Portfolio - Drew Consulting

Recent Projects

Budget Forecast Toolkit

Designed a “Budget and Forecast Toolkit” for a public safety organization to utilize in annual budgeting processes as well as strengthen management and Board of Directors financial decision making over a 5-year prospective period.

Grant Administration and Compliance System

Developed an electronic accounting and compliance system to manage the accounting and grant compliance, administration, and reporting of over $5 million in a California Energy Commission (CEC) funded project. Provided interfacing and compliance oversight to over 17 partner organizations in the Western United States.

Accounting & Audit Preparation

Provided accounting and compliance services to support, as needed, day-to-day accounting functions and year-end audit preparation procedures, facilitating the successful achievement of clean unqualified audit reports, for a public safety organization for several years.

Indirect Cost Rate Proposal for a Special District

Developed an Indirect Cost Rate proposal for a Special District, providing for an increase to Admin Income revenue generation of over 10% in the prospective fiscal year.

Accounting and Compliance System Redevelopment

Redeveloped a public safety organizations’ accounting and compliance system from a DOS, paper-based system to Quickbooks’, paperless system; increased the organizations’ indirect cost rate income generation by over 17%; assisted in the implementation and management of a new grant program; and streamlined internal audit processes that sought to minimize external audit entries to three high level GASB reporting items.

Designed a “Cash Flow and P&L Toolkit”

Designed a “Cash Flow and P&L Toolkit” for a non-profit organization to utilize in annual budgeting processes as well as strengthen management and Board of Directors financial decision making over a current budget or fiscal period.

Creation of Financial Dashboard

Created a “Financial Dashboard” for a non-profit organization to support monthly financial statement presentations to the Board of Directors and strengthen overall management decision making efforts by the organization as a whole.

Quickbooks’ Onboarding and Timekeeping System Development

Supported a Special District in the design and implementation of a new Quickbooks’ accounting system, and design of improved financial reporting tools (including the development of a Dashboard) to enhance and strengthen overall financial and grant reporting.

Grant Administration and Compliance

Supported the interim accounting, grant compliance, grant administration and grant reporting needs of the Aquatic Invasive Species Program for a Public Agency in the Lake Tahoe area.

Tahoe Chamber Board of Directors

Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team

Testimonials

“Drew Consulting Inc. has provided financial and business advisory guidance to the Lake Valley Fire Protection District for many years. Most recently, Andrea Drew, CPA created a “Budget/Forecast Toolkit” to assist the District in developing a current and future trending budget. This toolkit is providing the District the ability to forecast and plan for up-coming liability obligations and resultant funding needs, and better leverage proactive management decisions in meeting the District’s overall financial goals and purpose for the years coming. This particular engagement has therefore showcased her distinctive skill set and provided a unique and beneficial management advisory service to the Fire District.”
Brad ZlendickFire Chief, Lake Valley Fire Protection District

“Drew Consulting Inc. (DCI) supported the Lake Valley Fire Protection District secure and implement a $179,951 U.S. Forest Service Cooperative Agreement on behalf of the Lake Tahoe Airport in South Lake Tahoe, California. The Cooperative Agreement provided funding to make the airport more resilient to an urban wildland fire threat. DCI ensured the grant was closed out properly and within the allocated amount. The project required no less than three separate bid advertisements to find a responsive bidder and DCI remained determined to see the grant through completion. DCI has a proven track record managing regulatory complexity and engaging with multiple area stakeholders. Possessing both traits are necessary to complete projects in the Tahoe Basin. The Lake Tahoe Airport and the City of South Lake Tahoe look forward to future opportunities to work with Drew Consulting Inc.”
Mark GibbsA.A.E. – Airport Manager, City of South Lake Tahoe

“Drew Consulting Inc. was ready to help us with an accounting transition on a very tight schedule. Andrea developed a comprehensive chart of accounts that will be useful into the future, and recommended a complimentary time-keeping system that will modernize our operations. She gave professional presentations to our Board of Directors, and has worked well with both management and accounting staff. It has been a pleasure to work with her!”
Heather NicholsExecutive Director, Yolo County RCD

“Our District was saddled with an outdated DOS-based accounting system which limited the District's ability to accurately depict its financial viability. With the help of Drew Consulting Inc., the District was able to swiftly and successfully convert to a robust Quickbooks’ based financial system which has ensured success for both GAAP (financial) and OMB (grant) compliance. This new system has streamlined our accounting processes and helped to provide a whole new approach to financial decision making for the District on all levels.”
Brad ZlendickFire Chief, Lake Valley Fire Protection District

“Andrea is thorough, timely and detail-oriented. She puts her clients' best interest front and center - providing information and services tailored to client needs. I highly recommend Andrea because of her motivation, pleasant demeanor and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.”
Michelle SweeneyCEO, Allegro Communication Consulting

“Just wanted to say I loved working with Andrea! She helped our non-profit with its books and got everything in order right away, and was extremely helpful with letting us know in a simple and easy-to-follow way everything we needed to do to make sure our accounting procedures and tax filings were in order. She has a great manner, is very thorough, and very enjoyable to work with.”
Karen FinkA.I.C.P. – Transportation and Community Development