Government SOC 2 Auditors
SOC 2 audit firms with experience in the Government industry. These auditors understand Government-specific controls, regulatory requirements, and compliance frameworks.
22 firms found.
Featured Government Auditors
A selection of firms serving the Government sector.
ATA (Alexander Thompson Arnold)
Memphis, TN
Alexander Thompson Arnold (ATA) is a regional CPA and advisory firm offering SOC examination, IT audit, and risk advisory services across the Mid-South.
BARR Advisory
Kansas City, KS
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.
BerryDunn
Portland, ME
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.
CBIZ
Cleveland, OH
CBIZ is a leading provider of financial, insurance, and advisory services including SOC reporting and IT audit through its MHM subsidiary partnership.
All Government SOC 2 Auditors
Cherry Bekaert
Atlanta, GACherry 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.
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
Minneapolis, MNCLA (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.
Coalfire
Westminster, COCoalfire 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.
Compass IT Compliance
North Providence, RICompass IT Compliance provides SOC examination, IT audit, and cybersecurity compliance services to organizations across the United States.
Deloitte
New York, NYDeloitte 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.
Eide Bailly
Fargo, NDEide 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.
GRF CPAs & Advisors
Bethesda, MDGRF 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.
HHM CPAs
Chattanooga, TNHHM CPAs is a regional accounting firm providing SOC reporting, audit, tax, and advisory services in Tennessee and the Southeast.
HoganTaylor
Tulsa, OKHoganTaylor 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
Scottsdale, AZLazarus 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.
Mauldin & Jenkins
Atlanta, GAMauldin & Jenkins is a regional CPA and advisory firm offering SOC examinations, IT audit, and cybersecurity compliance services across the Southeast.
Plante Moran
Southfield, MIPlante 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.
Schellman
Tampa, FLSchellman is a leading compliance assessment firm focused exclusively on attestation and cybersecurity services, including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI DSS.
Sikich
Chicago, ILSikich 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.
Thomas Howell Ferguson
Tallahassee, FLThomas Howell Ferguson (THF) is a CPA firm offering SOC examination and IT audit services, with deep expertise in government and nonprofit compliance.
UHY
Farmington Hills, MIUHY LLP is a national CPA firm and a member of UHY International providing SOC examination, IT risk advisory, and compliance audit services.
Weaver
Houston, TXWeaver 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.
YHB CPAs & Consultants
Winchester, VAYHB (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.
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.
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