More time for student outcomes. Less time on the audit binder.
Audit and advisory services built for K–12 districts and charter schools — specialized expertise, fewer surprises, and a partner who understands the pace of a school year.
A specialized practice for the schools that shape future generations.
Educational institutions play a vital role in shaping communities. From K–12 public school districts to charter schools, these organizations face increasing demands for accountability, transparency, and responsible stewardship of resources. Our team brings specialized experience in audit and advisory services for the education sector, allowing us to provide insights that go beyond compliance and support long-term success.
We recognize the financial and operational challenges schools encounter — from funding uncertainties to evolving regulatory requirements — and we focus on delivering solutions that enhance clarity, strengthen internal processes, and support informed decision-making. Our goal is to help education leaders dedicate more time and resources to what matters most: student outcomes.
With deep experience working alongside school administrators, boards, and leadership teams, we understand the unique dynamics of educational organizations. When you partner with Gabridge & Co., you gain a trusted advisor who understands your mission, aligns with your priorities, and helps you navigate complexity with confidence.
25+
Years in Education
A continuous education practice across districts of every size — rural, urban, and suburban.
Audiences We Serve
Two distinct school environments. One specialized practice.
The financial reality is different at a public district and a charter school. The regulatory expectations are different. We staff each engagement accordingly — with people who’ve done that specific work before.
K–12 Public
Public school districts
Annual financial audits, federal compliance work, and advisory support for districts of all sizes — structured around your fiscal year, board calendar, and superintendent transitions.
- Local district financial statement audits
- Single Audit & Title program compliance
- Bond and capital project audits
- Board and audit committee reporting
Charter schools
Public charter schools
Specialized audit and advisory work for charter schools and management organizations — from authorizer reporting to grant compliance to governance structure for the board.
- Charter school financial audits
- Authorizer reporting & renewal support
- Federal grant & Title compliance
- Governance, internal control & risk advisory
What we deliver, in detail.
Specific service areas where our education practice goes deepest. Engagement scope is shaped to your district size, funding mix, and the year ahead.
Annual financial statement audits
Comprehensive audits aligned to GASB and state-specific reporting frameworks — structured to land in the right meetings on your calendar.
Federal program compliance
Single Audit, Title I/II/III/IV, IDEA, and other major program testing — from major program determination through findings remediation.
Bond & capital project audits
Independent audit of bond proceeds, capital project funds, and continuing-disclosure compliance — reassuring voters, boards, and bondholders.
Internal control & risk advisory
Process review, segregation-of-duties analysis, and risk assessments — turning audit observations into operational improvements between audit cycles.
Working alongside school leaders
We sit on the same side of the table as your finance team.
An audit isn’t something that happens to your district. It’s a structured opportunity to surface the right questions, and to give your board and your superintendent confidence in the numbers behind the decisions they need to make. Our team has spent careers in this sector — and we treat every engagement that way.
They didn’t treat the audit as a checklist. They treated it as a chance to give our board the kind of clarity that helps them govern well — and they’ve been there for us between cycles whenever something complicated has come up.
Ready to talk about your district?
Tell us a little about your school environment — we’ll route you to a partner with experience in your specific context.