July marks the halfway point of the year and is generally an ideal time for manufacturers to assess their tax situation and plan appropriate strategies for reducing their 2024 tax liability. Bearing in mind that every company’s situation is unique,…

The financial management of local governmental organizations has never been more challenging or critical than it is today. The growing complexity of governmental reporting and compliance issues, the heightened demand for accountability as stewards of public resources, and the constant pressure to provide exceptional public services while maintaining budgetary integrity, have significantly increased the demands on local government organization business officials and governance. LB Carlson provides effective assurance, compliance, and advisory services to help our governmental clients meet these challenges and maintain the trust of their constituents and stakeholders.
An experienced and expert resource
It’s important for local governments to partner with a firm that offers expert audit, accounting, and advisory services dedicated to this complex field. Our governmental services team’s leadership and experience serving the highly specialized needs of the local governmental sector in Minnesota is unsurpassed.
This experience brings a thorough understanding of this unique environment, ensuring our clients receive expert solutions that consider the latest developments in governmental accounting, compliance, and legislation. The leadership and staff of our governmental services team have the specialized knowledge and experience necessary to deliver high-quality services in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Governmental organizations we partner with
LB Carlson’s governmental services team currently provides services to approximately 100 local governmental organizations, including:
How we can help you!
In addition to traditional attestation, compliance, and accounting services, LB Carlson offers a wide range of customized advisory services specifically tailored to meet the needs of our governmental clients. Our governmental services team’s depth of specialized knowledge and thorough understanding of this constantly evolving environment enables us to provide responsive and forward-thinking support to our governmental clients throughout the year.
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