Business Details
22 Years
experience
Municipal Accounting & Audit Services in Buffalo, NY
Founded in 2004, Drescher & Malecki LLP revolutionized municipal accounting by exclusively serving governmental and not-for-profit entities. Our team's year-round exposure to municipal audits ensures deep expertise in public sector financial needs. We prioritize independence, objectivity, and integrity while delivering practical solutions to maximize revenues and minimize costs. With specialized knowledge of federal and New York State regulations, we provide tailored audit services, budget analysis, and strategic planning support.Our professionals maintain active roles in industry associations like NYSGFOA and GFOA, ensuring compliance with evolving standards. We offer continuous client access to personnel for timely decision-making and operational improvements. Our mission focuses on cultivating community partnerships through fiscal responsibility and innovative accounting practices.
Services
Audit Services
Budget Analysis
Tax Rate Development
Strategic Planning
Capital Project Management
Financial Feasibility Analysis
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of exclusive municipal accounting expertise
- Our team holds active roles in NYSGFOA and GFOA committees
- We provide year-round access to audit professionals
- Specialized knowledge of New York State financial regulations
- Proven track record with government financial reporting compliance
Services
Audit Services
Our specialized audit team conducts comprehensive financial examinations for government entities. We ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements while identifying operational efficiencies. Our professionals provide actionable recommendations to strengthen internal controls and improve financial reporting accuracy.
Budget Analysis
We analyze municipal budgets to optimize revenue streams and expenditure allocations. Our experts develop forecasting models that support long-term fiscal sustainability while maintaining compliance with state funding requirements and operational mandates.
Tax Rate Development
Our consultants create data-driven tax rate models that balance community needs with budgetary requirements. We analyze historical trends and projected revenues to establish equitable tax policies that maintain municipal financial stability.
Strategic Planning
We help municipalities develop comprehensive financial strategies through workshops and stakeholder consultations. Our approach integrates capital planning, debt management, and service delivery optimization to support long-term community goals.
Capital Project Management
Our team oversees capital project accounting from inception to completion. We provide cost monitoring, grant compliance, and funding strategy development to ensure efficient execution of public infrastructure initiatives while maintaining regulatory adherence.
People
Luke Malecki
Office Managing Partner
CPA with 20+ years in municipal accounting, Bentley University graduate, active NYSGFOA member, and Buffalo community leader specializing in government financial reporting standards.
Matthew Montalbo
Partner
Certified Public Accountant leading training programs, 15+ years in public sector accounting, SUNY Buffalo graduate, and active participant in GFOA certification committees.
Carl Widmer
Partner
Government accounting specialist since 2008, quality control leader, SUNY Geneseo graduate, and Western New York school finance expert with extensive audit supervision experience.
Erica Handley
Director
MBA graduate from Canisius College, AICPA member, and municipal finance professional with expertise in financial statement audits and compliance reporting.
Nichole Ruf
Director
CPA with 17+ years in governmental accounting, Canisius College MBA holder, and specialist in outsourced accounting services for public entities.
Questions
What types of entities do you specialize in serving?
We exclusively serve governmental and not-for-profit organizations across New York State, including municipalities, school districts, and public authorities.
How does your firm stay current with changing regulations?
Our team maintains active memberships in NYSGFOA, GFOA, and AICPA, participates in specialized committees, and conducts ongoing professional development focused on municipal finance.
What sets your audit services apart from general accounting firms?
Our exclusive focus on public sector accounting provides deeper expertise in municipal-specific regulations, with audit teams maintaining year-round exposure to government financial operations.
Do you offer year-round financial consulting services?
Yes, we provide continuous support including budget development, tax policy analysis, and operational efficiency consultations throughout the year.
How do you ensure audit quality and compliance?
We maintain rigorous quality control processes, including peer reviews and specialized training programs, to ensure adherence to all regulatory standards.
