Governmental

Government agencies face demanding challenges in delivering public services. An increasingly tight budget requires organizations to find innovative ways to reduce their costs while maintaining the service level that constituents expect. Our aim is to help these entities by providing an appropriate audit that will help them understand if they are up to standard- while remaining affordable. 

Everything we do is in line with the latest professional standards, helping you maintain the agility of your business by keeping you aware of the latest financial rules and regulations. Our staff are governmentally trained, Yellow Book qualified, and always up-to-date on their continuing education. We undergo a peer review every three years which is mandatorily required we meet the standards of governmental audits. 

For decades, we've been serving a host of governmental clients, including:

• Cities
• Counties
• State agencies and departments
• Special Districts including sanitary districts, water & fire districts
• Special-purpose governments including transit agencies and other enterprise funds
• Municipal utilities
• HUDS including multifamily housing and public housing authorities

What can I expect from a Governmental audit?

We issue reporting according to Government Audit Standards and Uniform Grant Guidance. Specifically, we provide 1) Single Audits, 2) Yellow Book Audits and 3) basic auditing opinions to our clients, depending on their compliance needs. 

Single Audits

Single Audit clients receive three key reports:1) Independent Auditors’ Report, 2) Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards, and 3) Report on Compliance for Each Major Federal Program and Report on Internal Control Over Compliance In Accordance with the Uniform Guidance. In addition to these reports, we will also help you audit your Schedule of Expenditures and Federal Awards (SEFA). 

Yellow Book Audits

Cropper Accountancy specializes in Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, also known as Yellow Book Audits. Our aim is to give assistance with Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR), including for municipalities and special districts such as fire districts, sanitary districts, and water districts. 

Basic Audits

We provide auditing opinions for those looking to certify that their governmental records, processes and/or procedures are in good order. Each attestation is performed with help from an industry expert who can certify the financial statements are materially correct. We can also help our governmental clients with the submission of their state controller reports, including annual streets reports and annual financial transactions report.