Counties, Cities, and Municipal Governments

We proudly serve all forms of local government agencies, including:

• Counties
• Local Governments (Cities, Towns, Townships, Municipalities, Boroughs)
• Authorities (Municipal, Water/Sewer, Industrial and Redevelopment, General, Hospital, Parking, Transportation)

Counties, cities, and municipal governments are at the heart of daily life. At Maher Duessel, they are the core of our governmental practice.

Counties

Maher Duessel performs services in every Pennsylvania county, and we provide full audit and consulting services to several county entities in Pennsylvania and Montana. County governments are a significant part of our government practice, and we possess extensive depth and understanding of their financial accounting and reporting procedures. Our county audit teams keep abreast of developments affecting counties and share vital information throughout the year, such as updates to the Department of Human Services (DHS) audit schedules, changes to Land Bank laws, or shifts in funding streams that impact counties. We use our knowledge and expertise to effectively plan our services and adequately assess your operations and financial results.

Local Governments

Although there are a variety of forms of local government, the focus for all of them is the same – to deliver essential services to their constituents while remaining efficient and transparent. We share that belief. Our dedication to local governments ensures that we can gain specialized insight and knowledge into the unique environments that governments operate in. We share vital information among our professionals and our clients to ensure the most comprehensive and thorough service. Our experience allows us to conduct services in a productive and streamlined manner.

Municipal Authorities

Local authorities are the backbone of essential services, from housing and transportation to utilities and redevelopment. We recognize the critical roles these organizations play in community development and infrastructure and strive to do everything we can to support your important work. Our experience in working with specialized local authorities means we understand the complex challenges you face and can provide precise, effective solutions that match your exacting needs.

Unlike broader governmental entities, local authorities often manage specialized programs and face unique compliance and operational demands. Maher Duessel offers a focused and detailed approach, ensuring that our services address your specific objectives while aligning with regulatory requirements. We are committed to staying ahead of regulatory changes and industry developments to ensure our clients remain informed and compliant.

Extending beyond our core services.

As an extension of the professional services we provide to these governmental entities, Maher Duessel participates in various organizations and associations that promote local government and enhance the special knowledge of its members. As members of these associations, we actively participate in meetings, present and lecture on topics, and provide feedback on matters that are prevalent to the organizations. The following is a list of organizations for which we are connected:

• Allegheny League of Municipalities (ALOM)
• County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP)
• Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
• Local Government Academy (LGA)
• Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA)
• Pennsylvania Municipal League (PML)
• Pennsylvania State Association of County Controllers (PSACC)
• Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS)

A dedicated partner.

• Our first audit contract with a Pennsylvania county was formalized in 1990. The county has consistently received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. In addition to assisting them with the preparation of their Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, we also perform a broad range of other services for them, including the annual Single Audit and separate audits of the County's Row Offices and District Courts.
• Our county-wide audit services typically include the audits of their human service departments, and we have extensive knowledge of Department of Human Services (DHS) financial reporting requirements.
• In addition to the annual audit, we provide other highly valued services for county, city, and municipal government clients, including audit and financial statement preparation, assistance with implementation of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements, grant audits, pension plan audits, and consulting on financial reporting processes related to federal funding programs.
• Several of our county, city, and municipal government clients require a Single Audit. We perform approximately 170 Single Audits annually. We consistently keep our clients informed of the latest regulatory Single Audit developments by including them in our annual Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Program. 
  
  

Services we provide for county, city & municipal governments.

• Financial Statement Audits
• Single Audits
• DCED (Department of Community and Economic Development) Filings
• Assistance with the Government Finance Officers Association's Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program
• Grant Audits
• Pension Plan Audits
• Audit Assistance and Financial Statement Preparation
• Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement Implementation
• Agreed Upon Procedures
• Accounting Consulting
• Bond and Debt Services

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