Uniform Guidance training for the National Audit Office (NAO)
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 72061224R00004
- Agency
-
US Mission in Malawi
Overseas Missions, US Agency for International Development
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541611 Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- PSC
- R699 Support- Administrative: Other
- Place of performance
- Lilongwe Malawi
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) Malawi office intends to procure Uniform Guidance training for the National Audit Office (NAO) of Malawi, USAID-approved auditors, and USAID Office of Financial Management staff. The key objectives are to ensure the participants have the knowledge and tools to conduct financial audits of USAID-funded activities in accordance with the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and the new Uniform Grant Guidance, as well as strengthen USAID/Malawi staff's understanding of updated USAID policies and regulations. The training will cover topics such as GAGAS requirements, the USAID Financial Audit Guide, the revised Uniform Grant Guidance, and emerging audit and compliance issues. The contract is anticipated to be awarded before July 31, 2024.
This opportunity is not set-aside. The total number of participants is 60, including 21 NAO auditors, 14 USAID-approved auditors, 18 Agreement Officer's Representatives, and 7 USAID Office of Financial Management staff. The place of performance is Lilongwe, Malawi. USAID Malawi will secure the training venue, projector, food and refreshments, as well as participant accommodations, while the contractor will provide the training materials. The contractor's travel costs will also be paid by USAID Malawi.
Notice text
2 versions
Update #2 · Latest ·
LIST OF CHANGES:
This amendment provides clarifications in the scope of work as follows;
Closing date for bid submission extended to August 9, 2024.
I.PURPOSE
a) The training sessions can be altered for convenience of all. The scope of work only provides indicative for purposes of planning and costing.
b) There will be No implementing partners are attending the training but NAO staff.
c) As per section I - PURPOSE in the scope of work there will be 21 Auditors from NAO, 14 Auditors from USAID approved list, 18 AORs and 7 USAID OFM staff. A total of 60 participants.
d) The issue of Developing and implementing a Capacity Building Plan targeting the NAO to ensure production of an acceptable Regional Inspector General (RIG) Financial audit report by December 2024 is REMOVED from the scope.
IV. EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION OF WORK
a) The contractor should complete the training on the pre-agreed training dates, but before September 30, 2024.”
VI. OVERSIGHT AND SUPPORT
a) The training venue, projector, and food & refreshments will be secured separately and will be covered by USAID Malawi. Training materials will however be provided by the contractor.
b) Participants' accommodation for those travelling from outside Lilongwe will be covered by USAID Malawi.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
a) TRAINER TRAVEL COSTS. These costs will be paid by USAID Malawi and should be part of the proposal to be evaluated.
Update #1 ·
USAID/Malawi intends to enhance the capacity of 21 auditors from NAO, 14 auditors from USAID/Malawi approved list of auditors and seven members of USAID/Malawi Office of Financial Management staff on complying with GAGAS and related USAID rules and regulations on conducting an audit on USG funded activities. The training is intended to build the capacity of the participants to independently conduct the financial audits of USG funded activities and produce acceptable audit reports in line with the GAGAS. In addition to the above, 18 Agreement Officer’s Representatives (AORs) will be trained in the new Uniform Guide for managing and reporting on USG awards.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 72061224R00004 - 0001.pdf | ||
| Statement of Work - GAGAS Training.pdf |
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