New Orleans (LA)

AASHTO & FAR Audits

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FAR Audits – New Orleans (LA)

For many New Orleans and Louisiana 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 New Orleans and Louisiana. 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 New Orleans FAR Audit Professionals

Brady Ware provides AASHTO and FAR audit services to organizations in New Orleans and Louisiana 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 New Orleans Business Community

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The New Orleans business community is shaped by a diverse mix of tourism and hospitality, maritime commerce, energy services, healthcare, and a growing technology sector, all influenced by the city’s strategic location along the Mississippi River and its historic role as an international port. The Port of New Orleans and surrounding logistics infrastructure support shipping, warehousing, and global trade, while the region’s long-standing ties to the oil and gas industry continue to drive engineering, environmental consulting, and industrial services. Healthcare systems, universities, and research institutions contribute to workforce development and innovation, helping expand opportunities in biosciences, digital media, and startup ventures. Small businesses, restaurants, and cultural enterprises remain central to the local economy, supported by tourism tied to conventions, festivals, and the city’s globally recognized music and culinary scenes. In recent years, economic development efforts have focused on resilience, technology investment, and entrepreneurship, positioning New Orleans as a business environment that blends traditional Gulf Coast industries with emerging innovation and creative-sector growth.