Fiscal Consultant

Sacramento County, Department of Health Services (DHS), Office of Finance, Contracts, and Administration (OFCA) is seeking an experienced individual to provide Fiscal/Accounting consultation services for the Department.  The Scope of Work to be performed by the selected contractor can be found below.  The consultant shall be paid no more than $175 per hour, for an anticipated contract term of August 01, 2026, through June 30, 2027.  Mileage expenses shall be reimbursed at $0.725 per mile, for up to 1,000 miles.  The total dollar amount of the resulting contract shall not exceed $50,000 annually.

Project Details

• Reference ID: LOI-OFCA/026
• Department: Health Services
• Department Head: Tim Lutz (Director)

Evaluation Criteria

• The individual MUST meet ALL of the following minimum requirements: —
  1. Possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration with a concentration in Accountancy from an accredited college or university -OR- a current, valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license issued by the California Board of Accountancy may be accepted in place of required bachelor’s degree.
  2. At least five (5) years of accounting experience, including a minimum of three (3) years of experience with a local government Health Services Department or Division managing Medi-Cal funds, Mental Health Services Act funds, State and Federal grants, and MAA Claims.
  3. A minimum of three (3) years of professional and/or supervisory experience in external audits and Medi-Cal claims. 
  4. Must be ready to begin providing services by August 01, 2026.

  Note: The word “experience” referenced in the minimum requirements means full-time paid experience. The minimum requirement includes an educational or certificate/licenses requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application.

• Overview —

  Sacramento County, Department of Health Services (DHS), Office of Finance, Contracts, and Administration (OFCA) is seeking an experienced individual to provide Fiscal/Accounting consultation services for the Department.  The Scope of Work to be performed by the selected contractor can be found below.  The consultant shall be paid no more than $175 per hour, for an anticipated contract term of August 01, 2026, through June 30, 2027.  Mileage expenses shall be reimbursed at $0.725 per mile, for up to 1,000 miles.  The total dollar amount of the resulting contract shall not exceed $50,000 annually.

• Rights of the County —

  Interested individuals must respond by the due date. Your submission must include your legal name, address, phone number, and e-mail address.

  DHS will reject any submissions not substantially meeting all LOI requirements.

  The successful applicant(s) shall be required to sign a Sacramento County contract template and must agree to all terms and conditions of the contract with Sacramento County.
  This will be the only advertisement of this public notice of request for LOI. The County of Sacramento reserves the right to cancel this public notice and to determine which LOI and/or proposal shall be accepted.

  If the County receives more than one qualified response to this request for LOI, the County shall conduct an interview process to be scored by a panel.  Only those individuals that meet the minimum requirements of this request for LOI shall be able to participate in the interview process.  If the County receives an excessive number of qualified responses the County shall request that qualified applicants submit their resume and other applicable information.  The County will then review submitted information and select a limited group to interview.  The County will determine which applicants to interview based on applicant’s experience and qualifications.  Selected applicants will be contacted and assigned an in-person interview date and time.

  Only those individuals that successfully respond to this public notice are eligible to participate in the interview process for these services if an interview process is utilized in the future. In addition, the County reserves the right to make a contract award to one or more bidders for all or part of the services.

  Responses are due and must be received by the deadline in the LOI through this OpenGov posting. Submissions received any other way will not be accepted. Late submissions will not be accepted.

• Scope of Work —

  DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

   

  1. CONTRACTOR will provide fiscal and audit support, review and improve Medi-Cal and behavioral health claiming processes, address audit findings, provide recommendations, streamline processes, identify inefficiencies in internal controls to reduce audit risk.
  2. CONTRACTOR and Chief of Fiscal will meet to develop a full work plan.  Activities will potentially include, but are not limited to:
     1. Attend virtual or in-person meetings related but not limited to Cost Report, Medi-Cal and behavioral health claims processes, and Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) implementation.
     2. Assist the Fiscal team in addressing Cost Report matters, including but not limited to resolving audit findings and compiling necessary documentation.
     3. Prepare audit workpapers and develop position statements in response to audit inquiries.
     4. Participate in audit discussions, meetings, and hearings as needed to represent and support the County’s fiscal position.
     5. Provide recommendations to strengthen internal controls and documentation processes to mitigate future audit risks.
     6. Review existing Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (MAA), Administrative Claim, Quality Assurance/Quality Review (QA/QR), and BHSA administrative claiming processes.
     7. Identify inefficiencies, duplications, and process gaps.
     8. Develop, recommend, improve, and streamline claiming processes to enhance accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with State of California, Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) requirements.
     9. Provide written documentation and workflow guidance to support staff training and implementation.

   

Submission Requirements

• Legal Name (required)
• Address (required)
• Phone Number (required)
• Email Address (required)
• Confirmation that you meet ALL of the minimum requirements (required) —

  By checking the box below, you are confirming that you meet ALL of the minimum requirements as listed:

  1. Possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration with a concentration in Accountancy from an accredited college or university -OR- possess a valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license issued by the California Board of Accountancy may be accepted in place of required bachelor’s degree.
  2. At least five (5) years of accounting experience, including a minimum of three (3) years in a local government Health Services Department or Division managing Medi-Cal funds, Mental Health Services Act funds, State and Federal grants, and MAA Claims.
  3. A minimum of three (3) years of professional and/or supervisory experience in external audits and Medi-Cal claims.
  4. Must be ready to begin providing services by August 01, 2026.
• Bachelor's Degree or Certified Public Accountant license (required) —

  Attach bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration with a concentration in Accountancy from an accredited college or university   

   -OR-

  Current, valid (CPA) license issued by the California Board of Accountancy

• Attachments (required) —

  Will you need attachments?