External Financial Audit Services

The municipal government authority in Ontario is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive external financial audit services. The agency needs to solve the problem of ensuring financial accountability and regulatory compliance through independent examinations of its financial records. The scope of work covers fiscal year-end audits for the years 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030, subject to satisfactory annual performance assessments. The agency also retains an option to extend the agreement on the same terms and conditions for an additional two consecutive fiscal year-end audits. Eligibility is strictly limited to onshore organizations based in Canada. The agency requires all performance of the work to be conducted offsite. Bidders must register on the issuing authority website in order to download the unwatermarked request for proposal document. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget and pricing structure for these services. Evaluation criteria will focus on the vendor's ability to deliver the required annual audits over the multi-year term. Key dates and specific submission deadlines are detailed within the official procurement documents available on the agency registration portal.