2026.030 - GMB Water - Internal Audit Programme

### 📋 Tender Overview Mount Barker District Council, through its subsidiary **GMB Water**, is inviting proposals from qualified consultants to deliver a **three-year internal audit program**. This engagement aims to review six specific operational areas to ensure compliance, efficiency, and strategic alignment. ### 🎯 Scope of Work The successful consultant will conduct audits over a three-year period (2026–2029) covering the following topics: * **Year 1 (2026/2027):** Asset Management Maturity and Growth Assumptions. * **Year 2 (2027/2028):** Cyber Security and Environmental Management Systems. * **Year 3 (2028/2029):** Project Management Maturity and Developer Deeds/Agreements. ### 💰 Financial Constraints * **Budget:** An upper limiting budget of **$50,000.00 (excl. GST) per annum** has been established for this service. ### 📍 Location & Requirements * **Organization:** Mount Barker District Council, South Australia. * **Service Regions:** Adelaide, Murray Lands, and Outer Adelaide. * **Category:** Financial & Insurance Services (Accounting & Audit). ### 📅 Key Dates * **Tender Open:** 14 May 2026 * **Supplier Query Cut-off:** 05 June 2026, 05:00 PM * **Submission Deadline:** 10 June 2026, 05:00 PM * **Expected Decision:** 01 July 2026 This opportunity is ideal for audit firms or independent consultants with expertise in utility management, cyber security, and infrastructure governance. Interested parties should submit all queries via the VendorPanel portal.