Local Government Assurance Practice
The government practice of SingerLewak is composed of approximately twenty professionals that are fully dedicated to serve our local governmental clients throughout the year. The efficiencies and experience developed by such dedicated team ultimately benefit our clients when it comes down to consistency of the procedures performed and the timeliness of our deliverables.
Local Government Assurance Practice
The government practice of SingerLewak is composed of approximately twenty professionals that are fully dedicated to serve our local governmental clients throughout the year. The efficiencies and experience developed by such dedicated team ultimately benefit our clients when it comes down to consistency of the procedures performed and the timeliness of our deliverables.
At SingerLewak we can help with the accounting and assurance needs of your governmental organization:
- We have the technical resources available to us help us assist our clients with new accounting pronouncements as they become effective.
- We have decades of experience assisting clients in obtaining and maintaining the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting under the Government Financial Officers Association Program.
- Since the inception of the Single Audit Act in 1984, we have been performing audits that comply with the Act, even as it evolved under the Uniform Guidance.
The Skills You Need
The number of governmental entities we serve enables us to share ideas throughout our community of clients. Our long history, breadth of practice, and participation in local professional associations means that we have built working relationships with the departments of our municipal clients. Our client list includes governmental organizations that we have been serving uninterruptedly for more than twenty years.
Some of our unique differences from other accounting firms specializing in local government services are:
- Accessibility to partners and directors – Your inquiries will be responded to promptly and personally.
- Early involvement with management in identifying issues and working together to find resolutions – This involves proactive planning meetings with you on a quarterly basis to discuss annual qualifying distribution requirements and estimated tax payments.
- Timely resolution of technical, fee and scheduling issues, resulting in no surprises.
The Service You Expect
Dependable and timely communication includes
- Communication with client personnel
- The demonstrated ability to meet short time frames
- A dedicated approach that allows of extensive involvement by partner-level and manager-level personnel with our clients
By providing quality, timely and cost-effective audit and other services, we help the governmental organization
Meeting Stakeholder Expectations
Local governments are accountable to many stakeholders:
- Mayor and City Council
- Boards of trustees, commissioners, directors
- The State or Federal government
- The community
We offer a comprehensive array of specialized services such as
- Financial statement audits, examinations, and reviews
- Audits & examinations in accordance with the Uniform Guidance
- Compliance audits and other attestation services
- Preparation of financial statements and the annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR)
- Implementation of new accounting standards
- Board and staff training
We Focus on Local Governments
- Counties
- Special Districts (i.e., Water, Fire, Cemetery, etc.)
- Cities
- Municipalities
Audit Quality System (AQS)
- A truly risk-based approach, not a check-the-box audit
- Continuous communication with management and the boards that result in no surprises
- Consistency in engagement staffing and job management
Benton County Oregon
Morrow County Oregon
Polk County Oregon
Tillamook County Oregon
Yamhill County Oregon
Association of Oregon Counties
| Albany Oregon Brownsville Oregon Clatskanie Oregon Dallas Oregon Detroit Oregon Florence Oregon Happy Valley Oregon Idanha Oregon Lebanon Oregon Madras Oregon |
Molalla Oregon Mt Angel Oregon Newberg Oregon Scotts Mills Oregon Silverton Oregon Stayton Oregon Tillamook Oregon Tualatin Oregon Village of Corfu New York Village of Cuba New York Village of Depew New York |
Cresenta Valley Water District California
Palo Verde Cemetery District California
Palo Verde Irrigation District California
Clackamas Fire District Oregon
Dallas Cemetery District Oregon
Fairview Water District Oregon
Hood River Park and Recreation District Oregon
Keizer Fire District Oregon
Netarts Water District Oregon
Northwest Senior and Disabled Services Agency Oregon
Oceanside Water District Oregon
Tillamook County Transportation District
Yamhill Communications Agency
Marlene Frazier
Heather Robinson
Nate Cantonwine
Staff:
Raushell Palmer
Joe Cassidy
Preston Herring
Carlie Dossman
Domnika Shadrin
Sean Chamberlin
Nolan Baier
Austin Albin
Lyle Foster
Jonathon Miller
Dulce Perez