From noise to insight with organizational understanding, advanced audit techniques, and technology.
Performance Audits
Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS - Yellow Book), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards, and International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
Special Studies
Gain insights into complex public policy issues in your community.
Advanced Analytics
From digging through paper files, data analysis, and surveys, to machine learning models. The right tools to answer difficult questions.
Make Meaning Out of Mess
Accountability and Assurance
Sometimes key insights are hidden in paper logs and notes. From staff's prior management audit of a county sheriff’s custody operations, problems with scheduling were uncovered in a binder and analyzed digitally when paired with other records.
Insight From Disparate Sources
Comprehensive Understanding
Staff's prior analysis of a county's building portfolio was the organization's first comprehensive understanding of its multi-billion dollar real estate assets. It blended several data sources including financial (SAP), human resources (People Soft), multiple infrastructure maintenance systems, geospatial data, and more.
Use Neglected Data to Improve Accountability and Safety
Safety, Efficiency, and Sustainability
Staff prior work included an analysis of San Francisco's vehicle fleet telematics system. Showed usage trends that were previously unreported and made recommendations to improve safety, decrease costs, and lower vehicle emissions.
Build Trust With Transparency
Financial and Budget Analysis
Financial analysis dashboard for the Los Osos Community Services District. Allows for high-level and detailed analysis to monitor financial trends over time by staff, elected official and the public.
Recent Clients
Our Team
Julian Metcalf, MPA, CIA, CFE
Mr. Metcalf has served the San Francisco Budget and Legislative Analyst Office, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Authority, and the Santa Clara County Management Audit Division. He was a lead analyst at Moody's Investors Service and has led numerous audits and studies for local governments. He brings a keen focus on enhancing transparency, effectiveness, and financial clarity in the public sector.
Ofu D. Iyok-Nfonsam, MBA, CPA
Ms. Iyok-Nfonsam is a licensed CPA with over 18 years of experience in compliance, performance, and management audits across diverse sectors. She is recognized for her expertise in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (J-SOX) compliance. Ms. Iyok-Nfonsam has led significant projects for large companies, enhancing internal controls and risk management. At GPP Analytics, she continues to deliver audit services for government entities, including counties, cities, and other governmental agencies.
Eric Spivak, MPA, CIA, CGAP, CRMA
Mr. Spivak has 30 years of experience serving state and local governments with comprehensive expertise in compliance audits, performance audits, program audits, management audits, and special studies for government entities. With vast experience in the public sector, local government management, consulting, training, and analytical roles, he has led significant projects for counties, cities, and other governmental agencies.
Recent Publications
GPP is quoted in the Government Finance Review (page 61)
Lessons Learned Integrating Interactive Dashboards into the Audit Process
Dispelling the Myth: Achieving Speed and Compliance in Local Government Internal Service Functions
Vehicle Telematics for Audits and Controls (ALGA Webinar)
Start with Communication: Solutions for Internal Service Functions
See Selected Project List
From GPP Staff
Contact Us
Julian Metcalf(805) 242-2071
Recent Peer Review/External Quality Assurance Review
We use both the Yellow Book or the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Global Internal Audit Standards issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
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Selected Projects From Staffs' Experience
GPP Recent Projects
City of Sacramento, Performance Audit of Animal Care Services (Front Street Animal Shelter). Conducted a comprehensive performance audit covering standards of care, veterinary services, shelter design and capacity, euthanasia procedures, staffing and deployment, policies and procedures, foster/rescue program administration, fundraising, and community outreach. Issued 10 findings and 31 recommendations to improve capacity management, staffing, licensing compliance, data quality, and transparency.
Utah Division of Emergency Management, FEMA Public Assistance Closeout. Supported documentation, compliance, and closeout activities for Public Assistance projects (cost reasonableness, documentation validation, and reconciliation).
City of Berkeley, Independent Third‑Party Audit of the Payroll Audit Division (City Auditor’s Office). Performance audit of the Payroll Audit Division assessed controls, processes, and compliance within the payroll environment.
