C0034 Forensic Cost Audit M6 J21a - 26

Tender description

Working in conjunction with the Alliance Commercial Assurance Lead and the Client SMPA Commercial Lead (Service Manager), the consultant will be expected to; o Develop, lead and manage the implementation of an Alliance Defined Cost audit regime including Lot 1, 2 and 3 Partners along with associated Client Costs across Performance Period 4 (April 2023- March 2024). As a minimum, the regime should confirm that; o Defined Cost have been properly incurred in providing the works and is allowable in accordance with the Alliance contract. o A robust audit trail of accounts and exists to support the Alliance and Client Costs. o Evidence exists that the invoiced cost has been paid in full without the application of discounts or rebates. o Ensure annual performance statement to the Client on performance is robust and supported by evidence those performance levels have been achieved. o Ensure Goals payment amounts are correctly applied in accordance with the Implementation Plan o Ensure Budget performance is correctly reflected in accordance with the Contract