Los Lunas Schools

Buyer is seeking a qualified Independent Public Accounting firm to conduct a special audit with compliance, performance-based, and forensic elements. The audit will examine potential financial fraud, waste, or abuse in the district's procurement and contracting practices. The scope includes evaluating board interference in day-to-day operations and reviewing public fund expenditures for the period of July 1, 2023 through May 1, 2025.

• 5/25/2025 - Issue RFP
• 6/2/2025 - Deadline to Submit Questions
• 6/5/2025 - Response to Written Questions
• 6/17/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 6/24/2025 - Notification of Finalists
• 6/26/2025 - Oral Presentations (If requested)
• 7/8/2025 - Contract Award

• Must be on the NM Office of State Auditor's 2025 approved IPA list
• Must be in good standing with the New Mexico Office of the State Auditor
• Must provide proof of professional liability and automobile insurance

• Examine district procurement and contracting practices for potential fraud or abuse
• Analyze board interference in day-to-day district operations
• Review expenditures of public funds for compliance with regulations
• Evaluate board-directed procurements against applicable laws and policies
• Document both official and unofficial procurement processes and procedures
• Provide specific recommendations for district governance improvements
• Conduct comprehensive forensic-level examination of financial records
• Assess compliance with the Audit Act and Audit Rule 2.2.2 NMAC
• Identify and document instances of waste or misuse of public resources
• Deliver complete special audit report within 120 days of contract award