Professional Auditing Services

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Newark, Maryland, United StatesPosted 6 days agoDeadline: May 15th, 2026

Fit Score

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SUMMARY

Seeking an independent firm to conduct comprehensive audits of financial records, internal controls, and related practices for a government authority in Newark, Maryland.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified, independent firm
Must be licensed to practice in the State of Maryland by the Maryland State Board of Public Accountancy
Must have credentials such as CPA, CFE, CFF, or CRFAC
Must provide proof of professional liability insurance
Must comply with Maryland Education Article 6-113.2 regarding background checks
Must not employ registered sex offenders on school property
Must submit one original proposal and one electronic copy on a flash drive
Must provide a proprietary and confidential redacted electronic copy for FOIA requests if applicable
Must agree to hold harmless the Board of Education of Worcester County

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $150,000

TIMELINE

Issue Date: May 1st, 2026

Deadline for Written Questions: May 8th, 2026

Proposal Due: May 15th, 2026

Tentative Award Date: May 19th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 8th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Worcester County Public Schools

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority located in Newark, Maryland is seeking qualified, independent firms to provide comprehensive professional auditing services. The selected vendor will conduct a thorough examination of all financial activities, transactions, systems, records, and internal controls to ensure integrity, accuracy, and completeness of financial records.

The scope of work includes assessing the design and effectiveness of internal controls, evaluating the appropriateness of financial practices, processes, governance structures, and identifying risks, vulnerabilities, inefficiencies, or irregularities. The audit will cover all funds, accounts, financial statements, procurement and contracting practices (including Purchasing Cards), payroll, benefits, HR-related payments, grants management and compliance, capital projects, construction funds, as well as both school-based and centralized financial activities.

Vendors are expected to demonstrate independence in determining the audit scope and address any questions by the specified deadline prior to bid submission.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.