Business Details
22 Years
experience
Municipal Accounting & Audit Services 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 guidance for budget processes, tax rate development, and capital planning. Our professionals offer continuous support through prompt answers and strategic advisory services.As active members of NYSGFOA and AICPA, we maintain compliance with evolving reporting standards. Our mission focuses on improving government efficiency through innovative ideas and fiscal responsibility. The firm's dedicated team cultivates community partnerships while addressing dynamic financial challenges. We ensure reliable reporting through familiarity with municipal financial systems and operational requirements. Our client-centric approach emphasizes idea generation to enhance municipal operations year-round.
Services
Audit Services
Budget Process Development
Tax Rate Analysis
Capital Project Management
Financial Feasibility Analysis
Strategic Planning
Debt Policy Consulting
Employee Contract Costing
Organizational Development
Outsourced Accounting
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of exclusive municipal accounting expertise
- Our team provides year-round audit support and prompt financial guidance
- Specialized knowledge of New York State public sector regulations
- Active participation in government finance professional associations
- Proven track record with municipal budget and capital planning
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- New York State Government Finance Officers' Association (NYSGFOA)
Services
Municipal Audit Services
Our specialized audit team conducts comprehensive financial examinations for municipalities, ensuring compliance with GAAP and state-specific reporting requirements. We identify operational efficiencies while maintaining independence and objectivity throughout the audit process. Our professionals stay current with evolving municipal accounting standards to deliver reliable, actionable insights.
Budget Consulting
We provide end-to-end budget support including process development, revenue forecasting, and expenditure analysis. Our experts help governments create fiscally responsible budgets that align with community priorities while maintaining regulatory compliance through practical implementation strategies and ongoing monitoring.
Capital Project Management
Our team offers comprehensive capital planning services, from initial feasibility studies to project implementation. We develop strategic funding models, monitor construction spending, and ensure proper accounting treatment for major infrastructure initiatives while maintaining compliance with applicable financial regulations.
Tax Rate Development
We analyze municipal revenue requirements to determine optimal tax rates while considering economic factors and legal limitations. Our approach balances community impact with financial sustainability, providing transparent methodologies that support long-term fiscal health for local governments.
Outsourced Accounting
Our outsourced accounting solutions provide municipalities with expert financial management support. Services include payroll processing, accounts payable/receivable management, and financial reporting tailored to public sector requirements, delivered by professionals with deep municipal accounting expertise.
People
Luke Malecki
Partner
Co-founder and Managing Partner with CPA certification, specializing in municipal accounting. Active NYSGFOA member with expertise in government financial reporting standards. Holds degrees from Bentley University and SUNY Buffalo.
Matthew Montalbo
Partner
15+ years public sector experience, leads firm training programs. Serves on GFOA Special Review Committee. Holds SUNY Geneseo and UB accounting degrees with CPA certification.
Carl Widmer
Partner
Government accounting specialist since 2008, supervises audit engagements. Active in NYSGFOA and school business officers associations. SUNY Geneseo graduate with CPA certification.
Erica Handley
Director
MBA from Canisius College, specializes in governmental accounting. Member of AICPA and NYSGFOA. Provides audit and consulting services to municipal entities across New York State.
Nichole Ruf
Director
CPA with extensive government audit experience since 2007. Holds Canisius College MBA in Professional Accounting. Specializes in financial statement audits and outsourced accounting services for public entities.
Questions
What services does Drescher & Malecki LLP specialize in?
We specialize in municipal and nonprofit accounting, including audit services, budget consulting, tax rate analysis, capital planning, and financial strategy development tailored to public sector entities.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
Our primary focus is serving governmental entities across New York State, including cities, towns, school districts, and public authorities.
How does your firm maintain expertise in municipal accounting?
By exclusively serving public sector clients since 2004, maintaining professional certifications, and actively participating in government finance associations like NYSGFOA and AICPA.
What sets your firm apart from other accounting practices?
Our singular focus on municipal and nonprofit entities allows unparalleled specialization in public sector financial regulations, reporting requirements, and operational challenges.
How do you support clients throughout the year?
We provide continuous advisory services, prompt financial guidance, and specialized expertise through professionals dedicated exclusively to public sector accounting needs.
