Governmental

Special rules and regulations applicable to governmental entities are unique and highly complex. Expertise in this area comes only with years of experience. HTB has over 50 years of experience in providing audit and consulting services to various types of governmental entities. We maintain a trained staff of professionals experienced in working in the governmental arena. Each year these professionals receive specialized training in governmental areas. This industry specialization is a key element in insuring that personnel assigned to each of our governmental clients have a thorough understanding of the accounting and auditing considerations of the industry.

In addition, the partners in charge of governmental accounting engagements have an average of over 25 years of experience in providing audit and consulting services to all types of governmental entities and have successfully completed the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Certificate of Educational Achievement in Governmental Accounting.

Our governmental practice has grown substantially each year. This growth comes from the exceptional services that we provide as well as our ability to advise our clients of new pronouncements and regulations.

The HTB Audit Plan is based on years of experience gained in auditing all types of governmental entities. This results in engagements that are thorough and tailored to incorporate tasks, methods, and procedures that are timely and efficient. In addition, our audit is seamless in that it is accomplished with little disruption of client routines.

Service Benefits:

For governmental agencies, there are numerous benefits to working with HTB:

• In the course of our audits, each of our staff members is trained to recognize opportunities for improvement of internal controls. If deficiencies are noted, then management will be provided with constructive suggestions for improving existing accounting procedures and controls.
• Our years of experience enables us to provide our clients’ accounting personnel with answers to questions on various accounting issues that may arise during an audit.
• We aid in solving problems as they occur throughout the year so that future problems can be avoided.
• Our detailed planning enables us to meet specified deadlines in a timely and efficient manner.

HTB holds membership in the Louisiana Government Finance Officers Association, Lousiana Association of School Board Officials and the Louisiana Association of Non-Profit Organizations (LANO). Participation in these organizations enhances the caliber of service offered to clients.