CHICAGO – March 23, 2026 – Sikich, a professional services company specializing in consulting, technology and compliance, today announced Betsy Allen, CPA, has joined the company’s Local Government Assurance team. With over 20 years of experience in school systems and local government auditing, Allen will focus on serving school district clients, working closely with the company’s experienced subject matter experts to help drive continued growth in the sector.
In her previous role, Allen helped numerous towns, villages, school districts and special districts with their receipt of both the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and the Certificate of Excellence from the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO). Allen received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Purdue University and is a member of numerous professional organizations including the Illinois Government Finance Officers Association (IGFOA) and the Technical Assistance Review Committee (TARC), Illinois Association of School Business Officials (IASBO) and the Association of School Business Officials International.
Sikich is a nationally recognized leader in professional services, supported by a team with more than four decades of experience. The company’s strong reputation is grounded in three key commitments: a seasoned team focused on government services, comprehensive knowledge of governmental fiscal, management, operational, and regulatory frameworks and consistent delivery of timely, cost‑effective solutions.
To learn more about local government assurance offerings at Sikich, visit sikich.com.
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