Internal Audit Services

The City of Asheville, located in Buncombe County, North Carolina, is soliciting proposals for comprehensive Internal Audit Services through Request for Proposal (RFP) Project Number 298-RFP-InternalAudit-25. The procurement seeks qualified firms to provide a wide range of internal audit services for a three-year contract period, including risk assessments, compliance audits, internal control evaluations, fiscal and contract compliance reviews, forensic audits, information technology audits, and financial fraud, waste, and abuse hotline investigations. Proposing firms must demonstrate expertise in conducting audits under professional standards such as International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, Government Auditing Standards, and Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations part 200 (Uniform Guidance). The RFP was issued on April 1, 2025, with a pre-proposal meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. via Google Meet. The final deadline for RFP responses is Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., with proposals expected to detail the firm's technical approach, qualifications, and methodologies for conducting comprehensive internal audit services.

The City of Asheville has a strong emphasis on business inclusion, particularly for women and minority-owned businesses (MWBE). Proposers are encouraged to demonstrate MWBE status and can become certified with the City of Asheville to enhance their proposal's competitiveness. The procurement includes specific requirements such as maintaining a drug-free workplace and prohibiting contracts with firms delinquent in ad valorem tax payments. While specific budget ranges or award values were not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the three-year contract suggests a potentially significant engagement for the selected internal audit services provider. The solicitation appears open to professional consulting firms and audit organizations with demonstrated expertise in governmental and public sector auditing, with a preference for firms that can provide comprehensive, multi-faceted internal audit capabilities across various organizational domains.