When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due June 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 16, 2026.

It was issued by Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge. The work is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced forensic auditing firm with government sector expertise. Certified public accounting firm with strong background in financial audits. Familiarity with municipal finance, grant funds, and internal controls. Demonstrated ability to detect fraud, waste, and misappropriation. Presence or authorization to work in Louisiana.

Forensic Audit Services (Due June 30, 2026)

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United StatesPosted: June 5th, 2026Deadline: June 30th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking a qualified firm to conduct a forensic audit of the Finance Department's financial records and controls for fiscal years 2018–2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm licensed to practice in Louisiana
Must have at least five years of experience conducting forensic audits of governmental entities, public commissions, or similarly regulated organizations
Must have at least one Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) on the engagement team
Must have no actual or perceived conflict of interest with the organization, its employees, vendors, or contractors
Must have demonstrated experience providing findings suitable for use in legal or administrative proceedings
Must have no pending disciplinary actions, sanctions, or adverse peer review findings
Must have professional liability (errors & omissions) insurance with a minimum of $5 million per occurrence and $10 million aggregate

CONTRACT DURATION

6 months

TIMELINE

RFQ Issue Date: June 4th, 2026

Pre-Conference Date: June 10th, 2026

Questions Deadline: June 16th, 2026

Proposals Due: June 30th, 2026

Anticipated Award: TBA

Engagement Duration: 5–6 months from contract execution.

QUESTION DEADLINE

June 16th, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive forensic audit services covering fiscal years 2018 through 2025. The selected firm will be responsible for the examination of all financial statements, general ledgers, and supporting documentation. Services include a thorough review of the Finance Department’s policies, procedures, and internal controls, as well as detailed analysis of revenue receipts, disbursements, payroll, purchasing, and contract expenditures. The scope also encompasses the identification of any irregularities, discrepancies, or evidence of fraud, waste, or misappropriation of funds.

Additional audit tasks require a review of bank reconciliations, wire transfers, cash handling procedures, vendor relationships, procurement processes, contract compliance, and any related-party transactions. The examination will also include a review of grant funds management and compliance where applicable. The Finance Department will be given heightened scrutiny, including but not limited to, a review of journal entries, adjusting entries, account reconciliations, testing of internal controls and segregation of duties. Interviewing Finance Department and relevant staff, review of expense approvals, authorization hierarchies, override documentation, prior audit findings, and management responses are expected as part of the engagement.

A pre-conference is scheduled for June 10, 2026, and all questions must be submitted by June 16, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due June 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by June 16, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge. The work is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced forensic auditing firm with government sector expertise
Certified public accounting firm with strong background in financial audits
Familiarity with municipal finance, grant funds, and internal controls
Demonstrated ability to detect fraud, waste, and misappropriation
Presence or authorization to work in Louisiana

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