Category Archives: Government

At LSL CPAs we are experts in California governmental accounting. We have three offices statewide to serve you including Brea, Sacramento and Santa Ana, California.

457 Plan
Regularly Review Your Retirement Plan Provider & Fiduciary Responsibilities for Your 457 Plan

Most organization have had their 457 plans set up for decades and many organizations don’t...

14
Nov
Month-End Close Processes
Month-End Close Processes: Ways to Save You Time and Effort Next Year-End Close

Another year has come and gone, and many local government finance departments have just completed,...

09
Nov
Common Mistakes in Preparing Your SEFA, How to Avoid Them, Why It’s So Important

As you know, the GFOA, Government Finance Officers Association, reminds us that the Single Audit...

12
Oct
People management local government
People Management in Local Government Finance Departments

While it’s something that has always been important, managing people and the tools and ways...

21
Sep
Opioid Settlement: Accounting for Settlement Funds
Accounting for Opioid Settlement Funds in Local Governments

With the settlements with various pharmaceutical companies and distributors being finalized recently, there’s been a...

12
Sep
Budgeting Local Governments
Have a Strong Start to Your Fiscal Year by Implementing Operating Budget Monitoring Practices in Local Governments

Happy New Year to local governments that kicked-off a new fiscal year starting July 1!...

02
Aug
GASB Statement No. 101
Get ready for GASB Statement No. 101 – Compensated Absences

A new GASB pronouncement is on the horizon. The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued...

26
Jul
How to Best Prepare for Your Single Audit in Local Governments

INTRODUCTION In this post, we will outline steps that might help you experience a stress-free...

13
Jul
Preventing Fraud
Preventing Fraud Requires Strong Leadership

“They” are lurking out there, just waiting for an opportunity to make money at your...

29
Jun
Prepare Staff Remote Audit
How to Prepare Staff for Your Upcoming Remote Audit in Local Governments

One of the silver linings after the pandemic is that many businesses have permanently adopted...

01
Jun
Did you receive any funding from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) as part of their water and wastewater arrearage program?

If so, you may want to go back and review your schedule of expenditures of...

12
May
RPA Process Automation What to Automate
Automating Segments of Your Local Government Organization to Save Time and Money | PART TWO: Deciding What to Automate

In Part One of the “Automating Segments of Your Organization to Save Time and Money”...

13
Apr
Automating Segments of Your Business
Automating Segments of Your Local Government Organization to Save Time and Money | PART ONE: Where Do You Start?

Today’s world has changed for local government organizations. Many departments are understaffed (and have been...

12
Apr
Effective Grant Management for Local Governments
Effective Grant Management for Local Governments

Because local governments rely on grants for funding projects not covered by tax revenue, knowing...

16
Mar
Maintaining Internal Control Processes and Procedures During Turnover in Local Government Agencies

High Turnover in Your Local Government’s Financial Department? These days, many local governments financial departments’...

08
Feb