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3 key considerations for developing financial management policies for your local government

Financial management processes are critical to your organization’s ability to operate efficiently. But crafting written policy statements can be difficult, especially if you and your staff are already feeling stretched.

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Why bank reconciliations matter for local governments

Regular bank reconciliations are the cornerstone of your local government’s financial integrity. In this article, Abdo partner and government advisor Jodi Bursheim highlights why they’re essential for your organization.

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4 best practices for your local government’s financial management policies

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Your local government’s financial management policies are critical to its operations as well as its risk management.

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An update on the federal funding freeze

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Legal challenges and unknowns continue to reign over the Trump administration’s federal funding freeze. There a few things organizations can do to mitigate future distress.

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Is your organization ready for this GASB update?

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GASB Statement No. 101 will change how governments account for paid leave benefits—and will be effective for audits with fiscal years ending on December 31, 2024.

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Unlocking federal funding: A deep dive into the IRA tax credits for governments

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Revisit our exploration of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its significant implications for government entities.

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How to harness the power of your organization’s data

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Thinking about your organization’s data can easily lead to overwhelm. But paying attention to it—and the trends it shows—is critical to keeping your local government running smoothly.

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Q&A with Brad Falteysek: My path to government accounting (and why I’ve carried on with it for 25+ years)

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How government Partner Brad Falteysek has spent the last three decades helping local governments overcome challenges, maintain compliance, and operate more efficiently.

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5 fraud prevention tips for your organization’s payment processes

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Help make your organization’s payment processes airtight and prevent fraud. Here are 5 practical tips to get started.

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Navigating new GASB standards

Revisit our review of recent GASB standards with an in-depth exploration of GASB 101, the latest standard impacting the accounting and financial reporting of compensated absences.

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