How public sector work usually reaches us
Most of RRH's public sector work begins with a competitive procurement process. A ministry, public enterprise, statutory body or development partner publishes terms of reference, and the scope, deliverables and reporting lines are set by the procuring entity rather than by us. This page outlines the types of assignments we are equipped to carry out for public bodies in Bangladesh and the specialists who deliver them.
Assignments range from short, single-issue reviews to multi-year engagements supporting a reform programme or project. In each case we agree a work plan with the client and, where relevant, the development partner, and report against it.
Assurance for projects and public enterprises
Development projects funded by multilateral and bilateral partners often require independent audits of project financial statements, designated accounts and compliance with financing agreements. Our Financial Statement Audits teams conduct these engagements under International Standards on Auditing and report in the formats that development partners specify.
For state-owned enterprises and statutory bodies, we provide statutory and special-purpose audits, support for bringing delayed accounts up to date, and reviews of internal controls over revenue collection, procurement and fixed assets. These reviews often help public enterprises respond to audit observations and prepare for financial reporting under IFRS. Where findings point to weaknesses in financial management, we set out recommendations that can be implemented within the entity's existing rules and staffing.
Advisory for policy, planning and capacity
Our Management Consultancy team carries out feasibility studies, market assessments, institutional and organisational reviews, and evaluations of programmes and policies. Typical subjects include tariff and cost-of-service analysis, the financial viability of proposed investments, and the design of reform programmes for public enterprises. Studies of this kind combine financial analysis with stakeholder consultation, so that recommendations reflect both the numbers and what can realistically be implemented.
Our Risk Consulting team helps public bodies establish or strengthen internal audit functions, develop risk registers and build the skills of finance and audit staff. For bodies introducing digital services or financial management systems, our IT Advisory team assesses system controls, data security and implementation risk.
Working within public sector expectations
Public sector assignments carry particular duties: strict independence, careful handling of official information, and reports that may be read by parliament, development partners and the public. We staff these engagements with teams experienced in government processes and agree reporting protocols at the outset. Where a proposed assignment could affect our independence, for example because we audit a body that the assignment would also advise, we identify the conflict before bidding. Because of confidentiality obligations, we do not publish details of individual public sector assignments.
Related RRH services: Financial Statement Audits, Management Consultancy, Risk Consulting and IT Advisory.