Description
North Dakota’s State Auditor’s Office is seeking a qualified CPA firm to perform full‑service financial‑statement audits of the Department of Trust Lands for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028. The work includes on‑site testing for the first fiscal year, preparation of draft and final audit reports, and compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards for public posting. The contract will be firm‑fixed‑price, with a historical benchmark of roughly 337 audit hours per year and prior maximum fees around $52k per year.
• Conduct GAAS and Government Auditing Standards audits for three fiscal years (2026‑2028).
• Perform required on‑site fieldwork in FY 2026; FY 2027‑2028 can be remote or on‑site at contractor’s discretion.
• Deliver draft reports by early October, final WCAG‑AA‑compliant PDFs by October 31 each year, and present findings to the Legislative Audit and Fiscal Review Committee.
• Provide a project‑management plan, team resumes, and maintain required insurance (CGL $2M, E&O $1M, Auto $2M).
• No non‑audit services are required; the contractor must handle all audit‑related deliverables within the three‑year term.