Ocean County Opengov #314555

Independent auditing services for the Ocean County Improvement Authority

The Ocean County Improvement Authority is seeking a qualified firm to serve as its independent auditor for a one-year engagement. - Government buyer: Ocean County Improvement Authority, County of Ocean, New Jersey. - Service requested: One engagement for independent auditing and related professional services; no part number is specified. - Scope: Audit the Authority’s books, accounts, records, funds, transactions, and financial statements; examine financial activity; and review compliance, internal controls, cash management, accounting procedures, and recordkeeping. - Where applicable, review bonds, notes, conduit financings, debt service, restricted and project funds, and escrow accounts. - Prepare audited financial statements, schedules, reports, required filings, and a management letter; discuss and present findings; provide reasonable audit-related consultation; coordinate with Authority and County personnel; and maintain workpapers. - Promptly report suspected fraud or material irregularities. - Qualifications and notable requirements: Firms must have at least two years of relevant experience and provide personnel qualifications, governmental auditing experience, an audit approach and staffing plan, at least three comparable references, conflict-of-interest disclosures, and proposed fees and expenses. - Evaluation factors: Personnel qualifications (30%), experience and references (30%), understanding and ability to perform (20%), primary-office location (10%), and proposal completeness (10%). - OEMs and vendors: No audit firm, OEM, or other vendor is named in the opportunity.

Description

The Ocean County Improvement Authority requests qualifications from vendors to provide auditing and related professional services under a one-year contract from February 1, 2027, through January 31, 2028. The selected firm will serve as the Authority’s independent auditor, examine financial records and activity, review compliance and internal controls, prepare audited financial statements and reports, and present audit findings. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the County’s Online Procurement Portal by November 13, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. prevailing time. Proposals are evaluated on personnel qualifications, relevant experience and references, approach and ability to perform, office location, and submission completeness.

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