Government & Municipal

Helping government organizations serve their communities with confidence.

Who We Serve

Accounting Experience for the Public Sector

Government and municipal leaders face increasing expectations from governing boards, regulators, funding agencies, and the communities they serve. Financial reporting must be accurate, compliance requirements continue to evolve, and public resources must be managed with transparency and accountability.

For more than 75 years, DMJPS has helped North Carolina governmental entities navigate these responsibilities with confidence. We serve municipalities, counties, ABC boards, and other public-sector organizations throughout the state, providing assurance, accounting, compliance, and advisory services designed to support sound financial management and informed decision-making.

With North Carolina offices from the mountains to the coast, our teams combine local accessibility with deep public-sector experience, allowing us to deliver practical guidance that reflects the realities government organizations face every day.

Helping Public-Sector Leaders Meet Their Responsibilities

Government organizations operate in an environment of heightened scrutiny and public accountability, where financial decisions are closely examined. Boards and management teams need confidence that financial information is reliable, compliance obligations are met, and internal controls function effectively.

Our professionals understand the challenges that can create additional pressure on public entities, including:

New grant and funding programs

Single Audit requirements and federal compliance obligations

Leadership and staffing transitions

Capital improvement projects and debt financing

Increased oversight from governing boards and regulators

Fraud prevention and internal control concerns

Changing reporting and accounting requirements

We work alongside management and governing bodies to help address these challenges while minimizing disruption to daily operations and maintaining clear communication throughout the engagement.

Our Services for Government Organizations

Public entities often need more than audit services alone. Staffing challenges, evolving accounting requirements, and increasing reporting demands can place additional strain on internal finance teams.

Deep North Carolina Government Experience

DMJPS has conducted governmental audits for decades and currently serves more than 90 governmental units across North Carolina. Our experience includes extensive work with North Carolina ABC Boards, municipalities, counties, and other public entities.

Because we focus on governmental organizations throughout the state, our teams are familiar with the requirements and expectations of North Carolina’s regulatory environment, including Local Government Commission (LGC) considerations, Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book), Single Audits, and Uniform Guidance compliance requirements.

This specialized knowledge helps clients navigate complex reporting and compliance matters while providing governing boards and stakeholders with confidence in the financial information they rely upon.

Our advisory and accounting capabilities include:

Agreed Upon Procedures (AUPs)
Audit
Compliance Consulting
Deferrals
Financial Statement Preparation
Fraud & Forensics
Internal Audit
Performance Audits
Single Audit

Beyond the Annual Audit

DMJPS provides access to professionals who can support accounting operations year-round through our Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) practice. Whether organizations need assistance with financial reporting, month-end processes, accounting support, or strengthening internal procedures, our teams can provide practical solutions tailored to the organization’s needs.

Our tax services include:

Financial reporting
Month-end processes
Accounting support
Strengthening internal procedures

Fraud, Forensics & Internal Controls

Our Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) professionals can assist organizations with fraud risk considerations, internal control assessments, and investigative support when concerns arise.

We work alongside management and governing bodies to help address these challenges while minimizing disruption to daily operations and maintaining clear communication throughout the engagement.

Services Include

Internal control assessments and remediation
Financial statement audits and reviews
Single Audits under Uniform Guidance for federal funding

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A Practical, Relationship-Driven Approach

Government and municipal organizations value advisors who understand their environment, communicate clearly, and remain accessible when issues arise. Our approach centers on responsiveness, continuity, and long-term relationships.

Clients work directly with experienced engagement teams who understand government operations and provide practical insights year-round, not just during audit season. We believe the strongest client relationships are built on consistent communication, dependable service, and a genuine commitment to helping public-sector organizations achieve their objectives.

Member of the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC)

Firm membership in the GAQC supports our commitment to the standards that govern audits of governmental entities and federal award programs.

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Whether your organization needs audit services, Single Audit expertise, accounting support, or guidance navigating complex compliance requirements, DMJPS provides the experience, responsiveness, and local knowledge to help you meet your responsibilities with confidence.

Connect with our Government & Municipal Services team to learn how we can support your organization.