Georgia Procurement Registry #26-0006

City of Hampton, GA Solicits Forensic Audit Services for Operations and Administration

This opportunity involves the City of Hampton, Georgia seeking a qualified firm to perform a forensic audit of its operations and administration. - Government Buyer: - City of Hampton, Georgia (local government) - Services Requested: - Comprehensive forensic audit services covering the last completed fiscal year - Review areas include: - Procurement policies and practices - Financial management - Human resources - Purchasing procedures - Licensing and permitting - Fee structures - Property tax assessments - Utility billing - Deliverables: - Detailed forensic examination - Comprehensive written report - Oral presentation to city officials - Retention of work papers for at least seven years - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Audit must comply with GAGAS, GAAS, O.C.G.A. § 36-81-7, and Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts guidelines - Firms must be licensed CPA firms in good standing with the Georgia State Board of Accountancy - Lead personnel must hold Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credentials or equivalent - Independence and disclosure of conflicts of interest required - Evaluation based on qualifications, methodology, references, and fee proposal - City reserves right to reject any or all proposals - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are referenced, as this is a professional services procurement - Contract targets substantial completion within 120 days, with possible follow-on services by mutual consent

Description

The City of Hampton, Georgia is seeking proposals from qualified independent firms to provide professional forensic audit services. The selected firm will conduct a comprehensive, independent forensic audit of the City's operational and administrative processes for the last fiscal year. The audit aims to identify any irregularities, deficiencies in internal controls, or non-compliance with applicable policies and laws, supporting ethical governance and proper stewardship of public funds. The contract includes delivering a detailed forensic examination, a comprehensive report, and an oral presentation of findings to city officials.

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