Audit Consulting Services for the Internal Audit Division

The City of Pasadena (“City”) is soliciting proposals from qualified and experienced firms (“Proposers”) to provide performance audit consulting services to support the City’s Internal Audit Division. The City seeks a Consultant capable of conducting independent, objective, and evidence‑based performance audits in accordance with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office, or with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Internal Audit Standards.

The selected Consultant will assist the Internal Audit Division in evaluating the efficiency, effectiveness, economy, and internal controls of City programs, departments, and operations. Services will be provided on an as‑needed basis through individual task orders issued during the contract term.

This Request for Proposals (RFP) outlines the scope of work, minimum qualifications, proposal requirements, evaluation criteria, and terms and conditions governing the procurement process. The City intends to award a multi‑year contract to the Proposer whose qualifications, experience, methodology, and pricing best meet the City’s needs.

The City of Pasadena seeks to engage a qualified audit consultant (“Consultant”) to perform performance audits, operational reviews, and related assurance and advisory services in support of the City’s Internal Audit Division. The Consultant will provide independent, objective assessments designed to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, economy, and accountability of City programs, departments, and operations.

The Internal Audit Division conducts audits in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors Global Internal Audit Standards. Due to workload, specialized expertise needs, and the complexity of certain engagements, the City requires external professional support to supplement internal audit capacity.