Client Portal Make A Payment REQUEST PROPOSAL State and Local Government Accounting Services Home » Industries We Serve » State and Local Government Accounting Services We Tailor our Services to Meet Your Needs Now more than ever, governmental organizations are expected to manage operations and services with fewer resources. State and Local governments and agencies often face significant obstacles. They must adhere to regulations; work with limited resources; and be able to provide accurate and timely financial information to government officials. This information is also scrutinized by private citizens, financial institutions, rating agencies and other governmental agencies. Brown Edwards’ state and local government accounting team understands the budgetary constraints and regulatory environment in which entities operate. We have decades of experience conducting audits, working with governmental officials staff, and resolving the challenges they seek to address. At Brown Edwards, we tailor our services to meet the needs of your individual organization. Our professionals understand how to account for the diverse functions in which state and local governments operate, from social services and airports to transit operations and parks and recreation. The byproducts of our services, whether they be audited financial statements, financial analyses, or governance communications, are transparent, adhere to applicable professional standards, help evaluate and report on internal controls, and are key for citizens, management, governance, and other users for understanding the financial operations of our clients. Brown Edwards’ experience allows us to give ongoing assistance beyond the numbers. We develop strong relationships with our government clients, interacting with them throughout the year. The trust we develop, the results we provide, and the confidence we instill are all reasons that so many state and local governmental agencies throughout our region choose Brown Edwards for their accounting needs. CASE STUDY: LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARDS Services Offered Financial Audits Compliance Audits Outsourced Internal Audit Functions Operations Audits and Strategic Planning School Construction Project Audits Official Statement-Bond Offering Reviews Assistance with Submission to GFOA Certificate Program Technology Consulting Assistance with the Design, Installation and Testing of Internal Controls Fraud Investigations Agreed upon Procedures ❝The staff at Brown Edwards has served as much more than auditors. They have become a partner with the City of Winchester. They continually give us the guidance and expertise we need to navigate through new mandates and they offer solutions that fit our needs as a small government. The audits are consistently thorough and their focus is on customer services; their staff is always available to us throughout the year if we need assistance.❞ Mary Blowe Finance Director, City of Winchester, VA SEE ALL TESTIMONIALS Megan Argenbright Honored In 10 Under 40 Class We are excited to announce that Megan Argenbright, the office managing partner for the Shenandoah Valley area, has been selected as an honoree in the Shenandoah Valley Business Journal’s 10 under 40 class. This honor is awarded to up-and-coming business READ MORE State & Local Tax Year-End Issues to Consider Now Updated: October 8, 2021 State and local governments are revisiting taxpayer compliance with nexus rules and other tax policies, considering new taxes on digital services and reconsidering conformity with federal tax rules and legislation in an effort to rebuild their READ MORE Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) provide $350 billion in emergency funding for eligible state, local, territorial and tribal governments. The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) has published an Interim Final Rule that implements and details READ MORE Contact Our State and Local Government Team Chris Banta, CPA, CFE Partner, Practice Leader Billy R. Robinson, CPA, CCIFP Partner, Practice Leader John S. Aldridge, CPA Partner Matt Heatwole, CPA Partner Megan Argenbright, MSA, CPA Partner Norman D. 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