Audit Services Commercial Vendors

The Maryland State Department of Education's Division of Rehabilitation Services (MSDE-DORS) is seeking a qualified contractor to conduct audits of business records for Commercial Vending Companies participating in the Maryland Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (MBEPB). The primary focus of these audits is to verify the accuracy and proper maintenance of financial records related to monthly commission reports submitted by the vendors. These reports detail gross sales from vending machines, which are used as the basis for commission payments, calculated on total retail sales without deductions for sales tax or other expenses. The audits will cover fiscal years 2023, 2024, and 2025, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards. The contract, identified under solicitation number BPM041556, was posted on December 27, 2023, with a response deadline of January 18, 2024. The services are to be performed within Maryland, and the NAICS code associated with this procurement is 541211, which pertains to auditing and accounting services. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Adrain Pulliam-Smith, accessible via email. This engagement aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the commission payments made to vendors, supporting the program’s goal of providing employment opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired through the vending program.