External Audit Services for Financial Statement and Retirement Plans

The District of Columbia Retirement Board is seeking a qualified public accounting firm to perform external audit services for its financial statements and two defined benefit retirement plans. The agency requires these audits for the calendar years ending December 31, 2026, through December 31, 2030. This initiative solves the agency's need for independent financial oversight and regulatory compliance for its retirement systems. The scope of work covers the creation of a detailed audit plan for each phase of the financial statement audit, which must include the testing of information technology general controls. The selected auditor must develop this plan and schedule after joint consultation with the Office of Audit and the Office of Finance. The final plan, including assigned firm resources, is due to both offices no later than November 15 of each year under audit. Eligibility is strictly limited to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency permits the selected contractor to perform all audit work offsite. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally via email or through the designated online portal, and the agency is currently open to receiving budget proposals for these services.