GAQC Alert No. 476

The purpose of this GAQC Alert is to inform you about the release of a report titled, Public Sector CPA Resources: The Current Landscape and Recommendations for the Future(referred to herein as the Public Sector report or the report) issued jointly by the AICPA and the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers and Treasurers (NASACT). We want to thank all who helped us with the data gathering on this important project, including the many GAQC and NASACT members that participated in discussion forums or completed the survey instrument.

The report highlights many opportunities for stakeholders to engage in a range of solutions. Going forward, the GAQC will also be considering how we can help further educate on the issues and solutions identified. The following summarizes the important aspects of the report.