Forensic Audit Services

The East Baton Rouge government authority is seeking forensic audit services to examine its financial operations and identify any irregularities, discrepancies, or evidence of fraud, waste, or misappropriation of funds. The agency is trying to solve potential vulnerabilities in its financial oversight by conducting a comprehensive review of its Finance Department's policies, procedures, and internal controls. The project covers the examination of all financial statements, general ledgers, and supporting documentation for fiscal years 2018 through 2025. The scope of work requires a detailed analysis of revenue receipts, disbursements, payroll, purchasing, contract expenditures, bank reconciliations, wire transfers, and cash handling procedures. The agency is requesting an analysis of vendor relationships, procurement processes, contract compliance, related-party transactions, and grant funds management. The Finance Department will receive heightened scrutiny, which includes reviewing all journal entries, testing internal controls, interviewing personnel, and examining expense approvals and prior audit findings. Bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States to be eligible for this opportunity. The agency requires the selected partner to perform all work offsite at the partner's own office location. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals to determine the cost of these services. The agency has scheduled a pre-conference for June 10, 2026, to discuss the project requirements. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 16, 2026. The agency will evaluate proposals based on the submitted forensic audit methodologies and qualifications.