When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 30, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $100,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Department of Vermont Health Access. The work is located in Waterbury, Vermont, United States.

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45 CFR 155 Programmatic and Financial Audits

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Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Waterbury, Vermont, United StatesPosted: October 20, 2026Deadline: November 6, 2026

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SUMMARY

The Department of Vermont Health Access is seeking an independent CPA firm to perform annual programmatic and financial audits of the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange for State Fiscal Years 2026 through 2030.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a CPA firm independent of the State Medicaid Agency and the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange
Must follow generally accepted governmental auditing standards (GAGAS)
Must comply with 45 CFR 155.1200(c)
Must be registered with the Vermont Secretary of State's office
Must obtain a Contractor's Business Account Number from the Vermont Department of Taxes

BUDGET

Estimate

$100,000 – $500,000

CONTRACT DURATION

24 months

TIMELINE

Issue Date: October 20th, 2026

Questions Due: October 30th, 2026

RFP Responses Due: November 6th, 2026 – 4:30 PM (EST)

Anticipated Start Date: November 1st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 30, 2026

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Issuing Agency

Department of Vermont Health Access

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DESCRIPTION

The Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA) is soliciting proposals from independent CPA firms to perform annual programmatic and financial audits of the Vermont Health Benefit Exchange, a State Based Exchange (SBE), in accordance with 45 CFR 155. The audits must comply with generally accepted governmental auditing standards (GAGAS) and attestation standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The contract period is for two years with an option to renew for up to two additional twelve-month periods.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 30, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $100,000 – $500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Department of Vermont Health Access. The work is located in Waterbury, Vermont, United States.

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