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AGA, in collaboration with Kearney & Company, is pleased to announce the release of the 2023 Inspector General (IG) and State Auditor Survey: Embracing Innovations in Oversight. While the 2022 Survey focused on the oversight of $5 trillion in pandemic relief funds, the 2023 edition looks at the innovations developed and lessons learned from the challenge that will shape the future of oversight practices.

Kearney & Company, a premier audit, consulting and technology firm focused on the government, was recently named as one of 2024’s Best Places to Work in Virginia by Virginia Business. The publication compiles the annual list of the state’s best workplaces in collaboration with Best Companies Group. In 2024, Kearney ranked seventh in the Large Employers category, up five spots from the previous year.

More than one in six Kearney team members have served in the Armed Forces, which has contributed to the firm’s deep understanding of the purpose-driven culture that veterans come from.

This marks the fifth consecutive year that Kearney has been recognized on the list.

“We are so proud of the efforts of our team that have led to Kearney being honored once again as a Best Accounting Firm to Work For,” said Chief Operating Officer Brian Kearney. “As the firm continues to grow, Kearney’s goals to both preserve our unique company culture and maintain the standard of excellence as a Best Place to Work remain at the forefront of our business.”

Kearney’s focus on its people has helped drive the firm’s significant growth over the years. Throughout continual growth since its founding in 1985, Kearney has maintained its dedication to nurturing a strong workplace culture that is consistently recognized as a best place to work. The firm has built its business on the belief that investing in team members’ personal and professional development leads to exceptional service for its government clients.

Kearney ranked 32nd in the nation and topped the list of firms in the Capital Region.

“We are so honored to be recognized for our efforts to provide students with opportunities to gain meaningful experience working with clients while enjoying Kearney’s collaborative, supportive environment,” said Chief People Officer Erin Ogburn. “Mentorship and developing our people are cornerstones of Kearney’s people-first culture, and that can be seen in our internship program, where many go on to join us as team members.”

“Being recognized again by George Mason University as a D.E.E.P. Employer is a very meaningful honor,” said Kearney Chief People Officer Erin Ogburn. “Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the heart of Kearney, where we firmly believe strength and innovation arise from differences. We are committed to maintaining a culture where all team members celebrate each other’s diverse life experiences.”

From its founding in 1985 through many decades of phenomenal growth, Kearney has maintained a robust tradition of giving back to the community.

“As a firm that has dedicated itself to putting people first for nearly four decades now, Kearney is very honored by this meaningful award,” said Chief People Officer Erin Ogburn. “Each and every one of our HR team members exemplify that spirit of fostering a work environment and culture that is second to none.”

“The entire Kearney team has shown remarkable commitment throughout the years to making Kearney the best place to work,” said Chief Operating Officer Brian Kearney. “Our people are our most important asset. We appreciate their great amount of effort to collectively maintain the unique culture we are so proud of.”

“Kearney & Company has demonstrated a commitment to recruiting veteran and military-connected employees, and then helping them grow and develop into leaders,” said George Altman, Managing Director of VETS Indexes.

Kearney ranked 10th on the list of Midsize Companies by Giving in Greater D.C.

With an abundant number of veterans spread across Kearney’s teams, including leadership, the firm understands the culture that service members come from and what they expect in civilian employment.