Opportunity
Texas DIR/ESBD #360-26-001
Texas SOAH Solicits Internal Audit Services from Qualified CPA or CIA
Posted
June 08, 2026
Respond By
July 17, 2026
Identifier
360-26-001
NAICS
541211
The State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) in Texas is seeking a qualified provider for Internal Audit Services. - Government Buyer: State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH), State of Texas - Scope of Work: - Develop and implement a risk-based audit methodology - Conduct risk assessments and create prioritized annual audit plans - Perform internal audits of major agency control systems (management, administration, finance, accounting, HR, IT, docketing, hearings) - Provide recommendations and complete annual Internal Audit reports - Conduct special audits as directed by SOAH - Ensure timely reporting to oversight entities (Governor's Office, Texas State Auditor's Office, Legislative Budget Board) - Vendor Requirements: - Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) - Minimum three years of government auditing experience - Compliance with Texas Internal Auditing Act and professional auditing standards - Adherence to Veteran Heroes United in Business (VetHUB) subcontracting plans - Contract Details: - Initial term: 1 year, with up to three one-year renewals and an optional one-year extension - Maximum value: $45,000 per fiscal year - Key deliverables due annually (e.g., audit plan by November 1, annual report by August 31) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation
Description
This Request for Qualification seeks a vendor to provide Internal Audit Services for the State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH). The vendor will develop a risk-based audit plan covering major control systems including management, finance, human resources, and information services. The scope includes conducting internal audits, providing recommendations, and completing an Internal Audit report by August of the Fiscal Year. The vendor is also responsible for timely reporting to oversight entities such as the Governor's Office and Texas State Auditor's Office.