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Bid Title

Request for Qualifications for Forensic Audit Services

Issuing Agency

State Government of Louisiana

Location

Louisiana

Published Date

Jun 4, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 30, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

123457-245

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Bid Number	Description	Date Issued	Bid Open Date/Time
123457-245	Request for Qualifications for Forensic Audit Services Original: 123457-245	06/04/2026	06/30/2026 11:00:00 AM CT

Contact Information for Bid # 123457-245

Department	Non State - BREC
Section	Finance
Dept Code	123457
Contact	Lori Foreman
Address	6201 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone	225-272-9200, Ext. 1522
Fax	225-273-6406
Email	Lori.Foreman@brec.org

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Forensic Audit Services

RFQ Solicitation No: 245

RFQ Issue Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026

Opening Date & Time:

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

11:00AM Central Time

Recreation and Park Commission

for the Parish of East Baton Rouge

6201 Florida Boulevard

Baton Rouge, LA 70806

RFQ Issue Date

Pre-Conference Date:

Proposals Due:

Submission Method:

Questions Deadline:

Anticipated Award:

Audit Period:

Contact Person:

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Tuesday, June 30,2026 by 11:00 AM Central Time

Electronic submission to venice.fleming@brec.org or delivery to

Dedra.fountain@brec.org

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

TBA

January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2025

Aneatra Boykin, General Counsel and CAO at

Aneatra.boykin@brec.org

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Purpose And Background .........................................................................................................................

2. Scope of Work ....................................................................................................................................

2.1 General Scope ....................................................................................................................................

2.2 Finance Department Focus......................................................................................................................

2.3 Contracts ............................................................................................................................................

2.4 Deliverables ..............................................................................................................................................

3. Proposed Project Timeline .................................................................................................................

4. Minimum Qualifications ..........................................................................................................................

5. Proposal Requirements ...........................................................................................................................

5.1 Firm Qualifications and Experience ...................................................................................................

5.2 Engagement Team .............................................................................................................................

5.3 Technical Approach............................................................................................................................

5.4 Fee Proposal.......................................................................................................................................

5.5 Conflict of Interest Disclosure............................................................................................................

6. Evaluation Criteria ..............................................................................................................................

7. Submission Instructions .....................................................................................................................

8. Confidentiality and Public Records ....................................................................................................

9. Terms and Conditions ....................................................................................................................................

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS No. 245

for

Forensic Audit Services

PART I. PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND

1. PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND

BREC (the "Organization") hereby solicits qualifications from certified public accounting firms to provide

comprehensive forensic audit services. This solicitation has been authorized by the BREC Commission

and is issued in the public interest to ensure the integrity, accountability, and transparency of the

Organization's financial operations.

The Organization seeks an independent, qualified forensic accounting firm to conduct a thorough

examination of its financial records and internal controls for the period January 1, 2018 through

December 31, 2025, with particular focus on the Finance Department.

This engagement will produce findings suitable for use in administrative, regulatory, or legal proceedings

as appropriate.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

2.1 General Scope

The selected firm shall conduct a forensic audit of the Organization's financial records and operations encompassing the

following:

• Examination of all financial statements, general ledgers, and supporting documentation for fiscal years 2018

through 2025

• Comprehensive review of the Finance Department's policies, procedures, and internal controls

• Analysis of revenue receipts, disbursements, payroll, purchasing, and contract expenditures

• Identification of any irregularities, discrepancies, or evidence of fraud, waste, or misappropriation of funds

• Review of bank reconciliations, wire transfers, and cash handling procedures

• Analysis of vendor relationships, procurement processes, and contract compliance

• Examination of any related-party transactions

• Review of grant funds management and compliance, if applicable

2.2 Finance Department Focus

The Finance Department shall receive heightened scrutiny, including but not limited to:

• Review of all journal entries, adjusting entries, and account reconciliations

• Testing of internal controls and segregation of duties

• Interviews with Finance Department personnel and other relevant staff

• Review of expense approvals, authorization hierarchies, and override documentation

• Examination of any prior audit findings and management responses

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2.3 Contracts

The selected firm shall conduct a thorough investigation into the Organization’s contracting practices and relationships

with subcontractors, vendors, and interested parties. This review shall specifically examine whether any improper financial

arrangements, undisclosed conflicts of interest, or ethics violations have occurred. The scope shall include, but is not

limited to:

• Review of all contracts, amendments, change orders, and sole-source justifications executed during the audit

period to identify irregularities in award, scope, or pricing

• Investigation of potential kickback arrangements between Organization personnel and subcontractors, vendors, or

other interested parties, including analysis of payments, gifts, personal benefits, or other improper compensation

• Examination of undisclosed conflicts of interest, including personal, familial, or financial relationships between

Organization employees and contractors, subcontractors, or vendors

• Assessment of compliance with the Organization’s ethics policies, procurement rules, and applicable state and local

laws governing public contracting and conflicts of interest

• Tracing of subcontractor and vendor payments to identify unusual patterns, inflated invoices, fictitious vendors, or

payments to parties with undisclosed relationships to Organization personnel

• Review of required financial disclosure statements, recusal records, and ethics filings by officers and key employees

for completeness and accuracy

• Interviews with current and former employees, contractors, and other relevant parties to identify potential

whistleblower information or corroborating evidence of improper conduct

2.4 Deliverables

The selected firm shall provide the following deliverables:

1. Preliminary Assessment Memorandum — issued within 60 days of engagement start, identifying any urgent

findings requiring immediate action

2. Interim Status Reports — provided monthly throughout the engagement

3. Draft Forensic Audit Report — submitted to the Commission for review in confidence

4. Final Forensic Audit Report — incorporating Commission feedback, including: executive summary; detailed

findings; evidence of any irregularities; root cause analysis; recommendations for corrective action; and

management response section

5. Presentation to Commission — the lead auditor shall present and defend findings in a formal Commission session

3. PROPOSED PROJECT TIMELINE

The Organization anticipates the following aggressive but legally defensible schedule. Proposers should confirm

their ability to meet these milestones or provide a justified alternative.

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Phase

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Activity

RFQ issuance, proposal receipt, and firm selection

Contract execution, kickoff meeting, and data preservation orders

Preliminary assessment and document collection (2018–2025)

Fieldwork: transaction testing, interviews, reconciliations

Draft findings report submitted to Commission (confidential)

Commission review, legal consultation, response period

Final report issued and presented to Commission

Target Timeline

Weeks 1–3

Week 4

Weeks 5–8

Weeks 9–16

Weeks 17–18

Weeks 19–20

Weeks 21–22

Total anticipated engagement duration: approximately 5–6 months from contract execution.

4. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Firms must demonstrate all of the following minimum qualifications to be considered:

• Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm licensed to practice in Louisiana

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience conducting forensic audits of governmental entities, public commissions,

or similarly regulated organizations

• At least one (1) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) on the engagement team

• No actual or perceived conflict of interest with the Organization or any of its employees, vendors, or contractors

• Demonstrated experience providing findings suitable for use in legal or administrative proceedings

• No pending disciplinary actions, sanctions, or adverse peer review findings

• Adequate professional liability (errors & omissions) insurance: minimum $5 million per occurrence/$10 million

aggregate

5. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Submissions must include all of the following components:

5.1 Firm Qualifications and Experience

• Firm history, ownership structure, and organizational chart

• Description of firm's forensic audit practice and relevant governmental experience

• Minimum of three (3) references from comparable forensic audit engagements completed within the past five (5)

years, including client name, contact information, scope, and outcome

• Copy of most recent peer review report and rating

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541211Offices of Certified Public Accountants
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541690Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

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