Audit Services
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Tribal Governments
At Stauffer & Associates PLLC, we are committed to achieving the highest quality governmental audits possible. We understand the complexity of performing governmental audits and that’s why we have a dedicated team of auditors that possess the specialized knowledge and experience to help ensure compliance with the appropriate standards and changes in regulations that may impact your organization’s audit.
With over 20 years of experience in performing governmental audits, we presently audit over 40 Tribal organizations. We plan and execute our audits in a way that maximizes audit efficiency and quality and provides you the highest quality services.
Our Quality Commitment
As a member of the American Institute of CPAs’ Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), we are committed to adhering to the highest quality standards by voluntarily agreeing to the Center membership requirements, which include designating a partner responsible for the quality of our governmental audit practice, establishing quality control programs, performing annual internal inspection procedures, and making our peer review report findings publicly available.
Tribal Enterprises
Tribal Enterprises provide a vital role in helping Tribes become economically self-dependent. Whether your business activity revolves around casinos, agriculture, timber, hunting, fishing, or other commercial development, we have the solution to meet your needs. Our staff is ready to assist and has vast experience in the various business-type activities existing in the Tribal world.
Tribal Casinos
Tribal Casinos provide a vital source of income for Tribes. The partners and staff at Stauffer & Associates PLLC have over 20 years of experience working with Casinos on financial statement audits, internal control compliance under the National Indian Gaming Commission Minimum Internal Control Standards as both internal and external auditors, and anti-money laundering compliance under Title 31. Our staff are available for interim and year-end observations, audit fieldwork, and at all times during the year to provide assistance, support, and guidance on any questions or concerns that Casino personnel or oversight might have about the audit or compliance processes.
Housing Authorities
At S&A we provide audit services to Tribal Housing Authorities.
Over the past several years, the demands and responsibilities for Tribal Housing Authorities have increased considerably. And with these changes, the accounting demands have also increased. We at Stauffer & Associates have worked with our clients to help them through these changes. We understand the NAHASDA regulations and their requirements; we also have considerable experience in assisting our clients in implementing GASB 34 reporting requirements for Tribal Housing Authorities.
We have been able to assist our Tribal Housing Authority clients to meet these additional demands and to develop a system and help them to succeed. We provide management consulting and accounting services including converting accounting records to GAAP basis, developing subsidiary schedules to record and maintain Mutual Help records, assisting with the conveyance of Mutual Help homes, developing checklists to ensure all tenant files for both low-rent and Mutual Help projects are complete, as well as other important tasks. We are most proud of our success in the development and training of our clients’ staff during the performance of these services. We provide, hands on, “side by side” training during our visits to maximize the potential of your staff and to move them toward self sufficiency. We have also established excellent working relationships with several Department of Housing and Urban Development personnel. These relationships can prove crucial if your Housing program has experienced operational or financial challenges.
Healthcare
Stauffer & Associates provides services to Tribal Healthcare facilities.
We understand that healthcare services within a Tribal Government are critical to caring for and ensuring preventative and other healthcare and wellness for Tribal members.
S&A understands the complex and everchanging environment of the healthcare industry, including IHS requirements and third-party insurance billing. Efficiency and compliance with regulations and standards of the industry are crucial in a Tribal Healthcare facility’s ability to continue operations and expand facilities and services within the Tribal Government. S&A’s experience can offer additional insight and guidance that may assist in improvements and efficiencies in operations within the Tribal healthcare facility.
Schools/Colleges
Tribal colleges represent one of the most important and positive elements in Tribal Government. The long-term success of both the individual Tribal membership as well as the overall Tribal Government will be determined by each Tribe’s ability to continue to improve the educational attainment of its membership.
We understand that student enrollment is an essential element for the Tribal Colleges to function, as well as to continue to receive its funding. Offering as many programs and opportunities as possible for students is imperative for the future of these organizations. Our experience with our clients has provided us with the knowledge to assist you in making your accounting and financial operations as effective and efficient as possible. By providing assistance with student accounts receivable records, grant and contract management, accreditation and program reviews, training of employees and program managers, strengthening internal control procedures, preparing for annual audits, we have been instrumental in strengthening the operations of our Tribal College clients. We will partner with your management and staff to assist your Tribal College in reaching its full potential.
Did You Know?
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