RFP 26-0006 Forensic Audit Services

Description

The City of Hampton, Georgia (the ¿City¿) is requesting proposals from qualified independent firms to provide professional forensic audit services. The city seeks a highly experienced forensic auditing firm to conduct a comprehensive, independent forensic audit of its operational and administrative processes for the last fiscal year. This RFP is issued in accordance with the City of Hampton¿s Purchasing Policy, the Georgia Local Government Code, and all applicable federal and state laws, including O.C.G.A. § 36-81-7 and guidelines from the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts. The City Manager has exercised discretion to utilize the formal competitive sealed proposal (RFP) process to ensure transparency, fairness, competition, and the highest standards of accountability in accordance with both the Current Policy and prior policies. The successful proposer will serve as an impartial, external advisor to the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager. The audit will support the City¿s commitment to ethical governance, proper stewardship of public funds, and restoration of public trust through identification of any irregularities, deficiencies in internal controls, or non-compliance with applicable policies and laws.