Government SOC 2 Auditors: FedRAMP
SOC 2 audit firms with hands-on government experience. These auditors know the controls and regulations that matter most in your industry.
41 firms found.
Top Government Auditors
Firms with deep government expertise and experience.
Windows Management Experts
Bensalem, PA
Windows Management Experts (WME) is a Microsoft Solutions Partner founded in 2008 that specializes in delivering secure, scalable IT solutions including SOC 2 compliance consulting, cloud security, and identity management across 500+ successful projects.
Protiviti
Menlo Park, CA
Protiviti is a global consulting firm and Robert Half subsidiary that provides SOC 2 readiness assessments, gap remediation, and internal audit support. With over 85 offices worldwide, they serve mid-market and enterprise organizations navigating complex compliance requirements.
Vistrada
Vistrada is a cybersecurity, risk management, and technology consulting firm offering fractional CISO services and SOC 2 readiness support alongside CMMC, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and NIST compliance advisory.
MGO (Macias Gini & O'Connell)
Sacramento, CA
MGO (Macias Gini & O'Connell) is a California-based Top 50 CPA and advisory firm providing SOC 2 examinations, IT audit, and risk advisory services with expertise in government and technology sectors.
All Government SOC 2 Auditors
Thomas Howell Ferguson
Thomas Howell Ferguson (THF) is a CPA firm offering SOC examination and IT audit services, with deep expertise in government and nonprofit compliance.
UHY
UHY LLP is a national CPA firm and a member of UHY International providing SOC examination, IT risk advisory, and compliance audit services.
MNP LLP
MNP LLP is Canada's third-largest accounting and business advisory firm, with over 8,000 employees across 150+ offices. The firm provides SOC 1 and SOC 2 attestation services alongside internal audit, enterprise risk management, and cybersecurity advisory capabilities.
BerryDunn
BerryDunn is the largest assurance, tax, and consulting firm headquartered in New England with nearly 1,000 employees across 7 states and Puerto Rico. Their attest services are provided by BDMP Assurance, LLP, a licensed CPA firm. They have successfully guided MSPs and technology firms through SOC 2 examinations to meet enterprise vendor requirements.
Mauldin & Jenkins
Mauldin & Jenkins is a regional CPA and advisory firm offering SOC examinations, IT audit, and cybersecurity compliance services across the Southeast.
HI-TEX Solutions
HI-TEX Solutions is a White Glove IT Managed Services Provider and AWS Consulting Partner founded in 1999, offering compliance assessments across SOC 2, HIPAA, HITRUST, PCI, NIST, and FedRAMP frameworks for healthcare, financial, legal, and government sectors.
BARR Advisory
BARR Advisory is a cloud-based cybersecurity and compliance firm specializing in SOC 2, ISO 27001, and FedRAMP for fast-growing SaaS and cloud-based organizations, with a net promoter score of 89.
Sikich
Sikich is one of the largest US CPA firms with 2,000+ professionals across North America, EMEA, and APAC. Sikich CPA LLC, the licensed attest entity, provides SOC 2 audit services, while the broader firm offers cybersecurity, ERP/CRM, managed IT, and advisory services.
Sidekick Security
Sidekick Security is an AI-native cybersecurity consulting firm led by former CMS CISO Robert Wood, offering program transformation, offensive security, and compliance support with a data-driven delivery model that prioritizes measurable outcomes.
Eide Bailly
Eide Bailly LLP is a Top 25 national CPA firm with 3,500 employees across 50+ offices in 17 states, having surpassed $750M in revenue in 2025. They offer SOC audits through their Risk Advisory Services practice, with industry expertise spanning healthcare, banking, and government sectors.
CBIZ
CBIZ is a leading provider of financial, insurance, and advisory services including SOC reporting and IT audit through its MHM subsidiary partnership.
Deloitte
Deloitte is one of the Big Four accounting firms with a massive security and risk management practice, serving as a go-to for complex, global SOC 2 audits for the largest enterprises.
Plante Moran
Plante Moran is one of the nation's largest CPA and business advisory firms with nearly 4,000 staff. Their cybersecurity practice has over 30 years of SOC consulting experience and is actively involved with the AICPA SOC committees, providing advanced visibility into upcoming SOC reporting standards.
HHM CPAs
HHM CPAs is a regional accounting firm providing SOC reporting, audit, tax, and advisory services in Tennessee and the Southeast.
SecurePath Solutions
SecurePath Solutions specializes in guiding businesses through complex compliance frameworks including SOC 2, PCI, HITRUST, and FedRAMP, with a team of certified security and compliance professionals.
McKonly & Asbury
McKonly & Asbury is a Central Pennsylvania CPA firm providing SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, and SOC for Cybersecurity reporting, along with IT audit, penetration testing, and vCISO support for regulated industries.
ATA (Alexander Thompson Arnold)
Alexander Thompson Arnold (ATA) is a regional CPA and advisory firm offering SOC examination, IT audit, and risk advisory services across the Mid-South.
