Seeking proposals to enter into a five-year contract with a qualified firm capable of providing a broad range of support to our internal audit department. This can include financial, operational, regulatory and compliance related audits and advisory engagements, investigations, technology and cybersecurity assurance activities, grants reviews, and other related services to support Internal Audit.

The resulting contract will establish an umbrella professional services contract that may be used to support Internal Audit as requested by NYSERDA.

Illustrative services may include, but are not limited to:

• Information Technology General Controls (ITGC) audits
• Cybersecurity audits and assessments
• Fraud investigations and forensic reviews
• Financial audits and internal control reviews
• Operational audits and process improvement reviews
• Grant program audits and monitoring reviews
• Regulatory and compliance audits
• Third-party/vendor risk assessments
• Data analytics and continuous monitoring support
• Enterprise risk management advisory support
• Internal control design and effectiveness assessments
• Program integrity reviews
• Sensitive information and data governance reviews
• Advisory services requested by management or Internal Audit leadership
• Follow-up validation and remediation testing
• Emerging risk and special request reviews

The selected firm shall provide personnel, subject matter expertise, project management, testing methodologies, documentation, work papers, reporting, and advisory support necessary to perform future engagements in accordance with applicable professional standards and NYSERDA requirements.

Services may be performed independently or concurrently and may vary in size, duration, complexity, and subject matter throughout the contract term.