Public accountability, regulatory compliance, and financial transparency are just a few of the pressures faced by today’s government organizations. At Mauldin and Jenkins, we provide targeted auditing, accounting, financial reporting, and consulting services that help alleviate these burdens. Our Governmental Practice Division, composed of more than 150 seasoned professionals, delivers unmatched expertise to over 725 state and local government clients and agencies across the United States. We specialize in helping government entities navigate the intricacies of public finance, ensuring compliance with ever-changing regulations, and optimizing operational efficiencies so that they can focus on their core mission—serving the community.
Cities & Counties
We provide tailored financial services to municipalities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while maximizing fiscal responsibility.
School Districts & Charter Schools
Our comprehensive audits and financial reporting promote transparency in school finance management, helping schools maintain accountability.
State Government Agencies
From budget forecasting to performance audits, we help state agencies maintain accountability and optimize resources.
Boards of Health
Our financial reporting and audit services support boards of health in managing public health funds responsibly, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and maintaining accountability.
Utilities (Water, Sewer, Gas, Electric)
We specialize in financial reporting and audits for utility providers, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and financial integrity.
Mass Transit Operations
Our audit services help transit systems optimize financial performance while ensuring compliance with all fiscal regulations.
Special Purpose Entities & Districts
Whether it’s development authorities or public-private partnerships, we offer comprehensive financial management services tailored to these specialized governmental organizations.
Services we provide in the government industry
Assurance Services
Financial Audits
We perform thorough financial audits that adhere to government accounting standards, ensuring accuracy and compliance across the board.
Single Audits
For entities managing federal funds, we provide Single Audits to confirm proper fund usage and compliance with federal regulations. We have extensive experience in this space; we have performed more than 220 Single Audits covering over $6 billion in federal grants.
Performance & Compliance Audits
Our audits assess financial performance and ensure that governmental entities meet internal control standards and operate efficiently.
IT Assessments
We evaluate IT systems for governmental clients to ensure they meet security standards, operate effectively, and are safeguarded against cyber threats.
Bond Issuance Consent & Comfort Letters
We offer comprehensive services to assist governments during bond issuances, providing required consent and comfort letters to ensure full compliance with financial regulations.
One thing to note is the fact that Mauldin & Jenkins currently performs over 225 Federal Single Audits annually, and ranks as one of the largest provider of such attestation services in the country. Learn more about our assurance services.
Advisory Services
Organizational Strategy & Long-Term Planning
We assist government entities in developing strategic plans that align their financial goals with long-term growth objectives.
Organizational Management & Strategy Mapping
We empower government entities through focused organizational management and strategy mapping, helping them enhance operational clarity, accountability, and impact.
Revenue Enhancement
Our team identifies opportunities to enhance revenue streams while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations.
Cost Containment & Efficiency Strategies
We work with government entities to implement cost-saving measures without sacrificing service quality or regulatory compliance.
Project Management & KPI Benchmarking
Through expert project management and KPI benchmarking, we help government entities drive results, stay on budget, and meet performance standards.
Budget Forecasting & Grant Strategy
Our team assists in accurate budget forecasting and maximizing grant funding opportunities.
Our experienced government advisory team helps governments, governmental agencies, and quasi-governmental organizations balance fiscal responsibility with the latest business strategies to achieve targeted and overarching objectives. Learn more about our advisory services.
Technology & Cybersecurity
At Mauldin & Jenkins, we understand that cybersecurity is critical for governmental entities. Our dedicated technology and cybersecurity services help safeguard government IT infrastructure from evolving cyber threats. Our offerings include:
Cybersecurity Framework Assessments
Tailored assessments to identify cybersecurity risks and create solutions to protect critical government systems.
IT Penetration Testing
Penetration testing services to identify vulnerabilities in your systems and help to fortify them against potential attacks.
Annual Cybersecurity Training
We provide ongoing cybersecurity training to government employees, keeping them updated on best practices and emerging threats.
OTHER SERVICES
We provide many other services to the governmental sector not included under the umbrella of assurance or advisory. Such services are deemed to be value-added elements which can only be provided by a large team of professionals specializing in serving governmental units. These services include:
Financial Reporting, Accounting, and Training
Our team provides comprehensive financial reporting and accounting services, including financial statement and annual report preparation, budgetary analysis, capital asset accounting, cash flow management, and education and training.
Tax Controversy & Resolution
Large employers can be penalized for non-compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and other regulations, including payroll and employee information returns, but expert assistance is available to resolve these tax issues.
Why Choose Mauldin & Jenkins?
At Mauldin & Jenkins, we offer efficient, forward-thinking services designed to meet the unique challenges of government entities. With a team of over 150 professionals dedicated solely to the Governmental Practice Division, we are uniquely positioned to serve the complex needs of government entities. Our leadership in the industry is backed by our active roles on key boards and committees, such as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).
FREE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
For over a decade, Mauldin & Jenkins has offered free continuing education to our governmental clients. These quarterly sessions, available both virtually and in person, provide up to 30 hours of annual training at no cost. Drawing on our extensive experience serving governments, we focus on timely and relevant topics to support ongoing client education.
Our professionals are involved in the GFOA’s Special Review Committee, and we are among the few firms pioneering the use of artificial intelligence in audits—enhancing accuracy and reducing client workloads.
ACTIVE IN THE GOVERNMENTAL INDUSTRY
Mauldin & Jenkins is a dedicated service provider to the governmental sector. On an annual basis, we attend, participate, and speak at over 30 governmental conferences.
We have individuals who are active leaders in the industry and who represent the firm by serving on committees and boards of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), including the Government Audit Quality Center, the State and Local Government Expert Panel, as well as various special task forces. We've also had a representative on the Government Accounting Standards Advisory Council (GASAC). We have people who voluntarily participate with the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting Program, and the Government Accounting Standards Board. In fact, in 2020, one of our Governmental Partners was appointed to serve as the Chairperson of the GASB. Our dedication to serving the governmental sector is nationally recognized.
Going Further
With clients ranging from $750,000 to $14 billion in revenues, we have the experience to serve government entities of any size. Whether it's financial audits, compliance, cybersecurity, or advisory services, our deep expertise ensures that we meet your needs efficiently while minimizing administrative burdens.
For more information about how Mauldin & Jenkins can assist your governmental entity, please contact us or explore our range of services to see how we can help you achieve your goals.
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