This Request for Tender seeks to appoint a suitably qualified audit firm to conduct the annual financial audit of various Western NSW Local Government entities on behalf of the Auditor-General for NSW (Auditor-General). The annual financial audit is a requirement under the Government Sector Audit Act 1983.

The successful audit firm will be appointed as an Audit Service Provider for a period of three years, starting with the annual audit for the year ending 30 June 2025 and concluding the year ending 30 June 2027. The arrangement will provide for an option to extend for the 30 June 2028 and 30 June 2029 financial years, subject to the Auditor-General's sole discretion.

Additional Details / Instructions

Interested firms must sign a non-disclosure agreement to access additional confidential information.

Interested firms will need to complete a third party information security self-assessment. The Audit Office may waive this requirement if the firm has completed this assessment in the last 12 months. Firms should send through the contact details of the person(s) nominated to complete this assessment to procurement@audit.nsw.gov.au.