SERVICES
Merina+Co has a proven track record of helping governments develop, evaluate, and improve organizational strategy, operations, and performance. From evaluating and improving support services to conducting large-scale evaluations of state-wide operations, we employ an approach that is uniquely suited to helping governments move the needle for their operations and communities.
Organizational Performance
We partner with organizations to objectively evaluate and improve all areas of organizational performance. From leadership and strategy to organizational structure, resource allocation, communication and collaboration. Our approach centers on our ability to listen and understand the specific challenges and opportunities facing your organization in order to develop a plan to address them.
Operations and Process Improvement
Our team brings expertise in governmental operations and process improvement to help organization's enhance the way work gets done and services are delivered. We develop a complete understanding of the existing operational environment and the specific responsibilities and requirements of those individuals working within it to identify opportunities to make your operations more efficient.
Risk Assessment
We work with your organization to identify and evaluate risks across your operations and develop strategies for mitigating them and strengthening business continuity and organizational resilience.
Internal Controls
We evaluate your company's operations to determine if the appropriate controls are in place to ensure proper handling of resources and to help protect the organization from inappropriate activities. We assess your internal control systems to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of your operating procedures and identify opportunities to strengthen controls as appropriate.
Performance Audits
Our team provides performance audits in accordance with Government Auditing Standards (the “Yellow Book”) to systematically assess whether organizations or programs are meeting established goals and objectives; operating efficiently and effectively; and/or following relevant laws, rules, and requirements.
Financial Statement Services
MCO supports the drafting of governmental financial statements including drafting, account analysis, and work paper preparation. We have more than 30 years of experience in preparing financial statements for local governments and supporting the independent audit process.
Cost Allocation
Leveraging our experience in governmental finance and accounting, we can help you tailor a cost allocation methodology to your organization's specific wants, needs, and operations in order to provide a transparent and objective methodology for allocating service costs to operating programs.
Finance and Accounting Support
Merina+Co has, and continues to provide, high quality support and expertise to organizations in transition or in need of specific guidance and advice. Our professionals complement internal staff in support of day-to-day operations, audit and budget support, staff oversight and coaching, recruiting, and project-based support.
Transient Lodging Tax Monitoring
Consistent, efficient, and effective monitoring of transient lodging tax (TLT) compliance provides a variety of benefits through education and outreach with providers, increased communications, and collection of all amounts due and owed to your entity. Our approach to TLT monitoring allows local governments to interface with lodging providers, provides proactive outreach and education regarding TLT requirements, and supports compliance with local code/ordinances.
Solid Waste & Recycling Rate Review
We assist local governments in assessing and analyzing solid waste and recycling rates to provide confidence and transparency in the rate review process. We can review solid waste hauler detailed cost reports, perform cost-of-service studies, assess rate increase impacts, and develop an approach to future rate reviews to give local governments the tools and information necessary to productively interface with haulers during rate negotiations.