Accounting Services and Federal Funds Administration

Office of the Governor of Texas

Buyer is seeking certified public accounting firm(s) to provide accounting review and reconciliation of expenditures relating to border security operations by State of Texas agencies. Services primarily support reimbursement from the federal government for Operation Lone Star expenses. Contractor will perform advanced financial compliance work, conduct training, ensure documentation is complete, and assist with submission processing. The contract term runs through August 31, 2026 with potential renewals.

• 7/8/2025 - Deadline for Respondent Submission of Solicitation Questions
• 7/10/2025 - OOG's Response to Questions Posted on the ESBD
• 7/14/2025 - Deadline for Respondent HSP Courtesy Review Request
• 7/16/2025 - OOG Provides HSP Courtesy Review
• 7/22/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 8/1/2025 - Anticipated Start Date

• Must include Partners with active CPA designation
• Senior Managers must have active CPA license
• Minimum three years' experience providing grant administration services
• Knowledge of 2 C.F.R. Part 200 federal funding requirements
• Experience reconciling financial accounts and monitoring federal grants

• Review and reconcile border security expenditures for federal reimbursement
• Ensure documentation is complete and correct before federal submission
• Identify potential duplicate contracts and fraud/waste/abuse remediation
• Conduct briefings, outreach and training activities
• Process reimbursement submissions and ensure deadlines are met
• Perform complex analysis of expenditures for reimbursement eligibility
• Verify expenses related to Operation Lone Star border operations
• Provide highly advanced financial and programmatic compliance work
• Utilize OOG systems for tracking and documentation
• Submit regular status reports and participate in status calls