TDLR is requesting proposals from qualified business entities to provide Internal Audit Services for TDLR and the TBVME. The selected respondent shall be responsible for managing and maintaining the agency’s internal auditing program and performing all other duties imposed by the Texas Internal Auditing Act, Chapter 2102, Texas Government Code. The successful respondent must be responsible for organizing, managing, and implementing all aspects of the internal audit function at TDLR and TBVME including risk assessment, preparing the annual internal audit plan, conducting internal audits, and producing internal audit reports. Scope of Services. The Successful Respondent shall be responsible for the following: • Conducting Annual Risk Assessment • Developing Annual Internal Audit Plan • Conducting Annual internal audits of TDLR’s major systems and controls, determined by the annual internal audit plan, including but not limited to: accounting systems and controls, administrative systems and controls, and information technology systems and controls. • Producing drafts and final audit reports, the Internal Audit Annual Report, and periodic status updates. • Performing special audits or consultations outside of the scope of the originally approved internal audit plan if approved by the Commission at the hourly rates provided in the contract. • Participating in scheduled meetings, conferences or similar communication requirements.