RFP 07-02 Forensic Auditing Final

The Montclair Board of Education is seeking a qualified forensic auditing firm to conduct a comprehensive review of its 2023‑24 fiscal year operations and to audit food‑service contracts for the 2024‑25 school year. The work includes detailed analysis of staffing, salaries, financial records, internal controls, and contract compliance, culminating in a full report with findings and recommendations. • Perform forensic examination of payroll, general ledger, bank statements, investments, and accounts payable for the 2023‑24 school year. • Investigate irregularities, fraud, waste, or non‑compliance and assess internal control weaknesses. • Conduct a separate audit of the district’s food‑service contracts for FY 2024‑25, including transportation contracts. • Provide an entrance conference, field work (July‑Sept 2026), draft report by Oct 31 2026, exit conference, and Board presentation of final findings. • Must staff the project with certified forensic accountants (CFF, CFE) and a team of CPAs meeting NJ experience requirements, and supply all required certifications, insurance, and compliance documents.