Public Sector

Whether you manage a school system, a municipality, an authority or other state agency, or a not-for-profit, it’s good to know your accounting firm is head of the class.

Professional Oversight - Knowledgeable Insight

WISS professionals are uniquely qualified to serve the public and not-for-profit sectors. Technical knowledge of the complex and ever-changing regulatory environment combined with decades of experience set us apart. Our partners are so well-regarded that regulators, legislators, and other professionals frequently turn to WISS for input on shaping and providing guidance on issues in these unique audit and regulatory environment.

Making the Complex Simple - the WISS Approach

We advise and guide you through the complexity of regulatory and reporting requirements as it impacts you and your organization, explaining it in everyday terms. WISS professionals routinely monitor impending regulatory changes and their potential impact, and use this information in consultation with our clients to provide essential recommendations.

Services for the Public Sector and Not-for-Profits

Accounting and Financial Auditing

WISS professionals stay current with the ever-changing regulatory environment to ensure the financial compliance of your organization as well as lend our expertise and insight to reveal improvement opportunities.

Financial Advisory Services

WISS assists debt-issuing organizations with services such as financing feasibility studies, evaluation of financing alternatives or debt structure.

Internal Control Reviews

WISS can examine and evaluate existing internal controls, making recommendations for improvements or help you establish policies and procedures and review schedules.

Operational and Performance Reviews

WISS can offer an objective evaluation of current operations or performance and help you develop an improvement plan.

Long-Range Strategic Planning

WISS considers your mission, internal and external factors, and all stakeholders to develop a strategic direction, achievable goals and a plan that makes sense.

Corporate Governance

WISS has helped with the development of audit committees, entity-wide risk management and assessments, financial reporting practices, oversight and monitoring by senior management and its Board.  WISS can also enhance the performance or your staff or Board with specialized training in your area of need.

Compliance reports

WISS performs audits or agreed-upon procedures to verify compliance with grant requirements and state laws.

Tax Services for Exempt Organizations

WISS tax services for exempt organizations combine rigorous, proactive planning procedures with in-depth knowledge of tax law, rules and regulations to ensure accurate compliance with federal and state tax compliance and reporting regulations. We have assisted many new organizations through the initial filings with both the IRS and various state tax authorities in successfully obtaining tax exempt status. We also prepare tax returns and guide clients with year-round tax advice.