The Arizona Auditor General’s office has announced a call for proposals from qualified firms interested in conducting performance audits on regional transportation plans in Maricopa and Pima counties. These audits will focus on the Maricopa Association of Governments' Regional Transportation Plan and the Pima Association of Governments' Regional Transportation Authority Plan.
Details about the request for proposals (RFP) were released on March 19th, this includes important dates like the deadline for submitting questions on April 2, 2025, and the proposal submission deadline on April 14, 2025. Julie Cantrell, the Financial Services Manager, is the go-to contact for inquiries, she can be reached at [email protected] or at (602) 553-9830. Those interested in reviewing past reports can find them on the Auditor General's website, providing context to the upcoming audits.
The timeline for the project is set, with work expected to begin on April 25th, a contract award is estimated to be announced on April 24, following the submission period. This exercise is a strategic move to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of the transportation plans, which are critical to the developmental fabric of Maricopa and Pima counties.
The intended completion date for the Maricopa Association of Governments report is June 2, 2026, whereas, for the Pima Association of Governments, the report is expected by June 2, 2027. The audits are geared towards offering insights into the operations and the overall success of the transportation initiatives managed by these organizations. For full details on the RFP and additional documents, interested parties can visit the official Auditor General's website.