Monterey County, Water Recycling Agreement Expense Audit (Monterey One Water). At the request of the Water Resources Agency, the Auditor‑Controller engaged GPP audited expenses billed under the Water Recycling Agreement with M1W, verifying direct/indirect costs, documentation, and internal controls.
Utah State Board of Education, Federal Funds Spending Audit. Analyzed direct and indirect administrative costs borne by USBE to manage federal education funds, to inform policy decisions about federal participation and cost‑benefit tradeoffs.
Finance and Government Operations
Expenditure Audit of Agreement, Monterey County Auditor‑Controller’s Office (see 2024 summary above)
Performance Audit, Port of Richmond (City of Richmond, CA)
Incorporation Study, Los Osos Community Services District
Fee Study, City of Oxnard (CA)
Hiring Compliance Study, Regional Transportation District (Denver, CO)
Audit of Tax & Fee Collection and Information Sharing, City of Los Angeles
Management Audit of Claims Unit, City of Los Angeles
Management Audit of Procurement Process, County of Santa Clara
Management Audit of Information Services Department, County of Santa Clara
Annual Review of Mayor’s Proposed $13B Budget, City & County of San Francisco
Annual Review of County Executive’s Proposed $11.5B Budget, County of Santa Clara
Jackson County, OR: Audits of Finance & Treasury; Collections for/ from Other Jurisdictions; Federal Awards (Single Audit liaison/oversight functions); Performance Measurement Program; HR Recruitment Processes; Citywide Benchmarking (Spokane, WA); Financial compliance audits of several Ohio municipalities; Risk assessment & cash controls of vendor operations (Metro Gov, OR)
Public Safety and Justice
Management Audit of Sheriff’s Custody Bureau, County of Santa Clara
Management Audit, Los Altos Hills County Fire District (County of Santa Clara)
Audit of Implementation of Custody Improvement Recommendations, County of Santa Clara
Management Audit of Juvenile Probation (William F. James Ranch), County of Santa Clara
Jackson County, OR: Jail Demographic Study; Search & Rescue; Civil Records; Juvenile Justice; Patrol Staffing; Property Room Internal Controls; Service Provider Compliance
Audit of Alaska DOC Prison Construction Project (Anchorage, AK)
Management Audits of Multiple Arizona County Juvenile Probation Offices
Training Program Evaluation, Adult Probation – Maricopa County, AZ
Building, Planning, Public Works, and Transportation
Special Study of County‑owned/leased property (General Fund; Roads & Airports), County of Santa Clara
Performance Audit of wastewater fee assessment/collection, Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District
Policy Analyses (City & County of San Francisco): Vehicle telematics (original & update); Public art programs; Construction noticing
Jackson County, OR: Planning Department; Code Enforcement – management audits
City of Atherton – Internal controls audit of Building Dept. permit fee collections
Rogue Valley International Airport – Audits of Passenger Facility Charge collection/use and parking revenue internal controls
Health and Social Services
Management Audit of In‑Home Supportive Services program, County of Santa Clara
Management Audit of Valley Health Plan, County of Santa Clara
Special Study: In‑Home Care for Seniors, City & County of San Francisco
Jackson County, OR: Community Partners Grant Program (management audit); Jail healthcare provider – contract compliance; Developmental Disabilities Program; Special study of restaurant inspection fee system; Process improvement – Riverview Medical Center (NJ)
Performance Audit of Arizona Foster Care Review Program (Phoenix, AZ)
Litigation Support/Expert Witness
Analysis of Financial Condition, Financial and Economic Resiliency, Capital Planning, and Budgeting Practices, City of San Luis Obispo
Analysis of Financial Condition and Budgeting Practices, City of Phoenix
Analysis of Financial Condition and Budgeting Practices, County of San Luis Obispo
Misc. Government Operations
Management Audit of Assessor’s Office, Jackson County, OR
Risk Assessment & Internal Control Audit – Washington State Dept. of Financial Institutions
Management Audit of Municipal Golf Operations – Tempe, AZ