Investigate CPAs for violations of the statues & regulations

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Board of Accountancy is seeking a licensed Kentucky CPA to conduct investigative services for examining potential violations of statutes and regulations by certified public accountants. This personal service contract will require the selected vendor to investigate CPAs brought before the Board, prepare both verbal and written reports upon completing investigative work, and potentially testify at administrative hearings. Proposals were due by 4:30 PM Eastern Time on July 26, 2021, with an anticipated contract term running from August 23, 2021, through June 30, 2022. The evaluation criteria for the contract are comprehensive, allocating 600 points for previous experience (including public accounting background, management experience, and knowledge of accounting standards), 300 points for cost, 90 points for location and availability, and 10 optional points for an oral presentation. Mandatory qualifications include holding a current Kentucky CPA license and actively practicing public accounting in Kentucky throughout the contract period.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the request for proposals. The Commonwealth reserves the right to renew the contract for up to two additional two-year periods, subject to approval by the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet and the Legislative Research Commission's Government Contract Review Committee. No incumbent vendors were identified, and no specific funding amount or source was disclosed. Pricing will be submitted on a cost-per-hour basis, with travel costs explicitly excluded from reimbursement. The contract may be canceled with 30 days' written notice and is contingent upon funding availability. The contract will not be effective until approved by the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet and filed with the Legislative Research Commission. While no specific budget range was provided, the hourly rate and investigative nature of the work suggest a flexible, performance-based compensation structure.