AASHTO & FAR Audits
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FAR Audits – Des Moines (IA)
For many Des Moines and Iowa architecture and engineering firms, government and state Department of Transportation (DOT) contracts are an essential source of revenue. Since these contracts require compliance with government regulations when bidding on and performing services, a Federal Acquisition (FAR) audit is required. The audits are essential for validating the contractor’s indirect costs are properly calculated, classified, and allocated. This helps contractors to maintain eligibility for contracts, avoid non-compliance penalties, and recover costs. Whether this is your first audit or part of ongoing compliance, it is important to work with a qualified provider.
FAR Audit Experience
Brady Ware provides AASHTO and FAR audit services to companies in Des Moines and Iowa. We work closely with those subjected to AASHTO and FAR Part 31 regulations to ensure compliance with established regulations. Our team members are familiar with the nuances involved in both standards and undergo ongoing training to stay current with changing trends. This results in a comprehensive and value-added audit experience.
AASHTO/FAR Audit Services
- State DOT Acceptance: Our audits are performed to the rigorous standards of Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and follow the specific guidance of the AASHTO Uniform Audit & Accounting Guide. This ensures your rate is recognized and accepted by all State Departments of Transportation.
- FAR Part 31 Compliance: We provide a comprehensive review and audit of your Schedule of Indirect Costs based on the cost principles in Part 31 of the FAR. You receive the necessary Opinion Letter and certified report required to confidently submit your rate for billing.
- Strategic Cost Segregation: We perform an in-depth analysis of your direct, indirect, and unallowable costs. We find opportunities to maximize your allowable costs (like fringe benefits and facility costs) to achieve a higher, yet fully justifiable, reimbursement rate.
- Unallowable Cost Protection: Proactive identification and segregation of all unallowable expenses (e.g., entertainment, political contributions, federal taxes) to prevent audit findings. Management bears the sole responsibility for this crucial step.
Contact our Des Moines FAR Audit Professionals
Brady Ware provides AASHTO and FAR audit services to organizations in Des Moines and Iowa from our Ohio offices. If you are interested in learning how Brady Ware can help your organization maintain compliance, complete the form below. A team member will follow up with you shortly.
About the Des Moines Business Community
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The Des Moines business community is defined by a strong concentration of financial services, insurance, and professional services, supported by a stable Midwest economy and a growing innovation culture. Downtown Des Moines serves as the region’s commercial hub, with major office towers and corporate campuses clustered around Locust Street and the western downtown corridor. Longstanding institutions such as Principal Financial Group and Nationwide have helped establish the city as one of the nation’s leading insurance and financial services centers, creating sustained demand for accounting, audit, tax, actuarial, IT, and advisory services.
The presence of Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, along with a broad network of healthcare providers and regional health systems, adds depth to the local economy and supports a growing healthcare and health administration ecosystem. These organizations rely heavily on compliance, cybersecurity, managed IT, and financial consulting, reinforcing Des Moines’ reputation as a professional-services-driven market. Higher education institutions, including Drake University and Grand View University, contribute business, legal, and technology talent that feeds directly into local employers.