Municipalities are faced with the important responsibility to protect the health, safety and welfare of their residents and businesses and to integrate that with the long-term development of their community. This requires the preparation and implementation of a strategic plan and budget that recognizes the importance of balancing the delivery of core services and long-term development objectives.
The budgeting process is one of the most important activities undertaken by a municipality. It is the focal point for policy and resource decisions. Through the development of a comprehensive financial management plan, a municipality can develop a number of solutions to meet its challenges. McCullough Consulting Group can assist a municipality with the serious challenges it faces in today’s environment of “belt-tightening” budgets. We offer the following, targeted services to create realistic solutions to a municipality’s community challenges:
- Municipal and county budget development
- Comprehensive budget/management audits and analysis
- Financial consulting, trending analysis and forecasting
- Municipal/County management and administration services
- HR/benefits audits; litigation evaluation and avoidance
- Resource/budget integration with objectives and economic growth opportunities
- Best municipal management practices, risk management and cost-efficiency strategy administration
- Neighboring/regional collaboration opportunity identification for cost reductions
- Public funding acquisition to leverage positive economic growth opportunities
- Real estate development services
- Information technology assistance
McCullough Consulting Group is uniquely qualified to assist municipalities link the maximization of their revenue to their community and economic development objectives. Understanding that there are many components necessary to achieve a municipality’s objectives, we have assembled a diverse group of municipal experts with a broad array of specific skill sets to ensure the most effective and efficient preparation and execution of a client’s five-year financial management plan.
