LEAN Budgeting: 5 Tips for Public Managers

Lean budgeting is a more efficient way to establish a sustainable financial framework and supports innovation, growth and opportunities.

How, and Why, to Be a Data Storyteller

The continued evolution of data transparency requires that governments move data from informing to enabling stakeholders. Pairing modern technology with the timeless art of storytelling is a key way to overcome current public sector challenges and solve real-world problems.

Get Your Finances in Order – Shutdown Budgeting 101

More people are thinking about their retirement right now because they’ve been under pay freezes, budget cuts, sequestration and furloughs.

Overcoming Small Budgets in Local Government

Small local governments are often supported by enthusiastic and passionate individuals. Leaders work hard to provide for their constituents and update their communities. But what can they do when their budget isn’t enough to support their projects?

A Peek Into Boston’s New Process for Evaluating IT Capital Investments

This past year, for the first time, departments were instructed to isolate their technology-specific investment requests and submit them for review by DoIT and their budget analyst ahead of the capital budget proposal deadline.

3 Ways to Strengthen Your Government Through Collaboration

A government that works together serves its people better. Yet, interdepartmental collaboration can be difficult to foster and maintain. How can departments align their objectives and start working together?

How to Create Your Government Budget

Creating your government budget is important to maintain a high-level of operational integrity while supporting organizational innovation.

The Evolution of Performance Management in Government

Policymakers wanting to improve their government’s performance are often presented with a rich menu of choices by their advisers. They are told that they could choose from several options: Budgeting Reforms, Performance Budgeting, Outcome Budgeting, Performance Agreement, Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), ISO 9000, Lean Sigma and so on. Alas, as we shall see,… Read more »