About Nichols Consulting

The effectiveness of a State Mandated Cost consultant is determined in large part by his knowledge of rapidly changing laws and regulations. This is a key strength at Nichols Consulting. Andy Nichols has a history of training and work experience with the former Auditor-General and Deputy State-Auditor of the State of California. Ongoing relationships with the State Controller’s Office, the Governor’s Department of Finance and the Commission on State Mandates provide us with up-to-date information on policy and legislative issues.

We are based in Sacramento in order to stay on top of governmental issues, but our consultants provide services throughout the state, including regular face-to-face meetings with clients. We have worked with clients in 56 of the 58 counties in the state of California.

Our firm has a solid reputation for building strong and lasting relationships with our clients. It is our belief that a consultant's value to his or her client begins with their relationship—the stronger the relationship, the greater the likelihood the client's needs are being met.

“It is a pleasure working with Andy Nichols. I appreciate his professionalism, his in-depth knowledge of mandated costs and his responsiveness to all of my telephone calls and questions. He should not hesitate to use my name as a reference in the future!”

– Colleen McKeown, Business Office Director Feather River Community College District


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About Andy Nichols

In the course of his career, founder and president Andy Nichols has prepared claims for Cities, Special Districts, and Community College Districts.

Mr. Nichols has personally prepared (from start to finish) over 5,000 mandated cost claims for over 350 Local Government Agencies, including more than 100 Cities, 75 Special Districts and one-third of all Community College Districts in the state of California. Andy Nichols has prepared claims for more than 80 different reimbursable mandated cost programs, totaling over $55 million in reimbursement for his clients.

Presented as an expert at more than 25 Statewide SB 90 Workshops for:

  • The League of California Cities (The League)

  • The California State Association of Counties (CSAC)

  • California Special District Association (CSDA) (Annual Conference)

  • School Services of California (SSC)

  • Community College Internal Auditors Conference (CCIA) (at the State Chancellor’s Office)