Who We Are

General Experience Highlights

As partner and Director of BlumShapiro’s Governmental Services Group, Joe has over 25 years of experience auditing government entities and non-profit organizations. He has performed audits for numerous municipalities, government agencies and special districts and is also experienced in the area of state and federal non-profit taxation issues.

Joe has significant experience related to the accounting and reporting requirements of various federal and state agencies as well as performing audits in accordance with OMB Circular A-133 and the State Single Audit Act. He has developed and served as an instructor for various staff training programs related to municipal and non-profit organizations. He has also been featured as a speaker on a number of programs sponsored by the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Professional Education

• University of Connecticut ─ Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Professional Organizations and Activities

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants (CTCPA)
  • Governmental Accounting and Auditing Committee
  • Former Member, Not-for-Profit Organizations Committee
• Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada
• Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts
• Connecticut Council of Small Towns
• Community Residence, Inc.
  • Treasurer, Board of Directors
• Outreach, Inc.
  • Treasurer, Board of Directors
• Quinnipiac University
  • Accounting Department Advisory Board
  • Graduate Studies Board
• Mercy High School
  • Board of Trustees
• MetroHartford Alliance
  • Government Relations and Public Policy Committee
  • Legislative Affairs Council
• Hospital of Central Connecticut
  • Incorporator
• City of Hartford
  • Budget Analysis Task Force