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Every budget is a blueprint, but too often, it gets buried under outdated spreadsheets that fail to track real impact. Enter performance-based budgeting (PBB): a powerful method that connects funding…

Achieving a structurally balanced budget is more than a best practice—it’s a signal of fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability. This post breaks down how government finance teams can align with…

For years, government finance teams have relied on static budget books—often in printed binders or long, carefully formatted PDFs. While these documents served their purpose, the expectations of elected officials,…

Every finance team has its go-to people. The ones who know the history behind every footnote in the ACFR and the logic behind every spreadsheet formula. But what happens when…

If your city’s or county’s ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Report) is constructed manually using spreadsheets, Word documents, and PDF drafts, there are critical vulneravilities to consider. This exposure does not…

If you’ve ever managed the preparation of your city or county’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), you know it’s not just a heavy lift — it’s a high-wire act. The…

Many public sector finance teams want to improve how they prepare and publish financial reports, especially those that are complex, such as the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). But when…

Every finance team has a story about ACFR. It starts with spreadsheets — dozens of them — scattered across departments. Then comes the formatting. The last-minute edits. The race to…

Every city publishes an ACFR, but few discuss what it takes to create one. Behind every clean, public-facing report lies a maze of spreadsheets, late nights, and formatting marathons. Finance…