1970 Support for outlining of the Audit Management System software solution (two consultants) (примерный перевод: 1970 г. Поддержка разработки программного решения Audit Management System (два консультанта)) (Сербия - Тендер #5385161) | ||
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Страна: Сербия (другие тендеры и закупки Сербия) Организатор тендера: United Nations Procurement Notices (UNDP) Номер конкурса: 5385161 Дата публикации: 03-08-2019 Источник тендера: Тендеры Организации Объединенных Наций |
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1970 Support for outlining of the Audit Management System software solution (two consultants) | ||
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Procurement Process : | Other | |
Office : | UNDP Country Office - SERBIA | |
Deadline : | 10-Aug-19 | |
Posted on : | 03-Aug-19 | |
Development Area : | CONSULTANTS | |
Reference Number : | 58106 | |
Link to Atlas Project : 00105420 - Public Finance Platform |
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Overview :
Purpose To provide support in drafting Technical Specification and Tender Documentation for development of the Audit Management System (hereinafter referred to as "the AMS”) and support in reviewing the proposed design for the AMS submitted by the interested bidders. Objective To support the State Audit Institution of the Republic of Serbia (SAI) in improving the quality of audit processes. Background Information State Audit represents a critical tool for detecting, and by extension deterring, problematic financial management practices. Strengthening of State Audit is one of the most important measures for promoting more efficient use of public funds, and, in Serbia, is still in a capacity building phase, facing financial, organizational and, at times, constraints relayed from a lack of policy coordination and political will. During 2018 the “Accelerating Accountability Mechanisms in Public Finance project” financed by SIDA, supported the SAI in preparing a detailed flowchart of the current and desired audit processes, identifying requirements for the Audit Management System (AMS) and preparing the inputs for tender documentation for the development of a customised Audit Management Software, with full functionalities for conducting the entire audit process and integrating into the existing management system. The current project will support the SAI in the procurement and customisation of the AMS which will further strengthen external scrutiny over public finances, having a significant impact on increasing transparency and reinforcing accountability in the use of public funds and meeting the objectives of the Public Financial Management Reform. The present ToR is related to a component of the project “Accountable Public Finance Management Platform” related to the SAI and seeks to support the improvement in the quality of the SAI audit processes by supporting the development of a customized IT system which will significantly contribute to improved professional and efficient management of tax payers’ money, financial discipline and accountability in the public sector. This will be done by developing a custom-made Audit Management Software, with full functionalities for conducting the entire audit process and integrating into the existing management system. With approximately 11.000 public fund beneficiaries that are subject to audits of the SAI, the introduction and practical use of Computer Assisted Audit (CAATs) and especially the AMS are a necessary precondition of expanding audit coverage, the scope and quality of audits. This will further strengthen external scrutiny over public finances that will have a significant impact on increasing transparency and reinforcing accountability in the use of public funds and meeting the objectives of the Public Financial Management Reform. In addition, the AMS will have an explicit functionality to facilitate gender audits when it comes to performance auditing of budget beneficiaries. The Republic of Serbia has ongoing National Strategy for Gender Equality for 2016-2020 with a gradual implementation of gender responsible budgeting now required by law. According to the amendments to the Budget System Law passed in 2015, all budget users will be implementing it by 2020 at the latest. The SAI has been included in the 2018 plan. In other words, it is mandatory for the SAI to include gender budgeting in its annual plans, starting from this year. This translates to introducing gender equality principles to one or more programs or program/project activities, as well as using a gender sensitive classification of indicators which can be used to keep track of progress in the implementation of gender responsible budgeting. In 2018, the Feasibility Study for the AMS was produced with the aim to provide sufficient information to top management so it can support the selection process of a software solution on which the AMS should be built. The scope of the Feasibility Study for the AMS was to determine the possible ways for development of AMS, analyse their advantages and disadvantages, as well as their suitability for the intended purpose and alignment with the determined objectives. The Feasibility Study for the AMS includes detailed assessment of the proposed solution regarding its operational, technical and economic feasibility. The process of AMS design will be supported by the established Working Group in charge for introduction of the AMS in the SAI. Based on the proposed AMS in the Feasibility Study, Technical Specification and Tender Documentation shall be defined, in order to initiate the procurement process for selection of the most favorable bidder for design and development of the Audit Management System software solution. In the tendering process, potential bidder would be required to provide proposal for design of the AMS based on Technical Specification and Tender Documentation and submit along with the bid and other documents required. The proposed designs for the AMS software solution submitted by the interested bidders would be carefully reviewed whether they are according specifications and requirements set in the Technical Specification and Tender Documentation for the AMS. Based on reviewing of the proposed designs for the AMS software solution, conclusions would be provided as input to the selection process of the most favorable bidder for signing the Contract for development of the AMS (hereinafter referred to as "the Contractor for the AMS”). The Contractor for the AMS would develop the software solution based on the proposed design and according the Contract for the AMS. In that way will be insured that the expected benefits from the AMS are in line with the vision, mission and strategic goals of the SAI Serbia and will improve the quality and efficiency of the audit process. Duties and responsibilities The selected Consultant shall be responsible for providing support in drafting Technical Specification and Tender Documentation for development of the AMS and expert support in reviewing the proposed designs for the AMS submitted by the interested bidders in the process of selection of the most favourable bidder for development of the AMS according to UNDP procurement procedures. The Consultant shall report back to a UNDP Project Coordinator on the progress made regarding abovementioned duties and responsibilities. Specific responsibilities shall include:
Reporting, deliverables and deadlines The Consultant shall comply with standard UNDP rules and regulations and assigned deadlines per deliverables. Deliverables and Deadlines The Consultant shall be responsible for the following deliverables: Deliverable 1: Proposed structure of the Technical Specification and Tender Documentation for development of the AMS produced, deadline: 31 August 2019. Deliverable 2: Description of Technical Specification and Tender Documentation for development of the Audit Management System submitted to AMS Working Group, deadline: 20 September 2019. Deliverable 3: At least three meetings with the AMS Working in order to reach agreement on the structure and content of the draft documents; deadline: 25 September 2019. Deliverable 4: Agreed structure and content of the draft documents incorporated into final version of the Technical Specification and Tender Documentation for development of the AMS and submitted to UNDP Project Coordinator;deadline: 30 September 2019. Deliverable 5: As a member of UNDP Tender Committee review the proposed designs for the AMS software solution submitted by the interested bidders, whether they are according specifications and requirements set in the Technical Specification and Tender Documentation for the AMS and provide opinion on the AMS software solution as input to the selection process of the most favorable bidder.deadline: 15 December 2019. All deliverables have to be quality reviewed and approved or accepted by UNDP Project Manager, in consultation with the Working Group in charge of introducing the AMS in the SAI Serbia. All deliverables produced during this assignment will have sole ownership of UNDP, and UNDP has the right to transfer the ownership to the national partner. Requirements for experience and qualifications Education:
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Application Procedure Qualified and interested candidates are asked to submit their applications via UNDP Web site: under section “Jobs” no later than 29 July 2019.
The above listed documents may be uploaded under consultancy ref. 1970 at following the link: http://www.rs.undp.org/content/serbia/en/home/jobs.html For more information please refer to the attached Procurement Notice. Additional Information:
Engagement of Government Officials and Employees
(i) A “No-objection” letter in respect of the individual is received from the Government employing him/her, and;
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