Government

From its beginnings, Bruce Harrell & Company has recognized the needs and services unique to the government arena. The firm addresses the needs of government organizations by providing value added services timely and efficiently. Prior to current mandatory requirements established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and Government Auditing standards, we developed our own quality control functions with peer review requirements in order to provide quality service to our government entities.

We bring valuable experience to bear in helping our governmental clients meet the complexities of satisfying their financial and legal obligations. Our highly qualified professionals concentrate on the kind of accounting, auditing, and management advisory services required by government entities.

Our Firm continually improves its methods to advise, assist, and consult our clients. We provide on-site visits, develop seminars and workshops, speak at conferences, and participate in committees that affect government entities.

Financial and Compliance Audits
In performing financial audits, we go beyond the traditional approach, concentrating our efforts on those areas most important to your particular unit of government to assess performance, evaluate results, and develop recommendations for improvement to your financial management system. At the same time, we're always alert for opportunities to improve operational efficiency and accountability.

In connection with single audits performed in accordance with OMB Circular A-128, we perform various audit procedures to verify compliance with laws and regulations applicable to community development block grants, Farmers Home Administration Grants and Loans, HUD Public Housing Authorities, DOL Job Training Partnership Act, Health and Human Services Programs, Department of Education and numerous other Federal and State funded programs. These audits are designed not only to comply with all applicable Federal and State guidelines but also to meet your needs.

With the new Single Audit Act, changes in A-133, Compliance Supplements and reports, we are up-to-date in addressing these changes. As the new entity model comes into play, we will be available to answer your questions.

Operational Audits
An operational audit goes beyond a financial and compliance audit. We look at your overall operation as it relates to your management system. In conjunction with our GRS affiliate, we evaluate current systems and procedures, followed by recommendations for increasing efficiency. We then determine where changes in control may be needed and propose ways to implement it effectively.

Data Processing
To further meet the needs of our governmental sector clients, we can perform Electronic Data Processing (EDP) audits, computer consultation and related advisory services. These services include information studies to identify which method of computer processing will meet your objectives and priorities and evaluation of software and hardware and implementation.

We stay on top of changes and advancement in technology and management techniques so we can help you be successful.

Accounting and Consulting Services

Financial Forecasting

	Financial and Compliance Audits
	Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Consulting
	GAAP Conversion Consulting
	Long Range Forecasting

Internal Controls

	Policy and Procedure Manual Development
	Fraud Investigations
	Agreed Upon Procedure Engagements
	Internal Control Evaluations

Performance Reviews

	Fire/Police Response Time Studies
	Departmental Efficiency Studies
	Organizational and Operational Reviews
	Investment Analysis

Other Consulting

	Leadership Training Seminars
	Tax Consultations
	GASB 11 Training/Consulting on New Entity Presentation
	Clarification of Job Roles and Responsibilities
	Human Resources Consulting
	Utility Competitiveness Analysis and Rate Design

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