Assistance

Tax/Revenue Analysis

The comprehensive analysis of intergovernmental agreements, services, revenues, and expenditures helps local governments deliver services efficiently.

Government Consolidation and Structure

Local governments and consolidation commissions receive assistance in learning more about the consolidation process in general and how full governmental consolidation would affect their communities.

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Service Delivery and Equity

The detailed examinations of service provision, intergovernmental relationships, and funding mechanisms assist local governments in crafting service delivery arrangements that achieve greater tax equity.

Annexation

Detailed, objective studies provide cities with valuable insights into the fiscal and service delivery impacts of adjusting boundaries by annexing specific areas.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technology

From parcel mapping to road centerline data creation, GIS technologies provide local governments with powerful tools for improving efficiency and access to information.

Human Resource Management

Governments can better recruit and retain a high-quality workforce through the use of classification and compensation reviews, promotional testing assistance, and executive searches.

Environmental Policy

Local governments can get customized assistance on environmental concerns ranging from water conservation to solid waste management.

Departmental Reviews

The comprehensive review of local government departments' organization and operation helps officials and administrators to serve citizens at an optimum level.

Performance Measurement

Performance measurement assistance is available to local officials in need of a constructive information tool that helps them manage their governments with accountability.

Financial Planning and Budgetary Reviews

Budget analysis, long-term financial planning, and assessments of potential financing options give local governments a better understanding of the considerations involved in completing projects and meeting fiscal obligations.

Incorporation

Studies conducted by the Institute of Government's experienced faculty provide local government officials and leaders with a better understanding of the fiscal, legal, and practical implications of creating a new government.

Economic Development

Governments can take a comprehensive approach to economic development with the help of services such as strategic planning facilitation and economic impact analysis and assistance related to financing options, land use, and more.

Economic Modeling

Local leaders can anticipate the economic impacts of proposed policies through customized economic forecasts.

Survey Research

Citizen surveys, focus groups, program evaluation, and other survey services can help guide policymakers with useful and objective information.

Demographic Trends

Analysis of a community’s current population and forecasts for future growth enable leaders to make more informed decisions. Governments can also compare results with census data.