West Orange Township Civicplus #RFP for Certified Public Accountant to Perform Forensic Audit

Forensic Audit Services for Township of West Orange (2021-2023)

The Township of West Orange, New Jersey, is seeking a qualified Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm to conduct a forensic audit of its municipal financials for fiscal years 2021, 2022, and 2023. - Government Buyer: - Township of West Orange, Purchasing Office, Room 111 - Scope of Services: - Forensic audit of municipal financials for 2021, 2022, and 2023 - Identify causes, trends, and projections related to the municipal deficit - Review revenue collection practices across all Township departments - Examine all funds, including bonds and notes - Issue a comprehensive forensic report - Scope may be expanded based on findings at the discretion of the Township Council - Minimum Qualifications: - At least ten years as a Registered Municipal Accounting Firm in New Jersey - Experience with local government accounting - Familiarity with financial management systems such as Munidex, Kronos, and Primepoint - Compliance Requirements: - Must comply with New Jersey business registration, ownership disclosure, and equal employment opportunity requirements - Adherence to generally accepted auditing standards and New Jersey state regulations - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a professional services solicitation for CPA firms

Description

The Township of West Orange is soliciting proposals from qualified Certified Public Accounting firms to perform a forensic audit for a 12-month period. The audit will cover the years 2021, 2022, and 2023, aiming to identify causes, trends, and projections of the Township's municipal deficit. The scope includes reviewing revenue collection practices and issuing a forensic report, with potential for expanded scope based on findings. Proposals must be submitted by March 31, 2026, with the contract period lasting one year from the award date.

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