Audit Services

Urlaub & Co., PLLC extends its expertise to a diverse array of entities, conducting thorough audits for municipalities, non-profit corporations, public and tribal housing agencies, as well as water and conservation districts. Our auditing services encompass Financial Statement Audits, Single Audits, Agreed-Upon Procedures Attestation, and Financial Reviews.

REAC Submission: Proficient in submitting audited statements to REAC, ensuring regulatory compliance.
Peer Review Success: Recently passed the Peer Review with a rating of PASS, showcasing our commitment to quality.
HUD Regulations: Experts in HUD rules, our audits provide crucial insights for housing agencies.
Diverse Experience: With a diverse clientele, we've audited entities of all sizes across multiple states.
Training and Consulting: Beyond audits, we offer training and consulting services nationally.
Contributions to HUD Handbook: Ronald Urlaub contributed to HUD's Financial Management Handbook.
Technical Assistance: Actively engaged in HUD contracts, providing technical assistance and reviews for PHAs.

Urlaub Housing Software

Urlaub Housing Software, established in 1995, provides internet-based management software services to public housing agencies through UHS. The platform ensures data security, allows remote access, and integrates an electronic help desk and Knowledge-base.

Public Housing Module: Tracks HUD 50058 information, generates transmittal files, and handles rent calculations.
Manages inspections, accounts, late fees, and security deposits.
Work Orders Module: Integrated with Public Housing, tracks vacancies, and maintains work order logs.
Accounts Payable Module: Tracks vendors, prints checks, and allows adjustments.
Section 8 Module: Manages tenant information, inspections, landlords, payments, and form letters.
Waiting List Module: Tracks waiting lists, calculates ranks, and generates form letters.
Services: Initial Setup & Data Transfer: Includes training and data transfer.
Ongoing Software Support: Provides updates for HUD compliance.
Help Desk & Knowledge-base: Offers electronic support and guidance on HUD rules and software use.

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Consulting Services

Our comprehensive consulting approach is backed by Urlaub & Co., PLLC's extensive experience, including 32 years of auditing governmental entities and nonprofit organizations, knowledge of HUD rules and regulations, and active involvement in various professional organizations. The firm aims to provide quality, personalized services to meet the unique needs of each client.

Internal Control Design: Designing agencies' internal control procedures for optimal financial governance.
Cost Allocation Expertise: Assisting in the development and implementation of cost allocation methods.
Asset Management Transition: Guiding clients through the transition to the asset management model.
Planning Support: Assisting in the preparation of annual and five-year plans for agencies.
Training and Speaking Engagements: Providing training and speaking engagements at state, regional, and national levels for groups like NAHRO, AICPA, and AHACPA.
Federal Contract Contribution: Subcontractor role in developing changes in Financial Management for Public Housing Agencies.
HUD Training Programs: Conducting training programs nationwide for HUD, covering asset management, HCV financial training, Financial Data Schedule Preparation, and Strategic Financial Planning.

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FDS Tools

Urlaub & Co., PLLC pioneers advanced Financial Data Schedule (FDS) tools, meticulously designed for governmental and nonprofit entities. Our cutting-edge tools serve as the backbone of our comprehensive accounting and consulting services, providing a seamless integration of key financial processes.

Monthly Financial Statements: Streamline the preparation of monthly financial statements, encompassing balance sheets, income statements, and grant reports.
General Ledger Maintenance: With meticulous care, we ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records through precise general ledger maintenance.
Grant Accounting: Specialized tools handle the intricacies of grant accounting, including identification, calculation, and review of depreciation charges.
Fixed Assets Management: Efficiently manage fixed assets, from identification of additions to disposals, optimizing asset tracking methods.
Year-End Services: Our tools facilitate the processing and submission of the financial data schedule to REAC, ensuring compliance with Uniform Financial Reporting Standards (UFRS) regulations.
Workshops and Training: Engage in annual workshops that empower clients with insights into changing HUD regulations, recent GAAP changes, and enhance their ability to interpret financial statements.
Dedicated Website: Access a dedicated website offering historical articles, informative Excel spreadsheets, and various HUD documents, providing valuable resources for fee accounting clients.

Training

Urlaub & Co., PLLC, offers comprehensive training services to housing agencies at state, regional, and national levels. Specialized training areas include topics such as financial data schedules, asset management, and legislative audit procedures.

The firm encourages clients to seek advice on various matters without any additional charges. With extensive experience and knowledge, Urlaub & Co., is well-equipped to deliver high-quality training services to housing authorities.