The Auditor-General for NSW is seeking to appoint a private sector audit firm to conduct the financial audit of the local government entities listed below in the New England region. The successful firm will be appointed as an Audit Service Provider for a period of three years starting the year ending 30 June 2024, with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years.

- Gunnedah Shire Council

- Gwydir Shire Council

- Moree Plains Shire Council

- Narrabri Shire Council

Additional Details / Instructions

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

Interest 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.

Address for Lodgement

Level 19, 201 Sussex Street

Covered Procurement Details

• The Procurement (Enforceable Procurement Provisions) Direction 2019 applies to this procurement
• A government agency may conduct negotiations with suppliers regarding the procurement

Conditions for Participation

Interest 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.