FY23-DOES-Forensic Audit Services (DCSS Audit and Financial Management Services ONLY)

The District of Columbia's Department of Employment Services (DOES) is seeking qualified vendors to provide forensic audit services specifically focused on DC Support Services (DCSS) Audit and Financial Management Services for fiscal year 2023. This procurement opportunity is structured to identify and engage a professional audit firm capable of conducting comprehensive forensic financial reviews, with a specific emphasis on detailed financial analysis, compliance verification, and potential irregularity detection within the DCSS financial systems. The contract opportunity was posted on September 1, 2023, with a relatively short response window, closing on September 11, 2023. Potential bidders are expected to demonstrate extensive expertise in forensic auditing, with specific qualifications likely including certified public accounting credentials, prior experience in government financial forensic investigations, and a proven track record of conducting complex financial reviews. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, typical considerations would include the vendor's technical capabilities, professional credentials, past performance, and proposed methodological approach to conducting the forensic audit.

The contract opportunity does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, though government contracting often includes provisions for disadvantaged business enterprises or local small business preferences. The procurement appears to be open to professional audit firms and financial consulting organizations with specialized forensic audit capabilities. Without precise budget details provided, similar government forensic audit contracts typically range from $50,000 to $250,000, depending on the scope and complexity of the required services. No incumbent vendor information is available in the provided documentation, and there are no specific references to existing technological infrastructure that would require integration. Interested vendors should carefully review the full solicitation documents and be prepared to demonstrate comprehensive forensic audit expertise specific to financial management services within a government support services context.