National Expertise on the Local Level
HeinfeldMeech is recognized as a national and local leader in the governmental audit and accounting industry. Our partners and managers are frequently called upon by industry organizations such as the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants, Governmental Finance Officers Association, AGA National, and Association of School Business Officials to provide presentations or serve on committees. HeinfeldMeech also has membership access to the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), which is committed to the highest standards of quality in government audits.
Our Practice in Governmental Entities
Our client roster has included a variety of governmental agencies with specific audit requirements including municipalities, school districts, counties, fire districts, utility districts, tribal entities, and community grant schools. Our range of services provided to the public sector includes:
| Financial statement audits | Business operations reviews |
| Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFRs) | Popular Annual Financial Reports (PAFRs) |
| Federal program audits | On-site staff trainings |
| Financial statement reviews | Operational reviews |
| Agreed-upon procedures | Desk procedure manuals |
| Capital asset procedures | Budget reviews |
Committed to Delivering Best Practices
At HeinfeldMeech, we are dedicated to offering top-tier services to local governments and school districts by providing critical solutions and best practices throughout the year. We regularly publish original articles on accounting and management topics relevant to the industries, as well as providing annual conferences specifically for Arizona local governments, school districts and community grant schools . Below is a selection of our recent publications and more are available on our resources page. To stay updated on new articles, consider subscribing to our mailing list.
Turning the Calendar to 2026: Key Payroll Updates Every Employer Needs to Know
Strong Foundations: Key Procedures for Effective Grants Management
Understanding GASB Statement No. 102: A New Standard for Government Risk Disclosures
What to Do if Fraud is Alleged or Discovered at Your District
More Liabilities, Please! Changes to Reporting Compensated Absences under GASB 101
Common Areas that Cause Hang-Ups in Audits and How to Avoid Them
GASB “101” – An Introduction to How the GASB Issues New Statements