Independent Internal Audit of Risk-Informed Audit Framework

The contract requires an independent assessment of the claims administrator’s risk-informed internal audit framework as it relates to health benefits, evaluating its design, operational effectiveness, and organizational maturity. The evaluation must identify control gaps, analyze the framework’s alignment with risk management principles, and produce actionable recommendations to strengthen audit processes and ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards. The work is focused on ensuring the integrity and efficiency of health benefits claims administration through a thorough, evidence-based audit review. The assessment must be delivered by the response deadline of July 14, 2026, under a subcontract arrangement within the Government of Canada’s Department of Citizenship and Immigration. Performance is expected to occur within the National Capital Region, and the work falls under NAICS code 541611, indicating management consulting services. The solicitation was posted on June 22, 2026, and the contractor must possess the expertise to evaluate complex internal audit systems in a public sector health benefits context, with an emphasis on risk-based methodologies and governance controls.