Education
HM&S is committed to helping LEAs in Northern and Central California strengthen operations and make sound decisions.
K-12 school districts
County office of education
Charter schools
Community colleges
Component units
Depth in education
The HM&S team includes seasoned professionals who have built critical depth in the education industry. We work with over 35 LEAs throughout Northern and Central California to build a lasting relationship of trust and confidence that goes beyond being “just the auditors”. We have depth of knowledge in your operations and in the unique factors that drive your success. We’ve worked with teams like yours through decades of dramatic education changes, and we’re ready to help position you for long-term success.
Strengthen your operations
LEAs depend on accurate, timely information for sound operations. We don’t just look back on your LEA’s sources and uses of funds. We are here to help you dive deeper into your processes and financials, plan ahead, and identify tools to strengthen your operations. Our wide reach in the education industry allows us to identify best practices and make tailored recommendations to help your LEA reach its goals and overcome the specific challenges you face.
“The staff has provided us excellent support with questions between budget audit cycles. We appreciate their support in assisting us with processes and procedures to do things correctly the first time.”
Make Sound decisions
In an industry largely supported through government funding, it’s even more crucial that you manage your operations efficiently and with an understanding of complex regulations. Our depth of experience ensures that your LEA remains up-to-date on new pronouncements and other developments affecting education. Our team helps keep you at the forefront of the industry to make sound decisions.
How we deliver results
As experts in traditional CPA services, we provide:
Worry-free financial reporting including financial statement audits, bond financial and performance audits, and Single Audits
Compliance for your peace of mind
Audit tools (such as an electronic portal), early planning, and open communication with your LEA to ensure the ease of audit completion and to minimize the interruption on the LEA’s normal operations
“Each year, the team arrives prepared and with a positive attitude. They are comfortable and knowledgeable when using our accounting system, and create a positive and trusting environment with their prompt responses and accessibility during the audit and throughout the year.”
Beyond traditional results
The HM&S team goes even further, providing proactive solutions. We support your focus on the things that are important to your LEA’s success such as:
Evaluating readiness for electronic attendance systems which eliminates mountains of paper and streamlines your attendance process
Mapping and assessing accounts payable and payroll processes for maximized efficiency and checks and balances
Proactively providing guidance on complex regulations
Evaluating attendance processes and eliminating costly errors in average daily attendance accounting
Guiding LEAs through the management comment appeal process, with the goal of receiving a waiver of penalties
Training accounting personnel to streamline your processes
Leverage the HM&S Team’s experience
Interested in working with our experienced team that is passionate about the education industry? Ready to discover new ways to make your LEA thrive? Contact us for a complimentary consultation.