2017 Tallahassee AGA Government Training Event

Steve Stevens
Director of Assurance Services
Thomas Howell Ferguson


Since 1989, Steve has provided assurance, consulting, and other accounting services, including five years with a Big Four firm which he left in a Director capacity. Industries served include government, not-for-profit, for-profit, insurance, and health and human services. Responsibilities include managing and directing staff performing engagements for performance audits, operational reviews, cost plan, Medicaid audits, and various consulting projects. Steve’s previous work experience includes public accounting, Interim Director of the Office of Management and Budget of the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners, Commissioner for Public Service Commission (position appointed by the Governor), business owner, and Chief Financial Officer of Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Previous responsibilities include financial reporting, auditing, budgeting, human resources, risk management, employee benefits, grants, research, and procurement areas. Throughout his career, Steve has focused on the challenges governments face with limited resources to provide services, improve performance, achieve regulatory compliance, and enhance transparency and accountability. Over ten years of FEMA Public Assistance Programs experience most recently serving as a Project Executive. Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Past Member, Governing Council Member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants Past President, Board of Governors, 2008-2009 Past Member, Executive Committee Past Chair, Finance Office and Advisory Past Chair, Political Action Committee Past Member, Government Standards Review Committee Past Member, Chapter Operations Committee Past Member, Membership Committee West Florida Leadership Academy Class of 2000 Leadership Pensacola, Class of 1998 Education: Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Florida State University. Bachelor of Science in Finance, Florida State University.

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