State & Local Government
Baker Tilly guides governments, utilities and school districts to pursue growth goals, meet financial obligations and build stronger communities.
State & Local Government
Emma Adlam
Director
David Erdman
Managing Director
Jennifer Fredericks
Director
Belvia B. Gray
Principal
Tom L. Kaleko
Principal
Khala Stanfield
Director
Michael J. Windham
Director
As of June 3, 2025, Baker Tilly and Moss Adams have merged. Combined statistics are based on data currently available. Actual counts may vary slightly and will be finalized during the integration process.
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Alternative funding and development
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Your community's success is at the center of everything we do.
Local and state governments, utilities, K-12 school districts, and other special districts rely on our team of public sector auditors and accountants, public finance specialists, tax professionals, management consultants and risk advisors.
Confront your community's most pressing challenges by showcasing financial transparency, innovative service delivery and dedication to operational efficiency, and fostering greater engagement from your constituents and workforce.
Building a strong foundation is critical for the stability and success of an organization. By focusing on core areas, you can create a solid base that supports your mission and enhances the ability to effectively serve your community.
Our solutions
Audit
- Foster integrity and community trust through transparency, accountability and efficient use of public funds.
Accounting
- Enhance operational efficiency, ensure compliance and plan strategically for future needs with comprehensive accounting support services designed to support your finance office.
Financial sustainability
- Achieve financial sustainability to maintain effective operations and long-term viability through budgeting and financial modeling.
Debt issuance and management
- Finance important community projects and maintain fiscal health through debt issuance and management services. Our comprehensive approach includes bond and note issuance, bond rating and project feasibility services.
Investment services
- As investing becomes increasingly complex, making informed decisions is more important than ever. Manage short-term investments to generate stable returns and preserve capital.
In a rapidly changing environment, strategic focus is essential for sustained success. Prioritizing workforce and talent management, along with leveraging technology, can enhance organizational effectiveness.
Our solutions
Organizational effectiveness
- Build and maintain organizational excellence and resiliency through business process improvement, operational/efficiency studies, organizational structure design, staffing studies and institutional knowledge transfer and documentation.
Strategy and governance
- Protect what makes your community attractive to residents and businesses today, while preparing for a successful future, through a comprehensive, engaging and measurable strategic plan. Build public trust and enhance organizational effectiveness through council/board governance training, council/board goal setting, and facilitated performance evaluation of executives.
Managing your workforce
- Build an engaged team through competitive compensation structures, workforce and succession planning, executive coaching, career ladder development and employee performance management. We also offer payroll and HR outsourcing, staffing studies and interim placement.
Digital solutions
- We guide digital transformation, assist with software system selection and implementation and develop IT strategies to align technology with business goals.
Transforming and developing communities requires a proactive and innovative approach. As public sector leaders, you can drive significant, lasting change.
Our solutions
Economic development
- Address immediate needs while planning for future growth with economic development strategic plans that align with your community’s goals.
Multifamily housing
- By providing guidance from a project's initial concept to completion, our affordable housing consultants help you reduce risks and maximize development opportunities.
Permitting and development
- Streamline development processes, reduce delays and enhance transparency in residential and commercial development reviews.
Public housing authorities
- Our specialists provide comprehensive support from securing project financing through federal, state and local programs to due diligence and financial modeling to negotiation and closing assistance.
Navigate the complexities of risk and compliance, leading your community to a safer and more resilient future.
Our solutions
Internal audit
- Address emerging risks, streamline business processes and strengthen internal controls while maintaining independent governance. Our internal audit services are designed to foster transparency and accountability, ensuring your organization operates with integrity and efficiency.
Construction risk management
- Government agencies depend on our independent financial oversight and strategic guidance to mitigate project risks. We assist from contract negotiation to final pay application, ensuring projects stay within budget and avoid unexpected costs.
Government funding and compliance
- Unlock and optimize federal, state and local tax credits, incentives, grant and alternative funding opportunities while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. Receive end-to-end guidance and capital structuring that minimizes risk and maximizes funding potential.
Resources
Public sector power hour
A monthly webinar session for public sector professionals.
Public sector work-from-home policies: For local governments, the time is now
Discover how local governments can leverage flexible work arrangements to attract and retain talent, gaining a competitive edge in today's evolving work environment.
Five ways to prepare for an audit
An audit does not need to be a complex, frustrating ordeal. You can achieve a smooth, efficient audit that provides major value to your organization by adhering to one principle: preparation.
The importance of cash reserves in municipal financial stability
The importance of cash reserves for municipalities, as they affect financial stability, liquidity and rating agency assessments. Learn why maintaining healthy reserves is essential.
Data-driven cities: A practical guide for public servants
Pursuit of a data-driven city starts with understanding the potential benefits to serving the public interest and advancing public benefits
From vision to action: A guide to effective strategic planning for schools
Strategic planning helps school districts achieve long-term goals by setting objectives, identifying challenges, and developing strategies. It provides vision, allocates resources, engages stakeholders, ensures accountability and adapts to changes.
Biogas IRA tax credit changes for municipal utilities in 2025
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) offers substantial Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) for municipal utilities to capitalize on biogas projects, with a shift from energy property-based incentives to electricity production and net-zero requirements starting Jan. 1, 2025.
Internal audit: understanding co-sourcing and outsourcing models
Practical tips for using a co-sourced or outsourced model to overcome common internal audit challenges
GASB update for public sector organizations
Review the GASB accounting standards and effective dates that may impact your organization and the resources available to help with implementation.
Baker Tilly has been performing the annual audit and preparing financial statements [...] for 12 years. We could not be more pleased with the excellent quality of the work they do and the finished product. The staff at Baker Tilly are professional, personable and truly a pleasure to do business with.Auditor-Treasurer, State and Local Government client
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