OCD Tech
OCD Tech is an IT audit and cybersecurity consulting firm providing SOC 2 readiness assessments, SOC 2 certification services, penetration testing, and vCISO support for regulated industries in the Northeast US.
James Moore & Co
James Moore & Co is one of Florida's largest independent CPA firms, offering SOC 2 examinations alongside IT audit and risk advisory services with deep expertise in government, higher education, and healthcare compliance.
PBMares
PBMares is a CPA firm and approved Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) providing SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 examinations. Their SOC team combines licensed CPAs with cybersecurity professionals for dual compliance and technical expertise.
GRF CPAs & Advisors
GRF CPAs & Advisors is a Washington DC-area CPA firm with 45 years of experience serving 1,600+ nonprofit and government clients. They provide end-to-end SOC 2 Type I and Type II audit services including readiness advisory and GAP assessments. Recognized by Accounting Today as a 2025 Regional Leader and Firm to Watch.
Postlethwaite & Netterville (P&N)
Postlethwaite & Netterville is a regional CPA firm in the Gulf South providing SOC 1 and SOC 2 examinations, IT risk advisory, and internal audit services for government, healthcare, and financial services organizations.
Cherry Bekaert
Cherry Bekaert is a national CPA and advisory firm with 3,000+ professionals and 75+ years of experience. They offer SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 2+, SOC 3, and SOC for Cybersecurity, and are an authorized CMMC C3PAO. Their Risk & Cybersecurity team has 30+ years of SOC and information assurance experience across all industries.
Aronson
Aronson is a Washington D.C.-area CPA and advisory firm offering SOC 2 examinations, IT audit, and risk advisory services with deep expertise in government contracting and technology organizations.
Compass IT Compliance
Compass IT Compliance provides SOC examination, IT audit, and cybersecurity compliance services to organizations across the United States.
TestPros
TestPros has provided SOC 2 readiness assessments since 1998. Serving both government and commercial clients, they offer gap analysis, control implementation, and audit preparation services with deep expertise in federal compliance requirements.
Schellman
Schellman is a leading compliance assessment firm focused exclusively on attestation and cybersecurity services, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI DSS.
Hyper Vigilance
Hyper Vigilance is a cybersecurity and compliance advisory firm offering SOC 2 readiness, FedRAMP consulting, and cloud security services for technology and government contracting organizations.
Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM)
Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell (CBM) is a full-service CPA firm serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area since 1921. The firm provides SOC 1 and SOC 2 audit services across the Mid-Atlantic region, helping organizations demonstrate the effectiveness of their internal controls and data security practices.
Weaver
Weaver is a Top-35 US CPA firm headquartered in Texas offering SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type I and Type II examinations. Their IT advisory team is led by professionals including Neha Patel (CISA, CDPSE), a former AICPA national SOC School trainer named to Forbes' 2025 Best-in-State CPAs.
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) is one of the largest US CPA and business advisory firms with 8,500+ professionals across nearly 130 US locations. They provide SOC 2 audit services with industry-focused expertise spanning technology, government, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors. CLA Global was co-founded in 2022.
Carr, Riggs & Ingram
Carr, Riggs & Ingram is a Top 25 U.S. CPA and advisory firm providing SOC 2 examinations, IT audit, cybersecurity assessments, and risk advisory through its national practice. Parent firm of the Auditwerx SOC practice.
Ferro Technics
Ferro Technics is a Canadian IT consulting and auditing firm certified by accrediting institutes for SOC 2 Type I and II, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS audit services. The firm provides compliance auditing, cybersecurity consulting, and training services to organizations across Canada and the United States.
HoganTaylor
HoganTaylor is one of the largest business advisory and CPA firms in Oklahoma and Arkansas with 350+ personnel. Their Risk Assurance team specializes in SOC reports, HITRUST validated assessments, and CMMC certification for small to medium-sized companies across the US, delivering highly customized SOC audits.
Lazarus Alliance
Lazarus Alliance is a licensed CPA firm and cybersecurity audit specialist providing SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 examinations, along with FedRAMP, CMMC, and HIPAA compliance services.
YHB CPAs & Consultants
YHB (Yount, Hyde & Barbour) is a Virginia-based CPA and consulting firm established in 1947 with SOC audit and IT audit services. Their Risk Advisory Services team includes CITPs and CISAs who focus on AICPA Trust Services Categories and ISACA COBIT frameworks, providing vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and SOC auditing.
Coalfire
Coalfire is a leading cybersecurity advisory firm founded in 2001, completing 3,000+ assessments annually through Coalfire Controls, its fully licensed CPA affiliate. With 20+ years of SOC assessment experience and offices in the US and UK, Coalfire partners with Vanta to deliver AI-powered compliance acceleration.
How to Evaluate Government SOC 2 Auditors
When comparing SOC 2 audit firms for a government company, consider these factors alongside standard auditor selection criteria like CPA licensure and pricing.
