Over the past 30 years, we have performed dozens of budgeting and accounting analyses for a broad spectrum and state and local government agencies. Our experience encompasses collection and compilation of cost data from 169 separate superior and municipal trial courts throughout the state to develop the first statewide trail court budget, conduct of detailed cost analyses of specific programs and operations for dozens of smaller agencies and programs, and preparation of legislative and Budget Change Proposals (BCPs). These engagements typically involved most (or all) of the following:
Additionally, we have participated in more than a dozen forensic accounting and litigation support engagements, including a major engagement involving large-scale civil and criminal fraud and racketeering under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).
California Air Resources Board, Comprehensive Haagen-Smit Laboratory Assessment
California Air Resources Board, Comprehensive Administrative Services Division Assessment
California Department of Boating and Waterways, Vessel Registration Study
California Department of Child Support Services, Child Support Agency Consolidation Project
California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education
California Department of Consumer Affairs, Contractors State License Board, Enforcement Program
California Department of Education, Office of Food Distribution, Statewide Food Distribution Program
California Department of Motor Vehicles, Driver Safety Program Assessment
California Department of Pesticide Regulation, Licensing and Certification Program Assessment
California Department of Pesticide Regulation, Organizational and Budget Restructuring
California Department of Transportation, Department-Wide Capital Project Outlay Support
California Franchise Tax Board, Operations Branch, Technology and Administrative Services Sections
California State Board of Equalization - Tax Return Processing Assessment and Reengineering
California State Treasurer's Office, Tax Credit Allocation Committee, Compliance Workload Analysis
California Student Aid Commission (Ed Fund), Organizational and Budget Restructuring
Judicial Council of California, Administrative Office of The Courts, Security Service Assessment
City of Vallego, Department of Public Works, Garbage Rate Application Review
County of Glenn, Glenn County Trial Courts, General Ledger Expenditure Audit
County of Los Angeles, General Counsel's Office, Litigation Support Services
County of San Diego, Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, Program Evaluation
Plumas Local Area Formation Commission, Forensic Audit and Program Evaluation
American International Data Services, Accounting System Development
California Copy, Inc., Financial Projections
Congregation of The Sisters of Mercy of Auburn, Financial Management Services
EVEO, Inc., Project Cost and Quality Management Process Assessment
Merry Hill Schools, Financial System Development
Rotarun Ski Area, Strategic and Business Planning Services
SHS Distributors/Durasolar, Inc. vs. Pacific Bell, Litigation Support Services