Company Profile
State Accounting Office
Company Overview
The State Accounting Office is responsible for the following:
1. Establish statewide accounting and reporting standards and practices.
2. Operate and improve statewide financial and human capital management systems.
3. Prepare the state's comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR); the annual audited financial statement for the entire state entity.
4. Provide statewide financial information on an interim basis.
5. Train state accounting and payroll personnel in new policies, procedures and standards.
6. Improve accountability, efficiencies and internal controls.
Company History
The State Acccounting Office was established on October 6, 2004 with an executive order by Governor Sonny Perdue. Governor Perdue signed House Bill 293, which codifies the realignment of the state financial reporting and financial system responsibilities under a single State Accounting Officer (SAO).