RFP 26-0006 Forensic Audit Services

The City of Hampton, Georgia (the "City') is requesting proposals from qualified independent firms to provide professional forensic audit services. The city seeks a highly experienced forensic auditing firm to conduct a comprehensive, independent forensic audit of its operational and administrative processes for the last fiscal year.
This RFP is issued in accordance with the City of Hampton's Purchasing Policy, the Georgia Local Government Code, and all applicable federal and state laws, including O.C.G.A. § 36-81-7 and guidelines from the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts. The City Manager has exercised discretion to utilize the formal competitive sealed proposal (RFP) process to ensure transparency, fairness, competition, and the highest standards of accountability in accordance with both the Current Policy and prior policies.
The successful proposer will serve as an impartial, external advisor to the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager. The audit will support the City's commitment to ethical governance, proper stewardship of public funds, and restoration of public trust through identification of any irregularities, deficiencies in internal controls, or non-compliance with applicable policies and laws.

City of Hampton, Georgia – RFP 26-0006
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
FORENSIC AUDIT SERVICES
CITY OF HAMPTON, GEORGIA
RFP NO. 26-0006
Issued: Monday, June 29, 2026 | Submission Deadline: Wednesday, August 5, 2026,
3:00 P.M. EST
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The City of Hampton, Georgia (the “City”) is requesting proposals from qualified independent firms to
provide professional forensic audit services. The City seeks a highly experienced forensic auditing firm
to conduct a comprehensive, independent forensic audit of its operational and administrative processes
for the last fiscal year.
This RFP is issued in accordance with the City of Hampton’s Purchasing Policy, the Georgia Local
Government Code, and all applicable federal and state laws, including O.C.G.A. § 36-81-7 and
guidelines from the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts. The City Manager has exercised
discretion to utilize the formal competitive sealed proposal (RFP) process to ensure transparency,
fairness, competition, and the highest standards of accountability in accordance with both the Current
Policy and prior policies.
The successful proposer will serve as an impartial, external advisor to the Mayor, City Council, and City
Manager. The audit will support the City’s commitment to ethical governance, proper stewardship of
public funds, and restoration of public trust through identification of any irregularities, deficiencies in
internal controls, or non-compliance with applicable policies and laws.
2.0 BACKGROUND
The City of Hampton is a growing community of approximately 8,500 residents located in Henry
County, Georgia, within the Atlanta metropolitan area. Governed by a Mayor and six-member City
Council under a City Manager form of government, the City provid