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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - RFP 27-33-02 - Examination of State Accounting and Financial Reporting System General and Application Controls

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Division of Legislative Audit is asking qualified firms to submit sealed proposals to examine the computer controls of the State's accounting system (Integrated Resource Information System, or IRIS) and its financial reporting system (Alaska Data Enterprise Reporting System, or ALDER) for fiscal years 2027 and 2028. The chosen firm will test whether the systems' controls are designed and working properly and will write reports with findings and recommendations. Proposals are due by 12:00 P.M. Alaska Time on November 13, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

The Division of Legislative Audit needs an outside firm to examine the information technology general controls and application controls of the State's IRIS accounting system and ALDER reporting system for fiscal years 2027 and 2028. Amendment No. 1 to the request for proposals was issued on 11/04/2026.

What action is being taken?

Seeking sealed proposals from firms to test the design and operating effectiveness of IRIS and ALDER controls under American Institute of Certified Public Accountants attestation standards and the U.S. Government Accountability Office's Government Auditing Standards. The selected contractor will check whether management's assertions are missing important financial controls and, for each system, provide an Independent Accountant's Report on Management Assertions and a Schedule of Findings with recommendations.

Who is involved: Alaska Division of Legislative Audit (requesting agency); Division of Finance, Alaska Department of Administration (responsible for IRIS and ALDER); Office of Information Technology; prospective offerors (accounting and audit firms).

How can the public respond?

Respond by Fri, Nov 13, 2026 5 days from today.

“Proposals must be received by the Procurement Manager no later than 12:00 P.M. Alaska Time on November 13, 2026. Late proposals will not be accepted.”

Ways to respond

  • Sealed proposal to Procurement Manager JC Kestel, Procurement Manager, LAA.Procurement@AKLeg.gov, 907-465-3763 (see attached RFP for submission details)
  • Email (registration) LAA.Procurement@AKLeg.gov

What to include

Reference RFP 27-33-02 and see the attached RFP and Amendment No. 1 (RFP 27-33-02 A1) for full requirements. Firms that got this solicitation from the State of Alaska Online Public Notices website or by email must register in writing (email preferred) with the Procurement Manager to receive future amendments; failure to register may result in rejection of the offer. People with disabilities who need aids, services or special changes to submit a proposal should contact the Procurement Manager no later than ten (10) days before proposals are due (TDD: 907-465-4980).

Contact

JC Kestel, Procurement Manager
Alaska State Legislature, Division of Legislative Audit
LAA.Procurement@AKLeg.gov
907-465-3763 (TDD: 907-465-4980)

Will there be public meetings?

  • Pre-proposal teleconference: Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 10:00 am Alaska Time
    Teleconference
    Call into the teleconference lines provided in the RFP on page 17, paragraph 2.16.

Key dates

  • Oct 22, 2026: Request for proposals published
  • Oct 30, 2026: Pre-proposal teleconference at 10:00 am Alaska Time
  • Nov 4, 2026: Amendment No. 1 (RFP 27-33-02 A1) issued
  • Nov 13, 2026: Proposals due by 12:00 P.M. Alaska Time

Original notice text

*****Please see the attached Amendment No. 1 to RFP 27-33-02 that is labeled as "RFP 27-33-02 A1" that was issued by the Agency on 11/04/2026**** The Alaska Division of Legislative Audit (“Division” or “DLA”) is seeking sealed proposals from firms for the examination of the fiscal year (FY) 2027 and FY 2028 information technology general controls and application controls related to Alaska’s Integrated Resource Information System (IRIS) and the Alaska Data Enterprise Reporting System (ALDER). Development and maintenance of IRIS and ALDER is the responsibility of the Division of Finance (“DOF”), a division of the Alaska Department of Administration. Most of the issues of system software, mainframe, server and network support and control along with physical security are functions of the Office of Information Technology in conjunction with DOF. The Successful Offeror will be responsible for testing the design and operating effectiveness of IRIS and ALDER controls and ensuring compliance by following the attestation standards adopted by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and standards applicable to attestation engagements set forth in the U.S. Government Accountability Office’sGovernment Auditing Standards. Additionally, and as part of the examination, the successful Offeror will be responsible for evaluating whether management’s assertions are missing material controls over financial accounting and reporting that are necessary to help ensure transactions properly process, are reported correctly, and are complete. For each system examined, the Contractor will provide an Independent Accountant’s Report on Management Assertions that includes assurance over the completeness of management assertions, which must include a statement describing the scope of the examination and time period examined. In conjunction with the Independent Accountant’s Report on Management Assertions, the Contractor will also provide a Schedule of Findings that identifies control weaknesses and provides recommendations for improving those control weaknesses. Please see attached: RFP 27-33-02 - Examination of State Accounting and Financial Reporting System General and Application Controls for more details about the solicitation. Important Notices to potential Offerors: Pre-Proposal Teleconference: All Prospective Offerors are encouraged to call into the pre-proposal teleconference. This pre-proposal teleconference will be held on October 30, 2026, at 10:00 am., Alaska Time. To attend, Offerors must call into the teleconference lines provided within the RFP on page 17 in paragraph 2.16 of the RFP. Registration with Procurement Manager: If you are receiving this solicitation from the State of Alaska Online Public Notices website or through email, you must register with the Procurement Manager to receive subsequent amendments. Registration should be in writing and email is preferred. Contact information is shown below. Failure to register with the procurement manager may result in rejection of your offer. Deadline for Receipt of Proposals: Proposals must be received by the Procurement Manager no later than 12:00 P.M. Alaska Time on November 13, 2026. Late proposals will not be accepted. The Alaska State Legislature complies with the Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to submit a proposal should contact the Procurement Manager, no later than ten (10) days before proposals are due to make any necessary arrangements. Contact information is shown below. JC Kestel, Procurement Manager PH: 907-465-3763 TDD: 907-465-4980 Email: LAA.Procurement@AKLeg.gov

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