Cherry Bekaert: Government & Public Sector

Grant recipients, and hopeful recipients, are often overwhelmed by the management aspect of their funds. On this episode, Cherry Bekaert experts provide insight on key considerations for a comprehensive grant budget.  Kimberly Konczack, an Advisory Manager at Cherry Bekaert, hosted Shuo Zhang, Manager, and Kat Kizior, Senior Associate, to discuss their experience with grants management at state an...

The National Academy of Public Administration’s Agile Government Center Coordinator, G. Edward DeSeve , joined Cherry Bekaert’s Advisory Leader, Srikant Sastry , in a conversation with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Deputy Chief Veterans Experience Officer Barbara Morton . With trust in government at an all-time low, Ed and Srikant explored what was driving VA’s improved Veteran satisfaction...

Library systems are constantly evolving. As digital technologies continue to expand, local governments and their libraries have increased access to quality data, providing opportunity for focused improvement with data-driven decisions. Becky Buczek , a Client Success Manager at Cherry Bekaert, hosted Courtney Brohawn, Project Coordinator at Frederick County Public Libraries (FCPL) , to discuss FCP...

With billions of dollars in available federal funding, state and local governments can significantly improve the quality of public broadband connectivity services, especially for unserved and underserved populations. As they work to close the digital divide and utilize these funds, governments also face a great need for program integrity and audit readiness solutions that ensure projects facilitat...

GASB Statement No. 96, Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements (SBITA), is in effect for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2022. This podcast episode will focus on GASB 96 implementation and its implications in airports. Scott Anderson , a Director on Cherry Bekaert’s Government & Public Sector (GPS) team who has recently returned from his GASB fellowship, and Jim Holman , D...

With SFFAS 54, Leases, effective for fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2023, federal agencies should consider their implementation process. Once agencies have identified key stakeholders, and completed lease populations and systems, Cherry Bekaert’s fourth suggested step in the process is to create the entries and disclosures necessary to account for leases. Danny Martinez , Government...

With SFFAS 54, Leases, effective for fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2023, federal agencies should be considering their implementation process. Once agencies have identified key stakeholders and their complete lease populations, Cherry Bekaert’s third suggested step in the process is to develop policies and procedures and identify systems. Danny Martinez , Government & Public Sec...

With SFFAS 54, Leases, effective for fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2023, federal agencies should start to identify their leasing populations and consider how their leasing transactions must be accounted for on the balance sheet. Danny Martinez , Government & Public Sector Accounting Advisory Lead, sat down with Richard Hart , Senior Audit Manager, to discuss this second of four...

GASB Statement No. 96, Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements (SBITA), is in effect for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2022. This episode will focus on GASB 96, its implementation and next steps for governments to take. Scott Anderson , a Director on Cherry Bekaert’s Government & Public Sector (GPS) team who has recently returned from his GASB fellowship, sat down with D...

SFFAS 54, Leases, is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after October 1, 2023. Federal agencies should start considering how their leasing transactions must be accounted for on the balance sheet as we move forward. Danny Martinez , Government & Public Sector Accounting Advisory Lead, sat down with Ward Melhuish , Federal Government Sector Advisory Leader, to discuss the first of four s...

Library systems are constantly evolving. As digital technologies continue to expand, local governments and their libraries have increased access to quality data, providing opportunity for focused improvement with data-driven decisions. Paul Folkers , a Senior Manager on Cherry Bekaert’s Government & Public Sector (GPS) team, and Velencia Posso , an Associate in our Digital Advisory practice, h...

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement no. 87, Leases [MD1] , aims “to better meet the information needs of financial statement users by improving accounting and financial reporting for leases by governments.”  Scott Anderson , a Director on Cherry Bekaert’s Government & Public Sector (GPS) team, who has recently returned from his GASB fellowship, sat down with  Lauren St...

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) develops and issues accounting standards for state and local governments. Scott Anderson , a Director on Cherry Bekaert’s Government & Public Sector team who has recently returned from his fellowship with GASB, sat down with Danny Martinez , Cherry Bekaert’s Government & Public Sector Accounting Advisory Lead to discuss GASB hot topics, in...

New TSA security directives are focusing attention on the cybersecurity preparedness of airport and airline operators. This podcast explains how to build, improve and maintain a cybersecurity plan that fits the needs and budget of your aviation organization. Greg Miller , Cherry Bekaert’s Government Services Transportation Team leader, is joined by Dan Sembler , a Director with the Firm’s Informat...

GASB 87 procurements impact airports as both lessees and lessors. This podcast examines the specific parts of GASB 87 that airports need to address. Cherry Bekaert’s Greg Miller , leader of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Services Transportation Team, sits down with Alex Wiley , Senior Manager with the Firm’s Risk and Accounting Advisory Services, to discuss the GASB 87 lease requirements. Topics cove...

As airports seek to diversify revenue streams away from passenger traffic, many are facing roadblocks due to insufficient processes and outdated systems. This podcast explores ways that airports can optimize existing processes and improve financial performance by upgrading their technology platforms through digital transformation . Greg Miller , Leader of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Services’ Tran...

This podcast examines the impact on airports of pronouncements created by the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Cherry Bekaert is honored to have one of the Firm’s Directors, Scott Anderson , currently serving as one of two Practice Fellows with GASB. This discussion features Scott’s review of key GASB accounting standards that can help improve financial reporting for airports. Greg Mi...