MCD-FIN-RFP-FY26-003 - Forensic Audit and Internal Controls Assessment

The City of McDonough, Georgia is soliciting sealed proposals for forensic audit and internal controls assessment services under RFP MCD-FIN-RFP-FY26-003, with proposals due June 26, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST. The pre-proposal conference is scheduled for June 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST via Microsoft Teams (revised by Addendum No. 2 from the original May 28 date).

The engagement scope covers comprehensive review of City-issued equipment and asset accountability, including inventory reconciliation, equipment assignment, custody controls, inventory tracking, and equipment return procedures for the period January 1, 2023 through January 1, 2026. Services must comply with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). Deliverables include a work plan, draft findings, preliminary observations, findings and discrepancy summaries, and a final report with executive summary.

Minimum qualifications include demonstrated governmental forensic audit experience within the past five years, GAGAS compliance experience, municipal or public sector engagement experience, and qualified personnel holding CPA or CFE credentials. Proposers must disclose any conflicts of interest. Pricing must be firm and fixed, reflecting complete costs for the engagement scope; the cost proposal form requires total lump sum cost, detailed cost breakdown by project phase, hourly billing rates by personnel classification, and identification of reimbursable expenses.

The selected consultant must obtain and maintain professional liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 per claim and $1,000,000 in the aggregate from A.M. Best-rated A-(IX) or better carriers, naming the City as additional insured. The consultant acts as an independent contractor and may not subcontract without express written consent. Work is performed in McDonough, Georgia. The City reserves the right to reject proposals, negotiate modifications, request interviews, and conduct evaluations based on technical qualifications, governmental forensic audit experience, GAGAS experience, staffing qualifications, organizational capacity, references, and overall value. Written questions are due June 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. Proposals must include one sealed hard copy marked "ORIGINAL" and one electronic PDF copy on a USB drive, delivered to 136 Keys Ferry Street, McDonough, GA 30253. Acknowledgment of all issued addenda (Addendum No. 1 and Addendum No. 2 posted to date) is required in the proposal submission.