Comprehensive External Audit Services for the Divison of Specialized Support Services

Montgomery County Public Schools is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive external audit services for the Division of Specialized Support Services. The selected vendor will conduct a comprehensive review and analysis of the division's organizational structure, systems and processes, staffing and capacity, data sharing and documentation, and service quality and equity. The audit will assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment of the division's current structure, operations, and services. The vendor will provide a comprehensive report with findings, strengths, areas for improvement, and prioritized, actionable recommendations. • The division is newly established and comprises ten interrelated departments that provide a continuum of supports to meet the academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and developmental needs of students. • The vendor must demonstrate the technical capacity to manage a large-scale audit within a public-school K-12 system, ensuring that all data collection, storage, and analysis processes adhere to federal and state confidentiality laws. • The vendor should have a strong track record of working collaboratively with district leaders, school-based staff, and community stakeholders, including students and families. • Experience facilitating focus groups, conducting stakeholder interviews, and synthesizing diverse perspectives into coherent recommendations is essential. • The ability to manage politically and culturally sensitive conversations with discretion and respect is critical to the success of this engagement.