Essex County Administration

Buyer seeks a qualified firm to perform a comprehensive forensic audit of the Essex County Public School System. The audit aims to assess effectiveness, transparency, and compliance of financial and operational processes. Buyer requires examination of procurement, accounts payable, payroll, revenue management, and other financial processes to identify inefficiencies, non-compliance, and potential fraud.

• 5/13/2025 - RFP Release Date
• 6/12/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Experience with forensic audits in public sector or education systems
• Credentials and licenses in fraud examination or forensic accounting

• Assess procurement compliance with laws and School Board policy
• Examine accounts payable for accuracy and fraud detection systems
• Review payroll processes including ghost employee risks
• Evaluate school board governance practices and oversight roles
• Assess vendor relationships and payment approval procedures
• Review inventory and fixed asset tracking systems
• Evaluate document storage and retrieval practices
• Analyze budget preparation, approval, and monitoring processes
• Assess hiring practices and employee classification
• Review internal controls and segregation of duties