Financial Audit of Health and Social Services Authority, Northwest Territories

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW

The Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG) is seeking a Contractor to provide professional auditing services for the annual financial audit of the Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA). This audit is essential as NTHSSA is a significant component of the Government of Northwest Territories (GNWT), and its financial statements must comply with Canadian public sector accounting standards. The Contractor will assist the OAG audit team in conducting year-end audit work in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and OAG documentation standards.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION

The issuing organization is the Office of the Auditor General of Canada, located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The primary contact for this RFP is Michel Daoud, who can be reached at [email protected].

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

Bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements:

• Security Clearance: A minimum security requirement of Reliability Status is required.
• Experience: Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience in financial auditing, particularly in public sector environments.
• Qualifications: The OAG requires one (1) senior auditor/consultant with appropriate qualifications and experience in auditing.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Bidders should possess expertise in:

• Conducting financial audits in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards.
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and OAG audit and documentation standards.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Key deliverables include:

• Completion of the annual financial audit for NTHSSA.
• Submission of audit findings and reports in compliance with OAG standards.
• Adherence to timelines specified in the contract for deliverables.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Technical Approach: Demonstrated understanding of the audit requirements and methodology.
• Experience: Relevant past performance in similar audits.
• Price: Cost-effectiveness of the bid, with a focus on the lowest price technically acceptable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

While not mandatory, the following qualifications may provide a competitive advantage:

• Additional certifications in auditing or public sector finance.
• Experience working with governmental or public health organizations.
• Proven track record of successful audits in similar contexts.

This summary provides a comprehensive overview of the RFP for potential bidders to assess their fit for the opportunity.