A relationship you can trust

Unique accounting

Government entities, like private sector entities, need to know their financial position and results of operations. But beyond that basic requirement, governments have a special responsibility to demonstrate their fiscal accountability and compliance with restrictions on the use of resources in connection with the annual budgets. Unlike budgets in the private sector, a governmental unit's budget is more than a financial plan. It is the result of the governing body's use of taxing authority to set public policy. As such, the budget of a government enjoys the force of law and violations are subject to legal sanctions. Demonstrating compliance with the budgetary restrictions requires the use of fund accounting as well as a unique basis of accounting.

We've been here for a while

AGH was one of the first firms in this region to develop a practice specializing in governmental entities; we remain the leading CPA and advisory firm serving both state and local governments. Our governmental client base includes the State of Kansas as well as many larger cities, counties and school districts.

We know the issues you face

We understand the unique accounting principles used by the government entities as well as the multitude of federal and state laws and regulations governing the use of public funds. Our professionals deal exclusively with issues affecting political units of governmental entities — the kinds of issues you face each day.

Provide more value to your constituents

AGH’s dedicated government outsourcing team of accounting, finance, HR and technology professionals brings the right mix of experience and expertise to supplement your existing team. We can provide a wide array of services and service levels – from one-time reconciliation projects to performing accounting functions on a long-term basis and from developing policies, processes and procedures to consulting on best practices. We bring direct experience working as government controller, treasurer and auditors, including certified government financial managers (CGFM). We have built our team like a finance department with all levels of expertise, including finance directors, accounting clerks, and HR, payroll and technology specialists. You determine the need, and we will put together the team with the right expertise.

Governmental consulting services for local and state governments

• Accounting policy and procedure development
• Financial statement preparation
• General accounting and reconciliation assistance
• Human resource consulting
• Internal control advisory assistance
• Payroll tax and other regulatory report assistance
• Single audit compliance consulting
• Staff training and governmental accounting bootcamp
• Task force or committee participation
• Technology services