Phoenix (AZ)

AASHTO & FAR Audits

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FAR Audits – Phoenix (AZ)

For many Phoenix and Arizona 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 Phoenix and Arizona. 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 Phoenix FAR Audit Professionals

Brady Ware provides AASHTO and FAR audit services to organizations in Phoenix and Arizona 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 Phoenix Business Community

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The Phoenix business community is one of the fastest-growing economic ecosystems in the United States, driven by a combination of population growth, pro-business tax policies, and a diversified industry base that spans technology, healthcare, construction, advanced manufacturing, and financial services. Major corporate relocations and expansions have helped shape a dynamic environment where startups and mid-market firms operate alongside global employers, particularly in sectors such as semiconductors, aerospace, logistics, and real estate development. The region’s access to interstate transportation corridors, proximity to California markets, and expanding international trade ties with Mexico have positioned Phoenix as a strategic hub for distribution and supply chain operations, while its lower cost of living compared to coastal cities continues to attract entrepreneurs and remote-friendly companies.

Healthcare systems, research institutions, and bioscience organizations play a significant role in the local economy, supported by innovation corridors in areas like Tempe, Scottsdale, and the Downtown Phoenix biomedical campus. The construction and professional services industries have grown rapidly in response to commercial development, housing demand, and infrastructure investment, creating strong opportunities for accounting, legal, engineering, and managed IT providers. Phoenix’s business culture is also heavily influenced by its strong small-business community, with chambers of commerce, economic development partnerships, and industry associations actively supporting workforce development and regional expansion.