26FQ14, Dependent Eligibility Audit

The Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is seeking competitive proposals from qualified firms to provide a Dependent Eligibility Verification Audit for spouses and eligible children enrolled in the medical and dental plans for FCPS' employees and retirees. The goal of this project is to eliminate inappropriate spending on ineligible dependents and use the resulting information to make future financial decisions. The selected vendor will assist FCPS in meeting fiduciary duties under ERISA or relevant regulations, including the IRS. • The audit will cover dependents enrolled in the medical and dental plans for FCPS' employees and retirees. • The vendor will be responsible for providing a comprehensive audit report and recommendations for future financial decisions. • FCPS is seeking a vendor with experience in dependent eligibility verification audits and a strong understanding of ERISA and relevant regulations. • The proposal submission deadline is May 28, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. local time.