F&A is a consulting firm founded on the idea that we can build better government by building trusted relationships. Founded by Mark Funkhouser, @mayorfunk.
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It’s a wrap! We were joined today by Colorado local gov leaders for a spirited exchange of ideas on issues like housing & water. Thanks to all who contributed to what’s going to be F&A’s next #playbook on augmenting public sector capacity + building resident confidence in govt
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"It hasn’t submitted a “clean” audited financial report to the state since 2014." @LizFarmerTweets has the story of yet another fiscally distressed city. In every one of these cases, the problem at the most basic level is a failure of governance.
open.substack.com/pub/lizfar…
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Government #audits and #auditors are essential for public transparency and accountability and identifying opportunities for improving government operations and services.
Auditing is core to improving government outcomes and making democracy work. @mayorfunk outlined ways auditors can increase the impact of their work and perhaps even get buy-in from elected officials...
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"@GFOA believes that program budgeting is 1⃣ way local governments can begin to move away from traditional line-item budgeting & develop #budgets that better reflect the organization’s strategic #priorities."
Thrilled to participate in this training. More gfoa.org/events/pb0923
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"With the power of machine learning, the city was able to obtain fully predicted & measured program level data, reducing their implementation workload to advance their application of #PBB data to achieve community results."
Via @ICMA icma.org/blog-posts/data-act…
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"Local governments can have a lasting and significant impact on #equity creation for all residents of their communities. The #budget is one of the most powerful tools for influencing change."
In the August issue of @ICMA PM Magazine ➡️ icma.org/articles/pm-magazin…
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Gem from @mayorfunk’s #GFOA2023 panel on the politics of budgeting: “The worst time to buy fire insurance is when your house is on fire. Sharing your knowledge-especially with elected officials-is fire insurance for public finance officials.”
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"From your seat what happens on the Dias seems like grandstanding, and it is ...But you can hate the player or you can hate the game. And the game of budgeting is wired to fail thanks to grandstanding and short sighted decision making." -Rick Cole, City of LA #GFOA2023
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It's a great book. I got a lot out of it and I've been using it in my budgeting and financial management class at Tulane. Students love it.
If you are at #GFOA2023 and want to improve your budgeting, please visit booth 410 between 12 and 1 today. I will be giving away copies of my book, City on the Line.
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Liz Henderson of @Aon_plc with a sobering discussion of why insurance costs for local governments are going up. For example, more people are moving to areas of higher risk from #climatechange #GFOA2023.
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@LizFarmerTweets looks on as one of her panelists discusses rethinking financial reporting. #GFOA2023
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Polco’s @jonwiersma and had a great interview about the new Rethinking Budgeting study “A Roadmap for Real Collaboration in Budgeting,” with some questions supplied by Chris Adams of Balancing Act. #GFOA2023.
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I really appreciated the thoughtful and forward-thinking insights from today's panel on rethinking financial reporting. A great group! #GFOA2023
@LizFarmerTweets looks on as one of her panelists discusses rethinking financial reporting. #GFOA2023
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An overflow crowd listens to the panel discussion on rethinking financial reporting moderated by @LizFarmerTweets #GFOA2023
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I’m happy to be with @LizFarmerTweets representing @MayorFunkAssoc at #GFOA2023! If you’re here and want to talk about issues and opportunities in #localgovernment flag us down!
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TOMORROW! Don't miss this our free interactive session on May 17! We'll join @MayorFunkAssoc to look at how #local #government leaders can plan for the #future in a more #agile way through developing plans that are dynamic, #inclusive, #action-oriented & fiscally #sustainable. We're excited to partner with @MayorFunk's team on strategic planning & #community engagement at the #local level!
F&A and @napawash are joining forces to support dynamic strategic planning and meaningful community engagement in local government. Learn more about this new initiative and how to work with us: tinyurl.com/2ru8utv4
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TODAY at 11 AM ET! We'll join @MayorFunkAssoc to look at how #local #government leaders can plan for the #future in a more #agile way through developing plans that are dynamic, #inclusive, #action-oriented & fiscally #sustainable. Register now!
Strategic planning focuses energies and resources on current priorities while anticipating emerging challenges + getting stronger in the process. JOIN US at 11AM ET to learn how localities can plan in more inclusive, dynamic and fiscally sustainable ways: bit.ly/3Oiw3uJ
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Our MAY NEWSLETTER is out! This month, we look at the role localities must play in responding to our nation's loneliness epidemic. And we're launching a joint-initiative with @napawash on #strategicplanning in local gov👉join our webinar tmrw to learn more bit.ly/3OfSwbP
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In case you missed it: Our joint-webinar with @napawash is now available on demand. Watch and find out how you can work with us to augment strategic planning efforts in your city or county >>> youtu.be/IH0ptfjotWI