A company engaged a third-party audit firm to provide regular financial oversight for regulatory compliance and requested a project manager to work with the firm. The PMO declines to assign a project manager and refers to another department within the company. Which of the following is MOST likely the reason for this?

A. There are not enough project managers available for additional work
B. The work does not align with the strategic objectives of the organization
C. This is ongoing work the vendor has been hired to perform
D. The third party has a reputation for expertise in this area