Government

We’re inspired to help you transform the public sector.

Helping you maximize resources and technology while assuring superior service for your constituents.

Balancing your budget with the needs and expectations of those you serve is an ongoing challenge for any government entity. Working with experienced industry professionals who understand your situation can foster the collaborative environment you need to do more with your resources.

We are recognized leaders nationally and locally in organizations such as the GFOA, AGA, and AICPA. Our experience in governmental accounting standards means that no matter what issues you face, we can help you find solutions that make sense.

Government Building
Our Segments in Government

Our Team is a Proven Leader in the Industry

Eide Bailly understands your government because we've served as preparers, auditors, and nationally recognized thought leaders for decades.

  • 70+
    years of experience
  • 1.2k+
    industry clients
  • 300+
    dedicated professionals
  • $28.8b
    three-year average in single audits
Professional investor and financial meeting
Transform Your Government Entity
Challenges in the government sector are diverse and unique. Balancing day-to-day operations with the necessary time it takes to develop big-picture initiatives and strategies can be difficult. There are days where you might wonder how you will get it all done. Our professionals guide and assist government entities with the following:
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
What sets Eide Bailly apart is the broad scope of their services. They aren't just an auditing firm; they provide a wealth of information and resources. Despite being a large firm, they maintain a local presence and mentality, offering personalized support just down the street.
Dustin Scott
City AdministratorCity of West Fargo

Improve processes and increase productivity in your government agency.

Our professionals work to understand your unique government agency and its goals so that we can effectively transform your organization.

Government Leadership

Brian Stavenger

Brian R. StavengerCPA

Partner

Brian joined the firm in 2001 and has devoted much of his career with Eide Bailly to serving the accounting needs of public sector clients, including local governmental entities, public schools, charter schools, as well as colleges, universities, and utility cooperatives. To support Eide Bailly's commitment to staff development, Brian offers continuing education opportunities by serving as an instructor for firmwide governmental trainings. Brian is a regular speaker on topics impacting local governments including how to prepare for a government audit and how to read the financial statements as a governing body member.