State and Local Government
We stand by to support governments through a comprehensive, proactive and tailored approach.
Read More
State & Local Government Consulting
Advisory and consulting support for state and local governments and federally funded program operations
Combine efficiency and compliance with meaningful results
Government leaders at every level accept responsibility for translating legislative intent and funding allocations into real-world outcomes for their constituents. Designing, delivering, and managing government programs to make the best use of every available resource demands practical experience, operational discipline, extensive knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements, and a deep commitment to the public good.
For decades, BDO has worked side-by-side with elected and appointed officials and government agencies to manage federal programs and support local government functions. We’ve helped deliver countless initiatives, from public and affordable housing and social services to disaster recovery, energy resilience, and infrastructure advancement. We combine the strategic perspective of an advisory firm with the technical skills of a digital services provider and the operational rigor of hands-on program implementers.
We have long experience with — and ongoing visibility into — evolving GAAP and GASB standards. We work extensively within the complex regulatory frameworks of federal agencies such as HUD, FEMA, HHS, the Departments of Treasury and Energy, and others, which helps us design, execute, and audit programs to the highest standards.
But we also understand that government work is about more than compliance and objectives — success is measured in lives changed and trust earned. Human empathy is every bit as important as operational excellence. We deliver work that matters.
Learn More About Our Government Services
How BDO Can Help
BDO offers government services to help your organization achieve its goals.
Design Programs
We help governments translate broad policy into executable programs and workflows that satisfy state and federal requirements.
Administer Programs
We manage government programs with best practices and tools tailored for each unique mission, from application portals to performance monitoring.
Manage Compliance
Our accounting and assurance heritage provides a unique advantage in compliance and audit readiness. We embed controls into every government program.
Coordinate Funding
We work closely with state agencies and federal funders to help route financial support appropriately, quickly, and compliantly.
Provide Technology
Our versatile, customizable program management platform is designed to fit the needs of each mission and support the people who use it every day.
State & Local Government Consulting Capabilities
BDO works with federal, state, and local agencies to expedite project planning with the goal of advancing programs quickly while avoiding potentially disruptive missteps. Guided by long experience, we begin with deployment schedules, major milestones, and end goals before proceeding to general budgets, risks, and areas of concern. We identify and engage with key stakeholders to establish and document policies and procedures that will guide the course of the project.
Most government programs have a clearly defined beginning and end, making the schedule one of the most important elements for success. We investigate local issues and regulations, and we work closely with stakeholders to align with their needs, goals, and timelines.
Effective monitoring begins with a thorough, programmatic risk assessment. Our team identifies and evaluates foreseeable risks, assigns performance benchmarks, and determines the frequency and scope of internal program monitoring. We update our risk assessment on a regular basis and provide program performance comparisons against appropriate benchmarks.
We bring established processes, practices, and a detail-driven skill set to every project. Our rigorous compliance, budget adherence, transparency, and structured systems are designed to avoid errors and reduce risk. We develop systems with oversight from certified fraud examiners, certified government financial managers, and certified internal auditors.
We take a disciplined approach to risk management. To assess the potential for fraud, we analyze gaps and potential areas of exposure within your control environment. We customize internal financial controls to meet the needs and mission of your agency and monitor those structures to provide peace of mind about the health of your financial operations. In the event of an audit, we help you understand the process and support you with informed guidance at each step of the audit process.
We provide a variety of audit, advisory, and consulting services for city, county, and state governments. From port authorities, commercial airports, and transit systems to public housing authorities and utilities, we help make operations more efficient, connected, transparent, and accountable.
Government Services Awards and Recognition
BDO Government Services Recognized in Engineering News Record's 2026 Top Rankings.
State & Local Government Consulting Insights
Explore our most recent resources and thought leadership.
- Industry
No insights match the selected filter.
Stay current with our latest state & local government consulting insights.
Contact Us
Talk to a state & local government consulting professional. We will respond in 1-2 business days.
Thank you for contacting BDO. A representative will be in touch shortly.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
Meet Our State & Local Government Consulting Leader
Related Services
Implementation and management for government programs are offered through BDO Government Services, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a separate legal entity affiliated with BDO USA, P.C.
Do work that matters, where you matter.
At BDO, you can do much more than fulfill your career ambitions — here, you can explore your full potential. That’s because we’re committed to helping our employees achieve on both personal and professional levels.