When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due July 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 9, 2026.

It was issued by City Of Pontiac. The work is located in Pontiac, Michigan, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Certified public accounting firm with forensic audit experience. At least one Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) on staff. Demonstrated capability handling municipal or governmental audits. Track record in detecting fraud, waste, and non-compliance. Experience working with local government entities in Michigan or the Midwest.

Forensic Audit Services (Due July 30, 2026)

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Pontiac, Michigan, United StatesPosted: July 3rd, 2026Deadline: July 30th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The City of Pontiac, Michigan is soliciting proposals for forensic audit services to examine financial records, internal controls, and detect potential fraud or non-compliance.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a Certified Public Accounting firm
Must provide at least one Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) on the engagement team
Must conduct work in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book), 2024 Revision
Must conduct work in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
Must be properly licensed to practice in Michigan
Must provide a list of at least three engagements of equal size and scope performed in the last five years
Must provide a completed and signed IRS Form W-9
Must provide proof of required insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, Umbrella/Excess Liability, Professional Liability, and Cyber Liability

CONTRACT DURATION

6 months

TIMELINE

Solicitation Posted: July 2nd, 2026

Deadline to Submit Questions: July 9th, 2026

City's Deadline to Respond to Questions: July 16th, 2026

Deadline for Proposal Submission: July 30th, 2026

Public Opening: July 30th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 9th, 2026

CONTACTS

Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency

City Of Pontiac

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Pontiac, Michigan is seeking a vendor to provide forensic audit services. The scope involves conducting a comprehensive examination of the organization's financial records, internal controls, and operational practices to uncover potential fraud, mismanagement, waste, or non-compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and municipal policies.

The selected accounting firm must include at least one Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) on the engagement team. The audit will encompass financial transactions, accounting records, internal controls, revenues, expenditures, contracts, grants, procurements, vendor payments, and all related supporting documentation across any of the city’s various funds. The forensic auditor may be asked to perform detailed procedures within any fund, account group, department, program, transaction class, or financial activity maintained by the city.

The scope and approach of the engagement may be refined throughout the process based on ongoing risk assessments and preliminary findings, with an initial planning phase at the start.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due July 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 9, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Pontiac. The work is located in Pontiac, Michigan, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Certified public accounting firm with forensic audit experience
At least one Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) on staff
Demonstrated capability handling municipal or governmental audits
Track record in detecting fraud, waste, and non-compliance
Experience working with local government entities in Michigan or the Midwest

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