State Auditor Training Program

The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts (DOAA) is pleased to present the State Auditor Training Program’s 2026 Governmental Accounting and Reporting Issues Seminar. DOAA is committed to providing valuable insights to local governments and audit professionals. Each year brings unique challenges and opportunities for our seminar, and this year will be no exception.

Jackie Neubert, Deputy Director of the Professional Standards & Practices Division – Nonprofit and Local Government Section

Jackie Neubert to Retire After More Than 40 Years with DOAA

After more than 40 years of service to the Department of Audits and Accounts (DOAA), Jackie Neubert, Deputy Director of the Professional Standards & Practices Division – Nonprofit and Local Government Section, will retire on December 1, 2026.

A Legacy of Training

Of all her accomplishments, Jackie is most proud of the State Auditor Training Program (SATP), which she has led for more than two decades. Under her leadership, SATP has helped keep Georgia’s auditing professionals informed, prepared, and connected. This year marks her 26th and final SATP. Registration for the virtual session is open through November 12.

Contacting the Nonprofit and Local Government Section

Beginning December 1, please send questions or issues for the Nonprofit and Local Government Section to locgov@audits.ga.gov. Local Government News will also come from that address.

New this year: We will be offering a virtual hybrid option, allowing attendees to participate online at the same time the in‑person event is held.

Registration is now open for the 2026 Governmental Accounting and Reporting Issues Seminar. We look forward to seeing you on November 16 – 17, 2026, either at Middle Georgia State University or virtually. After registration is complete, you will receive an email containing all pertinent information including access and instructions to the electronic training materials and any necessary venue requirements.

This training provides practical updates and guidance for professionals in local governments, municipalities, and auditing. This year’s featured topics are designed to help you stay current on key developments in governmental accounting and reporting.

2026 Featured Topics

  • Focused discussions on general local governmental accounting and reporting issues from the DOAA Local Government (NPLG) Desk Review team
  • Discussion on research reporting requirements with Fletcher Morris from the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Research team
  • Frank Crawford will discuss updates regarding Audit Standards, Single Audit, Yellow Book, and AICPA Quality Management Standards
  • David Bean and Frank Crawford will discuss recent GASB pronouncements and provide implementation guidance
  • Georgia legislative updates from Alicia Vaughn with the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) and Jim Thornton with Georgia Municipal Association (GMA)
  • Georgia legislative updates from Alicia Vaughn with the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) and Jim Thornton with Georgia Municipal Association (GMA)
  • The rollout and implications of new property tax reforms with the Local Government Services team from the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR)
  • DOAA Sales Ratio (SR) team discusses the State-Wide Equalized 100% Adjusted Property Tax Digest Report and their collaboration efforts with DOR and county officials

Registration is available using this link: 2026 Governmental Accounting and Reporting Issues Seminar Registration

 

View our latest newsletter November 2026 Issue – Local Government News