RFP for Audit/Eval of DPA's Total Compensation Report

The Colorado Office of the State Auditor is seeking a qualified firm to conduct a performance audit or evaluation of the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration's Fiscal Year 2026-27 Quadrennial Total Compensation Report. The audit will assess the survey approach, conclusions, and recommendations in the report for reasonableness and consistency with sound professional practice. The selected firm will be responsible for planning and conducting the audit, developing complete written findings, and presenting the report to the Legislative Audit Committee. • The audit will review the Department's quadrennial review and total compensation study to determine if they were conducted in a reasonable manner. • The audit will evaluate the steps used to collect and age survey data to ensure they were reasonable and consistent with sound professional practice. • The audit will assess whether the surveys used included a fair sample of public and private sector employers and jobs. • The audit will review the Department's conclusions and recommendations to ensure they are reasonable and supported by the data. • The audit will identify any deficiencies in the quadrennial review or total compensation study and recommend policy, process, or statutory changes to improve them.