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Welcome to the Arizona General Accounting Office (GAO)

The General Accounting Office (GAO) is responsible for establishing Statewide accounting policies and procedures, managing the Arizona Financial Information System (AFIS), administering the Statewide Payroll through the Human Resources Information Solution (HRIS), preparing the Statewide Financial Reports, and providing technical assistance and other management advisory services.

Mission Statement

To provide State and Federal agencies, the general public, and other interested public or private entities with accurate and timely financial services, management information, and technical assistance while ensuring compliance with related statutes and rules; to maintain and improve the Statewide automated financial systems; and to provide for the safeguarding of State assets.

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infoAdvantage Statewide report updates

The GAO has made updates to Statewide Reports in infoAdvantage:

SAAM Additions, Updates, and Drafts Effective May 18, 2020

New or updated Sections, if any, of the State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAAM) listed below have been posted to https://gao.az.gov/publications/saam.

 

Postponement of GASB Statement No. 84 and Statement No. 90

Revised Closing Packages for Fiscal Year 2020 Reporting

The General Accounting Office has posted the revised Closing Packages with due dates for fiscal year 2020 reporting.  Visit the GAO web address https://gao.az.gov/financials/cafr/closing-package-information to view the Closing Packages.  Submitted closing package information will be used in the preparation of the State’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.  Your efforts in adherence to the closing package due dates are greatl

2020 FYE Meeting Presentation

AZTaxes Onboarding for State Agencies Workshop being offered via WebEx on Thursday, May 28, 2020 from 9:00AM to 12:00PM

Arizona Department of Revenue City Services Team, in conjunction with State Agency Services Unit, invites you to attend the AZTaxes Onboarding for State Agencies Workshop being offered via WebEx on Thursday, May 28, 2020 from 9:00AM to 12:00PM.

Fiscal Year-End 2019-2020 (FYE20) presentation from the Virtual Q & A Section is now available on the GAO website

Fiscal Year-End 2019-2020 (FYE20) presentation from the Virtual Q & A Section is now available on the GAO website

AFIS FYE20 Virtual Q & A Presentation