Effectively Serving Your Communities

Prioritizing student learning, navigating operational changes, managing federal and state relief funds – these are just a few of the challenges school districts are experiencing during the pandemic. As public education adapts and evolves in this new environment, external oversight and effective financial management are more important than ever for long-term success.

Rehmann can help you achieve your goals and obtain the best outcomes for the communities you serve. Our team provides the following services to more than 60 school districts:

Audit & Assurance

• Financial statement audits
• Single audits
• Bond audits
• Comprehensive Annual Financial Report preparation assistance

Accounting & Advisory Services

• Bond allowable expense consultation
• Bond pre-qualified issues
• Budget preparation & review
• CFO outsourcing
• Capital Needs Evaluation
• Cash-flow analysis
• Department competency evaluations
• FID preparation & submission assistance
• Forensic accounting
• Financing options consultation
• Grants management, compliance & optimization
• Policy & procedure reviews
• Pupil accounting
• Software conversion
• State reporting (SE-4096, SE-4094, etc.)

Technology Solutions

• Business continuity
• Complete product and data storage solutions
• Cybersecurity & technology risk management
• Data security audits
• Digital forensics and surveillance
• Expertise in E-rate and navigating its requirements
• Hardware & software evaluations
• IT audits and penetration testing
• Managed backup
• Managed cloud and network solutions
• Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP)
• Managed Services Provider (MSP)
• Professional IT services and consulting

Additional Services

• Building security evaluations
• Customized training
• Embezzlement detection and investigations
• Employee background checks
• HR solutions
• Retirement plan evaluation & implementation
• Workers compensation fraud investigations

Memberships & Affiliations

Our professionals that work on school district engagements are extensively involved with industry organizations and initiatives, such as:

• Michigan Association of School Administrators (MASA)
• Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB)
• Michigan School Business Officials (MSBO)
• MiDEAL Cybersecurity Assessment Services Pre-Qualified Vendor
• MiDEAL Financial Accounting & Auditing Services Pre-Qualified Vendor

Available Resources

Stay up-to-date on important information by accessing our library of public sector resources here.