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Forensic Audit Services for Government Authority in Pontiac, Michigan

Buyer
City of Pontiac
Place of performance
City Hall, 47450 Woodward Ave., Pontiac, MI 48342 (on-site fieldwork)
Submission deadline
Dec 14, 2026

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What the buyer needs

AI summary

The government authority requires forensic audit services in Pontiac, Michigan. The audit will examine financial records, controls, and operational practices for a specified review period. The selected CPA firm must have forensic audit experience. The review period covers July 1, 2022, through January 1, 2026. Questions are due by November 24, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2026.

Scope of work

  • Risk-based examination of selected financial records, internal controls, and operational practices.
  • Review of selected contracts, invoices, payments, procurement activities, and departmental expenditures.
  • Transaction testing, account analysis, and data analytics procedures.
  • Attendance at preliminary, status update, interim findings, and post-audit meetings.
  • Progress Report #1 and Draft Findings and Recommendations submitted to City Administration.
  • Final Report delivered to the City (five bound paper copies and one searchable electronic copy).
  • Presentation of findings to the Mayor, City Council, and designated officials.

How proposals are evaluated

CriterionWeight / scoring
Key Personnel Experience & ContinuityUp to 14%
Relevant Engagement ExperienceUp to 14%
MethodologyUp to 14%
Pricing, Assurances & ComplianceUp to 12%

Minimum qualifications

  • Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm with forensic audit experience.
  • Current Michigan CPA firm license from LARA or documentation establishing authority.
  • At least one (1) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) as part of the engagement team.
  • Conduct work in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book), 2024 Revision, and GAGAS.
  • Independent of the City of Pontiac as defined by GAGAS, Chapter 3.
  • At least three (3) comparable governmental forensic audit engagements within the past five (5) years.
  • Most recent external peer review / quality control review report.

Documents to include with your response

  • Executive summary
  • Completed IRS Form W-9 (signed within the last 30 calendar days)
  • Firm's Certification Page and Receipt of Addenda (Attachment A)
  • Current Michigan CPA firm license from LARA
  • Most recent external peer review report
  • Resumes and relevant certifications or licenses (e.g., CPA, CFE, CIA)
  • Three (3) comparable engagement references
  • Written statement accepting City contract terms and 90-day price guarantee
  • Conflict of interest disclosure and litigation list (past 18 months)
  • Cost Proposal (Total Proposed Not-to-Exceed Fee and hourly rates)

How to submit

Method
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Instructions
Submit proposals through the OpenGov Platform. Proposals must remain valid for ninety (90) days after the proposal due date.
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