Government

TKW is a leader in providing government organizations with audit, financial management, and business solutions. We work to assist clients in preparing financial statements and structuring the financial reporting processes, while staying current in the rapidly changing environment. Our knowledgeable team can help you improve your internal controls and operating efficiency.  

As auditors and consultants to a large number of governmental entities, we understand the current economics, operations, and trends. Our extensive experience—including team members with prior experience as government finance officers—gives our team members a thorough comprehension of the challenges and rewards you face. Our innovative, practical solutions meet all financial and compliance reporting requirements.

Our professionals are active at local, regional and national levels with organizations such as the American Institute of CPA’s, the Oregon Society of CPA’s, the Oregon Municipal Finance Officers Association, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada, and the Oregon Association of School Business Officials.  

We understand your stakeholders, and are able to present and highlight your information in graphical formats with detailed narratives to increase understanding and more meaningful communications. We are available year around to address your challenges and broker solutions to your issues.



TKW has held membership in the Governmental Audit Quality Center sponsored by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants since its inception in 2003.   The Center was developed to provide support and a community for member firms that are committed to best practices and quality governmental audits.  It provides a forum to gain access to:

  • The latest developments in accounting, auditing and the various rules and regulations that affect government reporting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
  • Periodic updates on current issues through news alerts and webcasts
  • An online forum for member interaction and information sharing

Our membership allows us to share information from the Center with our clients as it becomes available to keep your team current and up to date as well.  Our resources become your resources.


2009 Peer Review Report

TKW is a participant in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants quality (peer) review program since its inception.  Our latest letter, issued July 10, 2009,  resulted in the issuance of an unqualified opinion with no letter of comments.  Included in the review were several government audit engagements in accordance with peer review requirements, representative of our government practice. 



Journal of Accountancy Article: The Recovery Act: An Auditee's Perspective - Fund Recipients Must Heed Single Audit Act Requirements - Troy Y. Manning, CPA

In response to the severe economic crisis, the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) became law in February 2009. The primary goal of this act was to create and save jobs and stimulate long-term economic growth. Only $275 billion of the Recovery Act funds allocated for contracts, grants and loans are subject to the requirements of the federal Single Audit Act...


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