117-3-08. Criteria for selection  


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  • The auditor of state and the public office shall review the proposals, quotes, or bids separately on the basis of criteria set forth in the request for proposals, request for quotes, or invitations to bid. Such criteria may include:

    (A) Organization size and location of office;

    (B) Qualifications of staff to be assigned to the audit;

    (C) Prior experience in auditing governmental units and programs or not-for-profit entities or other specialized accounting practices applicable to the audit;

    (D) Independent public accountant's understanding of the work to be performed;

    (E) Quality and timeliness of previously submitted audit reports and supporting documentation ; and

    (F) Fee.

Effective: 11/16/2015
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 08/28/2015 and 11/06/2020
Promulgated Under: 117.20
Statutory Authority: 115.56, 117.11
Rule Amplifies: 115.56, 117.11
Prior Effective Dates: 9/24/84, 12/23/84, 7/1/2000, 4/1/11