Internal Audit Services

Internal Audit Services

Posted on: 2026/03/26

Description

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I. Introduction

Douglas County is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide independent internal audit services. The selected firm will support management, the Audit committee and the Board of County Commissioners in evaluating internal controls, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and risk management processes. The anticipated contract term is three (3) years with up to two (2) optional one-year renewals, subject to approval and funding.

II. Agency Background

Douglas County is a political subdivision of the State of Nevada, operating under provisions of Title 20 of Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS). On November 25, 1861, Douglas County became one of the first nine counties established by the first Nevada Territorial Legislature and was retained when the territory became a state on October 31, 1864.

The County has a population of approximately 49,800 and covers an area of 750 square miles. The County is located in the western portion of the State, bordering the State of California to the west, Lyon County to the east, and the state capital of Carson City to the north. Included within the County's boundaries are portions of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, Lake Tahoe, the Pinenut Mountains, Topaz Lake, and the Carson and Walker Rivers.

The five-member Board of County Commissioners is elected at large on a staggered basis for a term of four years. The Board also serves as the legislative body for the County's component unit entities: the Douglas County Redevelopment Agency; Town of Gardnerville; Town of Minden; and Town of Genoa. The County and its component units provide a variety of services including public safety and law enforcement, courts and judicial services, emergency management, social services, parks and recreation, community development and planning, administrative services, public works, road maintenance water, sewer and refuse utility services.

Douglas County has established an audit committee. The role of the Douglas County Audit Committee is to maintain oversight of the auditing function, for both internal and external audits, resulting in increased integrity and efficiency of the audit processes for the County and the County’s system of internal controls and financial reporting.

The County's fiscal year begins July 1 and ends June 30. The total budgeted expenditures, including all funds and component units total $271.3 million for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The General Fund's expenditure budget represents approximately $81.75 million or 30% of the total expenditure budget.

III. Scope of Work

The selected firm shall provide comprehensive internal audit services including, but not limited to:

  • Conducting an annual risk assessment and developing a risk-based internal audit plan.
  • Performing financial, compliance, operational, and information technology audits.
  • Evaluating internal controls, fraud risks, and safeguarding of public resources.
  • Reviewing grant compliance, procurement practices, payroll, and major business processes.
  • Preparing written audit reports with findings, risk ratings, and recommendations.
  • Presenting audit results to management, the audit committee and the Board of County Commissioners as requested.
  • Administering a confidential fraud, waste, and abuse reporting system.
    • Evaluating reported concerns and providing guidance to the County on appropriate response and corrective action.
    • Monitoring County follow-up actions and remediation efforts.
    • Providing periodic summary reporting of incidents (excluding confidential details) to the Audit Committee.

All services must conform to Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) and applicable professional auditing standards.

IV. Minimum Qualifications

Proposing firms must demonstrate:

  • Experience providing internal audit services to state or local governments.
  • Staff with relevant professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, or CISA.
  • Knowledge of governmental accounting, GASB standards, and federal grant compliance.
  • Independence in accordance with professional auditing standards.
  • Ability to complete work within agreed timelines and budgets.

V. Proposal Requirements

Proposals must include the following:

Technical Proposal:

  • Firm overview and government audit experience.
  • Proposed audit methodology and approach.
  • Narrative (no more than 2-3 pages) describing the firm’s vision for serving as a contracted internal auditor for a local government.
  • Resumes of key personnel assigned to the engagement.
  • Sample audit report.
  • References from at least three public sector clients.

Cost Proposal (separate):

  • Hourly billing rates by staff classifications.
  • Estimated annual cost and not-to-exceed amount.
  • Description of reimbursable expenses, if any.

VI. Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated using the following criteria:

  • Government experience – 20%
  • Audit approach and methodology – 20%
  • Vision for Internal Audit Role – 15% Staff qualifications
  • 20% Cost – 20%
  • References and past performance – 10%
  • The Agency reserves the right to interview selected firms prior to final selection.

VII. Tentative Schedule

  • RFP Issued: March 27, 2026
  • Questions Due: April 20, 2026
  • Proposals Due: April 30, 2026
  • Interviews (if needed): TBA
  • Board Approval: TBA
  • Contract Start Date: July 1, 2026

VIII. Submission Instructions

Proposals must be received no later than 5 p.m. on April 30, 2026. Late proposals will not be accepted.

Submit proposals electronically or in sealed envelope to:

Kathy Lewis, COO
Douglas County PO Box 218
Minden, NV 89423 Kathy Lewis, [email protected]

Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing to: Kathy Lewis, [email protected]

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Deadline Date

2026/04/30