DOI - Capacity Building for Financial Mgmt and Audits - MRAS

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), through its Office of Insular Affairs (OIA), is seeking to enhance financial and audit management capacities across various insular areas, including U.S. territories like American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, as well as Freely Associated States such as the Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau. This initiative is part of DOI's broader responsibility to coordinate federal policies in these regions and manage federal assistance under the Compacts of Free Association.

The General Services Administration (GSA) is conducting market research on behalf of DOI to identify capable contractors who can provide comprehensive training and development services aimed at strengthening financial management practices within these insular governments. The scope involves delivering targeted technical assistance through various formats such as meetings, conferences, workshops, and other events that may be conducted in-person or virtually. The goal is to facilitate collaboration and knowledge-sharing among government finance offices and related entities while promoting practical skill acquisition.

The contractor will be responsible for planning and coordinating logistics for these events, ensuring alignment with best financial management practices by engaging with relevant trade groups like the National Association of State Budget Officers and Governmental Finance Officers Association. Additionally, there will be a requirement for regular updates on project progress to ensure transparency and accountability in achieving project milestones.

By focusing on leadership development and advisory support tailored to unique local needs, this effort aims to bolster audit readiness and public accountability across these regions' governmental structures. The contractor must also adhere to applicable standards such as Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) and GASB standards while maintaining communication with DOI's Contracting Officer's Representative throughout the contract period.