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Public Sector and Municipalities

Accounting, audit and advisory support for boroughs, townships and authorities across Greater Philadelphia.

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Clear Numbers for Public Decisions

Local government runs on public trust and tight budgets. Councils need numbers they can rely on, residents expect transparency and finance offices are often one or two people deep.

We work alongside municipal staff and elected officials on the full financial picture: fund accounting and GASB reporting, budgets, monthly close and the reporting council sees at every public meeting. Our goal is numbers your council can trust and a finance office with the support it needs.

What We Do

1

Fund Accounting and GASB Reporting

Governmental fund structures, government-wide statements and the reporting your auditors and state agencies expect.

2

Outsourced Finance Office Support

Monthly close, reconciliations, accounts payable and payroll oversight when staff turns over or capacity runs short.

3

Budget Development and Tracking

Budget-to-actual reporting that council members can read and act on.

4

Council and Board Reporting

Clear monthly financials and plain-language summaries for public meetings.

5

Audit Readiness

Clean year-end schedules and documentation so the audit runs on time.

Learn More About Financial Statement Audits

Audits prepared for your council, lenders and grantors.

Learn More About Accounting and Bookkeeping

Day-to-day bookkeeping, monthly close and financial reporting, handled for you or alongside your finance staff.

Who Is This For

  • Boroughs and townships
  • Municipal and regional authorities
  • Councils and boards that want clearer monthly reporting
  • Finance offices managing staff turnover or a vacancy
  • Local governments preparing for a change in auditors

Who You Will Work With

Your team brings accounting, audit and advisory experience together, so the people closing your books also understand your budget, your audit and what council needs to see.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you work with boroughs and townships?

Yes. We provide accounting, reporting and advisory support for local governments and authorities in Delaware County and across Greater Philadelphia.

What is GASB, and why does it matter?

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board sets accounting standards for state and local governments in the United States. Statements prepared under GASB look different from business financials, with fund-level reporting alongside government-wide statements, so the work calls for a team that knows the framework.

Can you support our finance office if a key staff member leaves?

Yes. We can handle the monthly close, reconciliations and reporting on an interim or ongoing basis, so council keeps getting timely numbers while you hire or reorganize.

How do you help council members who are not financial professionals?

We pair monthly financials with short, plain-language summaries that explain what changed, what to watch and what decisions are coming.

Where is your team based?

Our office is in Media, PA, in Upper Providence Township. We work with local governments across Delaware County and Greater Philadelphia.

Running a borough or township finance office?

Tell us what your finance office needs and we'll connect you with the right team.

Connect With Us Call: (610) 544-5900

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