C0034 Forensic Cost Audit M6 J21a - 26

Working in conjunction with the Alliance Commercial Assurance Lead and the Client SMPA Commercial Lead (Service Manager), the consultant will be expected to; o Develop, lead and manage the implementation of an Alliance Defined Cost audit regime including Lot 1, 2 and 3 Partners along with associated Client Costs across Performance Period 4 (April 2023- March 2024). As a minimum, the regime should confirm that;

o Defined Cost have been properly incurred in providing the works and is allowable in accordance with the Alliance contract.

o A robust audit trail of accounts and exists to support the Alliance and Client Costs.

o Evidence exists that the invoiced cost has been paid in full without the application of discounts or rebates.

o Ensure annual performance statement to the Client on performance is robust and supported by evidence those performance levels have been achieved.

o Ensure Goals payment amounts are correctly applied in accordance with the Implementation Plan

o Ensure Budget performance is correctly reflected in accordance with the Contract