Staffing and Financial Audit Services

The Vendor is required to provide staffing and financial audit firms to provide professional services related to a comprehensive review of district-wide staffing and financial operations.
- This engagement is to ensure that staffing structures and financial practices effectively support student achievement, comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and reflect responsible stewardship of public funds.
- Firm will assess current staffing levels across instructional, administrative, and support roles; evaluate alignment with enrollment trends, academic programming, and student needs; and conduct a full financial audit of the district.
- The engagement is expected to result in actionable recommendations that improve operational efficiency, strengthen internal controls, support equitable resource allocation, and enhance long-term financial sustainability.
- Services Requested:
•    Conduct a comprehensive staffing analysis across all schools and central administration, including teachers, paraprofessionals, specialists, and support staff.
•    Evaluate staffing ratios (e.g., student-teacher ratios), workload distribution, and alignment with enrollment, grade levels, and programmatic needs (e.g., special education, English language learners, and intervention services).
•    Assess compliance with applicable state and federal staffing requirements and mandates.
•    Review hiring practices, retention trends, compensation structures, and benefits for competitiveness and equity.
•    Identify opportunities to improve staffing efficiency while maintaining or enhancing educational outcomes.
•    Perform an independent financial audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) and Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book), if applicable.
•    Review internal controls, accounting systems, and financial reporting processes.
•    Evaluate compliance with federal and state funding requirements, including grants (e.g., Title I, IDEA, and other applicable programs).
•    Analyze budget development processes, expenditures, revenue sources, and long-term financial planning. 
•    Identify financial risks, inefficiencies, or areas of non-compliance.
•    Provide a comprehensive written report detailing findings, benchmarks (where appropriate), and clear, actionable recommendations.
•    Present findings to district leadership and the School Committee/Board, and participate in follow-up discussions as needed.