Madison (WI)

AASHTO & FAR Audits

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FAR Audits – Madison (WI)

For many Madison and Wisconsin 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 Madison and Wisconsin. 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 Madison FAR Audit Professionals

Brady Ware provides AASHTO and FAR audit services to organizations in Madison and Wisconsin 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.

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About the Madison Business Community

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State of WisconsinThe Madison business community is widely recognized for its strong blend of technology innovation, healthcare research, education, and public sector stability, anchored by the presence of the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the state government. This combination creates a highly educated workforce and a steady pipeline of research commercialization, particularly in biotechnology, software development, data analytics, and clean energy. Madison has developed a reputation as a Midwestern startup hub, with venture-backed companies emerging from university partnerships and local incubators, while established employers in healthcare systems, insurance, and advanced manufacturing provide economic balance.

Healthcare and life sciences play a significant role in shaping the region’s economy, supported by major medical research institutions and a growing cluster of biotech firms that attract national investment. The technology sector continues to expand as software companies, health tech innovators, and cybersecurity providers leverage the area’s talent base and collaborative culture. Professional services such as accounting, legal advisory, and consulting firms thrive alongside this growth, serving both emerging startups and long-standing family-owned businesses throughout Dane County. Madison’s business environment is also influenced by its quality of life, sustainability initiatives, and entrepreneurial ecosystem, which together encourage talent retention and steady economic development.