Internal Audit Services

The Stafford Municipal School District is seeking proposals for internal audit services to evaluate the adequacy, efficiency, and effectiveness of the District's internal controls, operational procedures, and compliance practices. The selected firm will conduct a comprehensive review of current operational workflows, financial and personnel processes, segregation of duties, internal control structures, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements. The scope of work includes reviewing business office operations, human resources operations, evaluating segregation of duties and oversight controls, identifying operational, financial, or compliance vulnerabilities, assessing process efficiency, and providing recommendations for strengthening internal controls, improving operational effectiveness, and mitigating institutional risk. • The contract will be for a period of one year, with the option to extend for up to 4 additional one-year terms. • The selected firm will be required to provide a detailed written report summarizing findings, observations, identified risks, and practical recommendations for corrective action and process improvement. • The firm may also be requested to present the final report and findings to District administration and the Board of Trustees. • Proposers must submit a formal proposal with a detailed and itemized cost breakdown, a summary of the firm's experience, qualifications and credentials of personnel assigned to the engagement, a proposed timeline for completion of fieldwork and delivery of the final report, and references from comparable engagements.