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Established in 1989, A.L.G.A.'s growing membership represents a diverse range of audit organizations-from one-person shops to offices with more than 75 professionals. Though A.L.G.A.'s membership is comprised mostly of appointed or elected city, county and district auditors, associate membership is available for state, federal and other audit professionals.

A.L.G.A. is recognized as a dynamic industry leader, with officers and staff working to assist members in excelling at local financial and performance audit efforts.

Local government auditors from across the country face many of the same issues and challenges. A.L.G.A. provides an avenue for these professionals to meet, communicate and collaborate on important issues and uphold standards of best industry practices.

Members receive a subscription to the Local Government Auditing Quarterly, which explores important government auditing issues and provides articles that share audit findings and methodologies for public safety, social services, revenues and other types of audits. An annual member directory offers quick and easy access to other audit organizations, and A.L.G.A.'s listserv and Web site distribute up-to-date, timely information. Members also have access to publications and brochures that promote local government auditing.

Each spring A.L.G.A.'s annual conference brings members together for valuable training opportunities, continued education sessions, and peer-to-peer networking experiences. Small group discussions on issues specific to local government auditing are combined with presentations from nationally recognized speakers. Conferences are held in a different part of the country each year to increase access for all members. Attendees have consistently rated the A.L.G.A. annual conference as one of the most valuable and cost effective learning experiences they receive each year. Discounted registration is available for current A.L.G.A. members.

In order to comply with Government Auditing Standards, audit organizations are required to have a peer review at least every three years. A.L.G.A.'s Peer Review Committee helps members gain compliance by providing its Quality Control Review Guide, conducting peer reviews and coordinating peer reviews at much lower costs than contracted reviews.

The work of N.A.L.G.A. members and committees has a significant impact on professional issues affecting the local government auditing environment. N.A.L.G.A. contributes to the local government perspective on proposed revisions to Government Auditing Standards and provides industry representation on emerging issues.

For more information about N.A.L.G.A. visit its Web site.

About | ALGA