Forensic Audit Services

The City of Hampton, Georgia, requires a highly experienced forensic auditing firm to conduct a comprehensive, independent forensic audit of its operational and administrative processes for the last fiscal year. The agency is seeking to identify and resolve potential vulnerabilities by examining its internal controls, purchasing procedures, and revenue-generating operations. The scope of work covers procurement policies and practices, including vendor selection, bidding, contract management, and compliance with purchasing thresholds. The selected auditor must evaluate financial management systems, including internal controls, accounting procedures, fund handling, grants management, and budget compliance. Human resources policies and practices also fall under this audit, specifically focusing on payroll, benefits, hiring, and personnel records. The agency requires an examination of purchasing and approval procedures, including requisition, authorization, and payment processes. The audit must cover licensing and permitting processes, including application, review, issuance, and fee collection, as well as fee structures across all agency departments and services. Additionally, the auditor must review property tax assessments, including valuation, billing, collection, and appeals processes, alongside water, sewer, and utility billing and revenue practices. Bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency requires the selected contractor to perform all audit work onsite at the government authority's facilities in Hampton, Georgia. The agency is looking for budget proposals to determine the cost of these services. Interested parties must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than July 20, 2026.