Financial audit of Western Sydney University and its controlled entities

⁠⁠⁠This RFT seeks to appoint an audit firm to conduct the annual financial audit of Western Sydney University and its controlled entities on behalf of the Auditor-General for NSW.

Project goals

This Request for Tender seeks to appoint a suitably qualified audit firm to conduct the annual financial audit of Western Sydney University and its controlled entities on behalf of the Auditor-General for NSW (Auditor-General). The annual financial audit is a requirement under the Government Sector Finance Act 2018.

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 31 December 2026 and concluding the year ending 31 December 2028. The arrangement will provide for an option to extend for the 31 December 2029 financial year, subject to the Auditor-General's sole discretion.

Scope

The appointed Audit Service Provider will conduct the annual financial audits of Western Sydney University and its controlled entities, as listed in Schedule 1 of the attached document named "1. RFT 06.2026 - Financial Audit of Western Sydney University and its controlled entities", and as described in the Statement of Requirements in the Tendering Conditions.

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 contract details of the person(s) nominated to complete this assessment to procurement@audit.nsw.gov.au

Please see attached files in the link for more information