- Ask about government-specific experience. How many government companies has the firm audited? Are they familiar with the controls and data flows typical in your sector?
- Check for regulatory overlap expertise. If your industry has additional compliance requirements (HIPAA, PCI DSS, FedRAMP, etc.), confirm the auditor can navigate those alongside SOC 2.
- Evaluate platform compatibility. If you use a compliance automation tool, check that the auditor has experience with it. Browse auditors by platform.
- Request references from similar companies. A firm that regularly audits government organizations should be able to speak to the typical scope, timeline, and challenges for your sector.
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Government SOC 2 Audit FAQ
- Do government contractors need SOC 2?
- Many government agencies and prime contractors require SOC 2 reports from their vendors. SOC 2 can complement FedRAMP or StateRAMP requirements and demonstrate security controls to government procurement teams.
- What should government vendors look for in a SOC 2 auditor?
- Choose an auditor familiar with FedRAMP, StateRAMP, NIST 800-53, and public-sector procurement requirements. Auditors experienced in government compliance understand the stricter evidence standards, continuous monitoring expectations, and documentation depth that public-sector contracts typically require.
- How does SOC 2 relate to FedRAMP?
- SOC 2 and FedRAMP are separate frameworks but share overlapping security controls. Some auditors can help map SOC 2 controls to NIST 800-53 requirements, which is the basis for FedRAMP. Mapping controls across both frameworks in a single engagement saves time and avoids duplicating evidence collection.
- How many SOC 2 auditors specialize in Government?
- Our directory currently lists 41 SOC 2 audit firms with government experience. The number of firms with genuine sector expertise is smaller than the total market; look for auditors who can reference specific government engagements and understand your regulatory landscape.
- What is the average cost of a SOC 2 audit for a government company?
- SOC 2 audit costs for government companies vary widely. Type I audits for startups often start around $15,000 to $30,000, while Type II audits for mid-market or enterprise companies can range from $40,000 to $100,000 or more, especially when additional frameworks like HIPAA or PCI DSS are in scope. Get quotes from at least three firms.
- How long does SOC 2 compliance take for government companies?
- A Type I audit can be completed in 4 to 8 weeks after readiness. A Type II requires a 3 to 12 month observation period plus reporting time. Government companies with compliance platforms like Drata or Vanta often shorten preparation time through automated evidence collection.
Compare Government SOC 2 Audit Firms
This table shows how Government SOC 2 Auditors stacks up against other SOC 2 auditors across pricing, audit timeline, industry specialization, and platform compatibility.
| Firm | Industries | Company Sizes | Platforms | Pricing | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aronson | SaaS, Technology, Financial Services | SMB, Mid-market | Not listed | Custom quote | Varies |
| ATA (Alexander Thompson Arnold) | Financial Services, Healthcare, Government | SMB, Mid-market | Not listed | Custom quote | Varies |
| BARR Advisory | SaaS, Technology, Financial Services | Seed, SMB, Mid-market, Enterprise | Drata, Secureframe, Sprinto, Vanta | Custom quote | Varies |
| BerryDunn | SaaS, Technology, Healthcare | SMB, Mid-market | Not listed | Custom quote | 6-10 weeks |
| Carr, Riggs & Ingram | SaaS, Technology, Financial Services | SMB, Mid-market, Enterprise | Not listed | Custom quote | Varies |
| CBIZ | SaaS, Technology, Financial Services | Mid-market, Enterprise | Not listed | Custom quote | Varies |
Best Government SOC 2 Auditors by Company Size
Startups
Early-stage government companies pursuing their first SOC 2 report to close enterprise deals.
SMBs
Small and mid-size government businesses that need a right-sized SOC 2 audit without unnecessary scope or cost.
Mid-market
Growing government companies that need a SOC 2 auditor experienced with multi-product environments and expanding infrastructure.
Enterprise
Large government organizations running multi-year SOC 2 programs across multiple business units, cloud providers, or regulatory jurisdictions.
Government SOC 2 Audit Pricing
SOC 2 audit pricing depends on engagement scope, audit type, and firm. Here is what we know about Government SOC 2 Audits's pricing and the factors that affect cost.
Factors that affect SOC 2 audit cost
Audit type
Type I audits (point-in-time) are generally less expensive than Type II audits (operating effectiveness over 3 to 12 months).
Company size and complexity
Larger companies with more systems, employees, and data flows require broader audit scope and more evidence collection.
Industry and regulatory overlaps
Industries with additional frameworks (HIPAA, PCI DSS, FedRAMP) often require expanded scoping and cross-mapping.
Readiness assessment
Some firms bundle a readiness gap analysis; others charge separately. A readiness phase can reduce surprises during fieldwork.
Compliance platform usage
Using platforms like Drata, Vanta, or Secureframe can reduce evidence collection time, which may lower auditor fees.
Timeline urgency
Fast-track or expedited audits often carry premium pricing due to scheduling and resource allocation constraints.
For a detailed breakdown: How much does a SOC 2 audit cost?
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