With so much riding on the work you do, we know a trusted partner is critical, and Hungerford, Aldrin, Nichols & Carter, PC would like to be that partner. Our Governmental Services department specializes in developing long-term relationships with a wide variety of municipalities and school districts. Our team of experts has the experience, commitment, and dedication to the industry to exceed expectations in meeting the auditing, accounting, and business consulting needs of our clients. Contact us with your questions, or for a proposal.

Experience

We know the work you do requires accuracy and the timely delivery of services. We also know that you are held to a high standard of accountability, by both the governmental agencies and by the public. At Hungerford, Aldrin, Nichols & Carter, PC, we pledge to help you maintain the respected status that you have earned. Our firm, established in 1941, has built our reputation by developing consistent, long-term relationships with our clients and through offering much more than just auditing services. As auditors, we strive to be accurate. As business advisors, we strive to be practical. Our experience in the governmental industry allows us to balance the two.

Commitment

We are committed to your mission just as much as you are and demonstrate this by keeping in contact with you throughout the year to discuss operational and/or financial reporting concerns, pro-actively providing suggestions to improve your processes, internal controls and/or application of accounting principles, and providing you with suggestions on how to implement your chosen improvements.

We also want to help keep you up-to-date with the latest laws, regulations, accounting principles, and “best practices.” To meet this objective, we offer several annual educational sessions for our clients to keep you informed of changes within the industry.

Our extensive governmental auditing experience guarantees our clients the efficiency and expertise necessary to complete projects thoroughly and to meet pre-determined deadlines.

As members of the AICPA’s Governmental Audit Quality Center, we are able to offer high quality services supported by the resources of a national organization. Furthermore, Hungerford, Aldrin, Nichols & Carter, PC is committed to the industry at large and supports governmental improvements beyond just our clients. Our Governmental Services team is an active participant in the following, and many other, governmental support organizations:

·         Association of School Business Officials International

·         Michigan Schools Business Officials

·         Michigan Association of School Boards

·         Government Finance Officers Association

·         Michigan Government Finance Officers Association

·         Michigan Townships Association

·         Michigan Municipal Treasurers Association

·         Michigan Municipal League

·         Association of Certified Fraud Examiners

·         Institute of Internal Auditors

Range of Services

Hungerford, Aldrin, Nichols & Carter, PC offers a wide range of governmental services that include, but are not limited to:

·         Governmental auditing and consulting services

·         Resolving accounting questions and problems

·         Assistance with implementation of new accounting principles

·         Internal controls evaluation and improvement

·         Fraud awareness and detection

·         Budgeting and cash flow projections

·         Computer consulting, education, software selection and training

·         Financial statement preparation and Certificate of Excellence/Achievement filings

Our firm specializes in the auditing of school districts, cities, townships, villages, and utility authorities. In addition, we have extensive experience in the auditing of federal programs in accordance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133.

Our knowledge of the unique requirements of governmental units, combined with our experience with the various computerized accounting and payroll systems used in the State of Michigan, has enabled us to serve our clients in the most efficient manner possible while also offering value-added suggestions that are targeted at improving internal controls and business practices.  

Our Team

Phil Saurman, CPA, a Shareholder with the firm, heads our Governmental Services team and has 40 years of experience in the governmental auditing industry. Over that time, Phil has participated in audits and/or consulting services at every school district, city and township in Kent County, giving our firm a unique perspective on the operations of local government in West Michigan. Phil is a member of the Accounting, Auditing and Budgeting committee of the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International, and has presented numerous educational sessions on a variety of topics at ASBO annual conferences. At Hungerford, Aldrin, Nichols & Carter, PC, he anchors a professional staff consisting of trained specialists committed to the municipalities and school districts we serve.

Jason Mitchell, CPA, (Manager, Governmental Services) has devoted his career to public accounting and is specialized in providing auditing and consulting services for governmental municipalities, school districts and non-profits, in addition to ensuring federal program/single audit compliance. Jason coordinates the Governmental Services' technical proficiency as well as business development and marketing efforts.

Adriane Schrauben, CPA, (Manager) is responsible for providing audit, review, compilation, and tax return preparation services to a variety of governmental business and individual clients. Her specialties include auditing school districts as well as estate and trust tax preparation.

Dave Waichum, CPA, (Senior Manager) has over 35 years of experience in governmental accounting and auditing, both as an independent auditor, and for 28 years with Kent County, where he was Finance/Fiscal Director for over 20 years. Dave applies his knowledge in conducting federal program audits in accordance with OMB Circular A-133.

Jane Saurman, (Senior Governmental Consultant) has over 15 years of auditing experience with varied municipalities and also served as the City of Kentwood Treasurer for 5 years, providing our firm an additional source of knowledge of local government financial operations, especially in the area of property tax revenue.

Dave Biller, (Senior Governmental Consultant) the Business Manager for Wyoming Public Schools for over 30 years, adds a wealth of knowledge and experience to the internal control/auditing and fraud prevention/detection areas of our audit engagements.

Chris Pegman, CISA, (Senior Information Technology Auditor) provides the expertise to assist our audit teams and clients in the rapidly changing and expanding information technology industry.