For nearly 40 years, Rachlin has successfully provided professional auditing, accounting and management advisory services to a broad spectrum of governmental entities. Our assurance professionals, most who have been focused in the governmental arena throughout their entire careers, have an in-depth understanding of the complex economic and political environment in which these entities operate. Their knowledge and experience allow us to provide the highest level of professional service to our governmental clients.

The partners, principals and managers of the firm are actively involved in recognized standard- setting organizations at the national, state and local level. These organizations include the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), the Florida Government Finance Officers Association (FGFOA), the Florida Association of Special Districts (FASD) and the League of Cities. In addition, Rachlin is a member of the AICPA’s Governmental Audit Quality Center. Our involvement in these organizations demonstrates our commitment to the public sector and helps keeps us on top of issues affecting government entities.

Our spectrum of services includes:

Assurance Services

• Audits of governmental entities (counties, cities, towns, villages and special districts)
• Audits of governmental pension plans
• Compliance audits – OMB Circular A-133, Florida Single Audit, and Program Specific Audits
• Internal audit services
• Implementation of GASB Standards
• Performance audits

Management Advisory Services

• Utility rate studies
• Operational reviews
• Fund balance projections
• Forensic services
• Budget reviews

IT Consulting

• System vulnerability studies
• IT compliance assessments
• Business continuity planning evaluations

Other Services

• Assistance with the preparation and review of Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR’s)
• Assistance with the preparation of state reports
• Advisement on payroll and other tax matters
• Assistance with implementation of GASB standards