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FAR Audits – Detroit (MI)
For many Detroit and Michigan 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 Detroit and Michigan. 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 Detroit FAR Audit Professionals
Brady Ware provides AASHTO and FAR audit services to organizations in Detroit and Michigan 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 Detroit Business Community
The Detroit business community is defined by its deep manufacturing roots, global automotive influence, and a growing focus on innovation and redevelopment across well-known local districts. Downtown Detroit remains a central hub for corporate headquarters, financial institutions, and professional services firms, anchored by major employers and developments around Campus Martius, the Renaissance Center, and the Detroit Riverfront. These areas have become focal points for office activity, technology investment, and mixed-use redevelopment, reinforcing downtown’s role in the regional economy.
Automotive and advanced manufacturing continue to be the backbone of Detroit’s business landscape, with global automakers, Tier 1 suppliers, and engineering firms operating throughout the city and surrounding communities such as Dearborn, Troy, Auburn Hills, and Warren. The presence of major automotive research and testing facilities, along with advanced manufacturing operations, supports innovation in electric vehicles, mobility technology, and connected systems. Industrial corridors and logistics hubs benefit from proximity to the Ambassador Bridge, the Detroit–Windsor Tunnel, and key interstate highways, supporting cross-border trade and supply chain activity.