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Recipient Audit – PASS - E60ZQ-180001 Stream 8: Recipient/Contribution Agreement Audit

Audit des Bénéficiaires; SA E60ZQ-180001 Volet 8 : Vérifications des bénéficiaires et des accords de contribution

Description

FedNor is initiating this solicitation to engage a qualified contractor to conduct a risk-based recipient audit covering four programs: the Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP), Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI), Economic Development Initiative (EDI), and one additional program. The selected firm will perform compliance audits on a representative sample of approximately eight projects funded under NODP, REGI, and EDI, along with one project from the additional program. The objective of the audit is to provide an independent assessment of recipients’ adherence to their funding agreements, evaluating both financial and non-financial obligations.

Quick Summary

The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) is seeking a qualified contractor to perform a risk-based audit of recipients involved in four economic development programs. The audit will assess compliance with funding agreements for a sample of projects, focusing on both financial and non-financial obligations.

Ideal For

Accounting and auditing firms with experience in government program compliance audits should bid.

auditingfinancial compliancegovernment fundingeconomic developmentrisk assessment
High complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
cb-731-7251466
Solicitation Number
QN001-S26-0003
Publication Date
Aug 19, 2025
Closing Date
Sep 25, 2025
Expected Start
Oct 1, 2025
Expected End
Mar 31, 2026
Procurement Method
Competitive - Selective tendering
Selection Criteria
Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price
Notice Type
Request for Proposal

Classification

UNSPSC Code
84111600
UNSPSC Description
Audit services

Trade Agreements

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA); Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA); Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA); Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement; Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement; Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)

Contracting Entity

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)

19 Lisgar Street, Suite 307

Sudbury, Ontario

Contact

Prashad Kandiah

Prashad.Kandiah@FedNor.gc.ca

(705) 918-6732

Regions of Delivery

North Bay; Greater Sudbury; Thunder Bay; Timmins; National Capital Region (NCR); Kenora