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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CONSULTING SERVICES: International Public Sector AccountingStandards (IPSAS) Consulting Firm for PFM

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Institution: Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)Country: Republic of SurinameProject: Fiscal Support Program to Regain Growth (FISREG) SU-L1060Sector: Reform/modernization of the state-fiscal policy for sustainability and growthAbstract: International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) Consulting Firm for PFMLoan No.: 5727/OC-SUContract No.: SU-L1060-P00068-FISREG-CS-QCBS-004Deadline: October 15, 2025The Ministry of Finance and Planning has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)toward the cost of the Fiscal Support Program to Regain Growth (FISREG), and intends to apply part of the proceedsfor consulting services.The consulting services (“the Services”) include:1) Developing the work plan and methodology for the consultancy.2) Surveying the current public sector accounting framework in

Suriname.3) Preparing an analysis/diagnosis on the current state of implementation, on:(i) Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual(s)(ii) existing accounting standards(iii) The chart of accounts and ability to adjust to proposes basis and addition of publicentities,(iv) Rules on elimination for consolidation processes of financial statements4) Analyzing the existing structure of the financial statements issued by the Bookkeeping Department, todetermine the consistency of its structure with IPSAS requirements,5) Addressing queries and training needs that may arise with the Bookkeeping Department, Ministry ofFinance and others, as indicated by the Ministry of Finance.6) Identifying the existing gap in public accounting in Suriname regarding IPSAS. For
this activity, theconsultant may use or recommend a tool for Suriname to continue conducting the gap analysis internally,after implementation is complete.7) Analyzing and evaluating the tools used by the Bookkeeping Department for the collection and processingof progress information in the implementation of IPSAS, proposing adjustments and improvements,including the analysis of existing requirements in Suriname’s accounting, fiscal, budget, and statisticalissues which are defined and vital to the process,8) Advising on the required updates to laws or regulations concerning central government and public sector,as needed, for implementation of IPSAS.9) Analyzing the internal structure of the Bookkeeping Department or MOF dedicated to the IPSASimplementation project and make improvement recommendations.10) Presenting an action plan for the implementation of IPSAS in Suriname, including related reforms.11) Examining current software systems in PFM accounting and determine both their use and functionality.12) Analyzing the ICT merits of service and requirements provided by the software providers.13) Analyzing systems compatibility and cohesiveness to establish their current functionality.14) Meeting with users and stakeholders to determine their perspective on functionality.15) Drafting detailed feedback report on findings, including recommendations that can be applied.16) Providing findings on the best way to disseminate information among stakeholders concerning IPSAS.17) Organizing two workshops that will show how IPSAS should be rolled out and integrated into currentpractices and workflow processes.The duration for these Services is six (6) months.The Program Implementation Unit (PIU) FISREG of the Ministry of Finance and Planning now invites eligibleConsulting Firms to express their interest in providing the requested Services.Main Requirement for shortlisting of Firms:Proven Experience in IPSAS Gap Analysis and Implementation Planning:The consulting firm must demonstrate substantial experience in conducting IPSAS gap analyses and developingcomprehensive implementation action plans for public sector entities. This includes:

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