Description
North Dakota’s Department of Trust Lands is seeking an independent CPA firm to perform three consecutive annual financial‑statement audits (FY 2026‑2028). The contract is firm‑fixed‑price, includes on‑site work in Bismarck for the first fiscal year, and requires delivery of draft and final audit reports by October each year. The vendor must meet stringent professional‑standards qualifications, carry specific insurance, and retain all work‑for‑hire IP rights for the State.
• Perform GAAS‑ and Government Auditing Standards‑compliant audits for FY 2026, 2027, 2028.
• Deliver draft reports by Oct 7 and final reports by Oct 31 each year, with accompanying presentations to legislative and board committees.
• Provide a detailed methodology, project‑management plan, and demonstrate prior governmental audit experience, especially with large investment portfolios and oil‑&‑gas assets.
• Maintain required insurance (CGL $2 M, E&O $1 M, Auto $2 M aggregate) and retain records for ≥ 3 years.
• All work is “work‑for‑hire”; final deliverables must be WCAG 2.1 AA accessible PDFs submitted to the State’s Quality Assurance Director.