proposal, which in the judgment of WHA best meets the objectives of the Housing Authority.

The WHA waives the right to interview the competitive range if such a process proves unnecessary. The WHA reserves the right to reject any Proposals and/or waive any in formalities in the solicitation process. The proposal will not be available for public review until after the contract award. The WHA does not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion, or disability in its employment opportunities, programs, services, or activities.