Local Government

Costin + Kendall has provided services to local government units since 1989. We employ a well-trained, highly motivated, experienced staff that possesses an advanced level of knowledge of government accounting and reporting requirements.

• School Districts
• Municipalities
• Other Local Governments

Experience

Selected staff members have obtained Certified Government Financial Manager Status through the Association of Government Accountants, and participate as CAFR reviewers for the GFOA (Government Finance Officers Association) and ASBO International. 

Services

• GAAP Conversions
  • Preparation of financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for Government Units.
• CAFRs
  • Preparation of "Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports
• Consulting
  • Consulting and assistance with reporting, compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations
  • Safeguarding assets and internal controls
  • Bank and account reconciliations, fixed assets and depreciation tracking

Other

• Professional Government affiliations include:
  • The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
  • Ohio GFOA