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Helping local governments and utilities thrive

People who lead local governments and utilities are innovators—constantly seeking ways to provide better service to the communities that rely on them. Local government and utility leaders partner with Raftelis to transform their organizations by enhancing performance, planning for the future, identifying top talent, improving their financial condition, and telling their story.

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What can we help you achieve?
Finance

Meet your goals while maintaining a financially sustainable organization.

Organization

Plan for long-term sustainability and operate with maximum efficiency.

Technology

Use your data and technology to improve experience and gain valuable insights.

Communication

Communicate strategically to build an informed, supportive community.

Executive Recruitment

Identify top talent to lead local governments and utilities.

Strategic Planning

Set the direction for the future of your organization and community

At Raftelis, we focus on the people that make local governments and utilities successful, ensuring that those that lead these organizations in the areas of finance, management, communication, and technology have a trusted partner to help them achieve results. Look to us for financial and strategic planning, performance measurement, executive search and recruitment, rate studies and cost of service analysis, communications and stakeholder engagement, data and economic analytics, and more.

Strengthening organizations for the communities they serve and the people who make them work

Insight

Flood of funding coming for stormwater resiliency

Ask any stormwater utility manager and you’ll hear that the capital budget they prepare each year often falls short of the true flood protection needs their community has. As storms increase in intensity and frequency, the infrastructure needs those stormwater experts see are growing. It’s a case of not enough funding and competition for resources with other critical municipal programs.
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Beyond drought rates: Long-term financial strategies that build resiliency

Years—even decades—into on-again, off-again drought planning and restrictions in the Western U.S. mean water utilities are looking beyond short-term fixes. Although water supply planning has been following this trajectory for years, financial strategies have been slower to follow this path. Many utilities have adopted “drought rates” and have them ready to go should they need to help curb consumption and pump-up revenue in the short-term.
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Record inflation + tax cap limits = budget crisis

Inflation is at levels not seen in 40 years and more than half of U.S. states have caps on increases to local government taxes. It’s a new situation for many and we expect many local governments will be challenged by rising prices without the ability to increase taxes come 2023 budget time. Our advice is to get going now to develop a strategy to navigate tough times.

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