The conference provides training credits, but most importantly, encourages interchanges of information and experience among the auditors. Small group discussions on issues pertinent to local government auditing are mixed with presentations from nationally recognized speakers. Attendees have consistently rated the conferences as the most valuable and least expensive learning experience they receive. The conference location moves to different parts of the country to encourage access to new audit organizations. Conferences have been held in Philadelphia, Boston, Portland OR, Denver, Orlando, Scottsdale, and Virginia Beach.
Members receive discounted registration fees to the conference.
Peer Reviews N.A.L.G.A. has prepared a quality control review guide and assists local government auditors to comply with Government Auditing Standards requirements. Peer reviews are required at least every three years by qualified reviewers in order to comply with Government Auditing Standards. N.A.L.G.A. members are organized and trained to conduct peer reviews of audit organizations for much lower costs than contracted reviews. Representation N.A.L.G.A. members and committees have participated in discussions about issues affecting local government auditing. N.A.L.G.A. has allowed the local government perspective to be presented regarding the draft revisions to Government Auditing Standards.