Forensic Audit of County Contracts

County of Orange

Buyer is seeking qualified firms to conduct a forensic audit of County contracts. The audit will examine contracting procedures, identify irregularities, and provide recommendations for improvement. The work will be conducted in phases, prioritizing higher risk contracts first. Buyer requires forensic examination expertise to detect non-standard contracting practices and develop corrective measures.

• 7/9/2025 - Question & Answer Period Ends
• 7/18/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Licensed to practice in California as CPA Firm
• Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Staff supervisor with five years experience auditing similar governments
• At least one team member with forensic accounting certification
• Experience in financial analysis, fraud investigation, and complex accounting

• Conduct forensic examination of County contracts
• Analyze for fraud, waste, and abuse
• Perform data analytics using forensic accounting tools
• Prioritize higher risk contracts in early phases
• Identify non-standard contracting procedures and practices
• Document findings of contract irregularities
• Develop recommendations for procedural improvements
• Present detailed reports of audit findings
• Coordinate with County Internal Audit Department
• Identify potential fraudulent activities in contracting processes