RFP for an Audit of Colorado Sports Betting

The Colorado Office of the State Auditor (OSA) seeks a qualified audit firm to conduct a comprehensive performance audit of the Colorado Sports Betting Program and Fund. The audit will evaluate the Division of Gaming’s tax‑revenue collection processes, compliance inspections, background and complaint investigations, and the effectiveness of the Hold‑Harmless Fund. Deliverables include a full written audit report, interim findings, briefings to the Division, and an in‑person presentation to the Legislative Audit Committee. The project is expected to start early November 2026, with fieldwork through early March 2027, a final report due April 30 2027, and a public hearing in June 2027. The contractor must adhere to generally accepted government auditing standards, perform background checks and fingerprinting on all staff, and certify that no personnel will participate in sports betting during the engagement. • Scope: tax‑revenue accuracy, compliance inspections, complaint investigations, Hold‑Harmless Fund usage. • Timeline: Nov 5 2026 – Apr 30 2027 (fieldwork Nov 5 2026 – Mar 1 2027; reporting Mar 12 – Apr 30 2027). • Deliverables: interim findings, draft and final reports, briefing materials, Legislative Audit Committee testimony. • Requirements: GAAS compliance, background checks, fingerprinting, attestation of non‑participation in sports betting, secure data handling. • Location: Primarily remote work with occasional on‑site activities in Colorado. • Evaluation criteria: independence, qualifications, work plan, cost, acceptance of OSA standard contract.