Independent Internal Audit Framework Assessment

The contract calls for an independent third-party assessment of a claims administrator’s risk-informed internal audit framework as it pertains to the delivery of health benefits under a program administered by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. The evaluation will focus on the design, operational effectiveness, and maturity level of the framework, ensuring it adequately identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks associated with health benefits administration. The assessment must align with recognized internal audit standards and government accountability expectations, delivering actionable insights to strengthen controls, improve governance, and ensure compliance with federal program requirements. The work is to be performed in the National Capital Region and is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541211, indicating professional, scientific, and technical services. The solicitation was posted on June 1, 2026, with proposals due by June 16, 2026, and is issued by the Government of Canada through the Department of Citizenship & Immigration. The assessment must be impartial, rigorous, and capable of providing an objective perspective on the current state of the audit framework, with findings expected to inform future enhancements and ensure the integrity of federal health benefit delivery.