Colorado School of Mines

The buyer is seeking qualified firms to provide best-in-class internal audit services. The buyer wants to complement its current continuous monitoring/data analytics and ERM platform with an external partner. The services should implement a progressive internal audit model that encompasses compliance, assurance, performance improvements, and risk identification. The buyer expects the selected firm to work closely with its finance team and other stakeholders.

• 2/14/2025 - Offeror Written Inquiry Deadline
• 3/10/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 3/25/2025 - Presentations/Demonstrations

• Have a place of business in Greater Denver Metro area
• Demonstrated experience with higher education internal auditing
• Demonstrated experience with cyber security and technical audits
• Ability to perform detailed analytics of security, workflow, and electronic processes

• Provide internal audit services in co-sourcing or outsourcing arrangement
• Implement progressive internal audit model encompassing compliance, assurance, and risk identification
• Conduct accounting and financial review and internal controls
• Review information technology systems for compliance and security
• Assess university-wide risk assessment program
• Develop and execute Audit Plan and Reporting Plan
• Perform cyber security and technical audits
• Conduct fraud risk assessment
• Identify emerging risks in higher education
• Provide regular meetings with Mines Finance Team and other stakeholders