Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Auditor
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Michael Post
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): 250147
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): IIA Quality Services, LLC
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable):
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of an award on the basis of best proposal meeting requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with IIA Quality Services, LLC for external quality assessment services for the Auditor's Office for the period of March 19, 2026 - March 18, 2027 (250147).
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Background and Discussion:
The Audit Division operates in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards, which require an external assessment of the internal audit activity at least once every five years by a qualified, independent assessor or assessment team. The Division's most recent external assessment was completed in May 2021.
Expected Impact:
Completion of the EQA will provide independent validation that the Audit Division continues to operate in conformance with applicable professional standards and will document its ongoing commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Alternative Options:
None.
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