New York State Contract Reporter #2134093

External Quality Assessment of Internal Audit Function for NYS Homes & Community Renewal

The New York State Department of Homes & Community Renewal (HCR), together with the Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC), is soliciting proposals for a one-time external quality assessment (EQA) of its internal audit function. - Government Buyer: - New York State Homes & Community Renewal (HCR) - Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC) - HCR Procurement Unit - Scope of Work: - One-time external quality assessment (EQA) of the agency's internal audit function - Assessment must adhere to Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) as set by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) - Covers audit activities from April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2026 - Deliverables include a comprehensive review, final report, gap assessment, and presentations to the HTFC Audit Committee and Board - Vendor Requirements: - Only New York State certified minority and/or women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) and/or service-disabled veteran-owned businesses (SDVOBs) are eligible - At least one Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) must be on the team - Demonstrated experience with IIA standards and prior EQA engagements - No conflicts of interest - Must provide NYS certification from Empire State Development or the NYS Office of General Services - No specific OEMs or product line items are involved; this is a consulting service procurement - Place of Performance: - State-wide (New York) - HCR Procurement Unit, 641 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022

Description

This solicitation seeks qualified proposals from New York State certified minority and/or women-owned business enterprises and/or service-disabled veteran-owned businesses to conduct a one-time external quality assessment (EQA) of the internal audit function of the DHCR and Housing Trust Fund Corporation. The assessment will evaluate adherence to Global Internal Audit Standards for the period April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2026. The contract term is anticipated to start on September 14, 2026, and conclude by January 29, 2027, with deliverables including a final report and gap assessment presented to the HTFC Audit Committee and Board.

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