Engagement of Independent NSW State Appointed Auditor – DRFA Claims
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About this tender
Overview This opportunity is for the engagement of an independent NSW State Appointed Auditor for Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) claims. Scope The scope includes: ASA800 expenditure audits and ASAE 3150 control audits across FY2025/2026, FY2026/2027, and FY2027/2028 Audit activity covering three financial years of Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements expenditure incurred from 2025/2026 to 2027/2028 inclusive Further details are provided in the attached RFQ Part A document. Instructions to Tenderers The following timeline applies to this RFQ process: RFQ issued: 28/08/2026 Receipt of supplier intentions to participate in the RFQ and submission of the Third Party Conflict of Interest form: 04/09/2026 (the form should be sent to the contact person's email address) End date for RFQ supplier clarifications: 18/09/2026 RFQ close date: 24/09/2026 Supplier meetings (if required): TBA Evaluation of responses and selection of supplier: 24/09/2026 to 20/10/2026 Enquiries Contact: Ambika Girglani Email: rfx-responses@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au
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