Background:
The client is seeking a contractor who will conduct an information systems
general controls review (control review) of the Financial Information System for
California (FI$Cal). The services requested through this RFP will encompass fiscal
years ending June 30, 2025, June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2027.
The control review will address the design and operating effectiveness of all relevant
controls, as defined by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA),
Statements on Auditing Standards (AU-C section 315), to determine whether they can
effectively prevent, or detect and correct, errors or fraud that could result in material
misstatements to the State of California’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
(ACFR). The State Auditor will rely upon the results of the control review to determine
the nature, timing, and extent of further planned audit procedures during its financial
audit of the State’s ACFR.
Firm Qualifications
1. Submit a statement indicating the firm’s primary business or activities, the year
the firm was established, and the number of staff employed.
2. Provide a description of the firm’s qualifications, experience, and length of time
the firm has been providing general control reviews of enterprise resource
planning systems of complex governmental organizations.
3. Proof that the proposer, if a corporation, is in good standing and qualified to
conduct business in California. Proposals must include a copy of a Certificate of
Status issued by the California Secretary of State. For non-profit proposers,
provide proof of nonprofit status.
4. All proposers must meet the mandatory minimum 5 percent DVBE participation
to be considered for this contract.
5. Three examples of similar types of contracts in which the proposer conducted
general control reviews of enterprise resource planning systems of complex
governmental organizations. The listing should include:
(a) Title of the project
(b) Name of the entity
(c) Brief description of the project
(d) Name and telephone number of the entity’s contracting officer
By furnishing this information, the proposer gives permission to the State Auditor
to contact these entities regarding the proposer’s past performance. If the firm is
newly organized, a listing of projects completed by lead personnel during
previous employment may be acceptable. Moreover, if the proposal is from a
joint venture, the experience of the parties to the joint venture may be combined.
Staff Qualifications
The proposer’s key personnel (Partner, Principal, Manager, Supervisor, Director) who
has planning and on-site responsibilities, and subcontractors performing professional
services under the contract, must have qualifications and experience identified below.
1. Experience in performing general control reviews of enterprise resource planning
systems used by complex governmental organizations in the areas of budgeting,
accounting, procurement and cash management.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of financial audit techniques and control procedures.
3. Active licenses/certifications relevant to the performance of a control review,
including Certified Information Systems Auditor and/or Certified Public
Accountant.
Desirable Qualifications
Personnel assigned to the control review with previous experience in reviewing and
assessing general controls supporting Oracle PeopleSoft Financials.
For more information, contact austin@provteam.com