Thursday, June 27, 2013

CPBB Hangs Out with Peter Diamandis - PBB as a Resource Liberating Tool



Last week, CPBB enjoyed the opportunity of a lifetime, “hanging out” (in the Google+ sense) with Peter Diamandis, author of "Abundance: The Future is Better Than You Think," CEO of the X PRIZE Foundation, and co-founder of Singularity University. Peter orchestrated the session in order to talk more about his book and it’s implications.

On it’s surface, Abundance is a documentary of sorts, uncovering radical forces at play in the world from technophilanthropy to the “DIY Innovator” and social entrepreneurs working to solve global challenges. On a deeper level, Abundance is about seeing the world differently – it’s a mindset, and a tool for opening up possibilities.

The Lesson of Aluminum

Peter’s signature story is about aluminum – yep, tin foil! At one point in our world history, aluminum was more precious than gold or silver. Pliny the Elder had a man decapitated simply for possessing it. Napolean III would only bring out the aluminum serving utensils for his most worthy guests (saving gold and silver for those who didn’t rate as highly). And it wasn’t until the discovery of electrolysis (the process of liberating aluminum from it’s natural state, so that we can use it as metal), that this resource that makes up 8.3 percent of the earth’s crust would turn into the cheap, useful but unremarkable, throw-away product it is today.

Scarcity, says Diamandis, is just as much a way of seeing the world, as is abundance. Until electrolysis, aluminum was a scarce resource, only because we couldn’t get to it. In terms of our current global challenges of energy scarcity, the sun bathes the earth in 5,000 times the solar energy than we use in a year. Is water scarce? Maybe not, when we see the blue planet for what it is – 70 percent water, with 97.3 percent of that water made “scarce” by salt. Scarcity is a reality, only until a new break-through, or technology comes along to turn scarcity into abundance.

The question then becomes this: if what we view as scarce today, could actually be in abundance if we had the right tools to liberate the resources we so desperately seek, how much better off could we make our communities?

From Scarcity to Abundance: The Future is Better than We Think

Over the course of series of blog posts, we at the Center for Priority Based Budgeting are going to explore Abundance and it’s lessons. And we are going to bring to light the power of Priority Based Budgeting as a tool for liberating the resources we so desperately seek to achieve results and improve our communities. PBB is nothing short of a technology to unearth resources seemingly as inaccessible as aluminum appears in it’s claylike bauxite state in nature, seemingly as inaccessible as drinking water is from the oceans of a planet drenched in salt-water, seemingly as inaccessible as energy resources in a world of solar abundance.
 
In the first blog post, we’re going to explore Diamandis’ concept of resource re-allocation, the power of shared services, and the idea that local government can be a partner in the pursuit of results in their communities but need not be the sole service provider. We’ll explore the stunning story of the City of Fort Collins, Colorado’s role as one partner among many in successful business incubator, tackling the challenges of economic development. And we’ll bring to light the stories of companies like SAFEbuilt who are opening up immense possibilities for local governments to drive down the costs for services while achieving better results with their services, and still looking after the well-being of their employees.

In the second blog post, we’ll explore Diamandis’ realization of the power of incentives, incentive competitions as a force, and the idea that if incentives are placed in such a way, local governments can unleash creativity and innovation while simultaneously driving significant efficiency throughout their organizations in the use of resources. We’ll explore the story of internal service funds in Jefferson County, Colorado and how the structuring of a controlled “free market” environment unearthed immediate and lasting efficiency opportunities as departments were given the incentive to look for alternative ways to meet their needs.


In the third blog post, we’ll conclude with Diamandis’ idea of the DIY Innovator and Social
Entrepreneurs and how objectives that were once the sole domain and purview of huge corporations and federal and state level governments are now attainable by groups with far less resources – including local businesses and small local governments. We’ll look at initiatives like Code for America and Open Town Hall and how start-ups and innovators are tackling huge problems of data and civic engagement, and what the future of government may look like!

To paraphrase Peter Diamandis, “when seen through the lens of [Priority Based Budgeting] technology, few resources are truly scarce; they’re mainly inaccessible.” We’re excited to bring you these stories.

Furthermore, come to D.C. July 9th and 10th for the Summit of Leading Practices and hear these stories first-hand from the leaders of these local governments themselves. As Diamandis believes, and we do too, the Future is indeed better than we think

To learn more about Local Government Innovation and Priority Based Budgeting from CPBB and the nation's leading local government practitioners, be sure to attend the upcoming... 
 

Center for Priority Based Budgeting 2013 Annual Conference

 

"A Summit of Leading Practices"

July 9 & 10, 2013  Arlington, Virginia   Hilton Crystal City Hotel

 

REGISTER NOW!

 

Brought to you by the Center for Priority Based Budgeting (CPBB) and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), in partnership with the Alliance for Innovation (AFI).

 

The 2013 "Summit of Leading Practices" is the ONLY conference where ICMA's Leading Practices for Local Government Management come together under one roof. 

 
The 2013 CPBB "Summit of Leading Practices" Annual Conference is strongly supported by 
Quartile 1 sponsor SAFEbuilt, Quartile 2 sponsor ClearPoint, Supporting Sponsor Beehive Industries and Exhibitors OpenGov and Revelstone Labs. Thank you sponsors!


Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Boone County’s Ken Terrinoni Celebrated for Presenting at Upcoming CPBB “Summit of Leading Practices” Conference



Boone County Administrator Ken Terrinoni will be in the nation’s capital July 9-10 to talk about finances during the Center for Priority Based Budgeting 2013 “Summit of Leading Practices” Annual Conference, as recently reported by the Belvidere Daily Republican.

Terrinoni will be part of a “User Group Experience” Panel Discussion with representatives from communities as diverse as Douglas County, NV, Wheat Ridge, CO, Cincinnati, OH, Walnut Creek, CA, Lakeland, FL and Tualatin, OR, to present their thoughts and experiences on Fiscal Health and Priority Based Budgeting from their actual experiences as local government experts.

You work with someone every day and people sometimes don’t realize how well thought of they are with other professionals who know them,’’ County Board Chairman Bob Walberg said. “We are very proud to have Ken attend this educational event as a presenter.

Previously, he was a presenter at the United Counties Council of Illinois’ educational events in July 2012 and January 2013.

This shows how Ken is well respected in his professional circles to be asked to be part of a program like this event,” Chairman Walberg said.

 
In material about the conference, Boone County was referred to as a “stunning illustration of how the principals of Fiscal Health can be used to strengthen a community’s bond rating – a ‘Holy Grail’ of sorts, in terms of using the principles in the most effective way possible.” 

Bob O’Neill wrote a story for Governing Magazine, entitled “Excelling in Times of Fiscal Distress,” which commended Boone County and the quality of its fiscal health.Most of us can articulate the early-warning signs that preceded the current economic downturn: Global forces that dramatically changed the local, state and federal playing fields,” he wrote. “Skyrocketing fuel costs. A failing housing market … property tax limitations. Yet, many of us failed to correctly interpret these early-warning in relation to their impact on our government organizations.”

We are so pleased to have Ken Terrinoni join the deeply talented, well respected and wildly enthusiastic group of speakers and local government experts at the 2013 CPBB Annual Conference.


To learn more about Fiscal Health and Priority Based Budgeting from CPBB and the nation's leading local government practitioners, be sure to attend the upcoming... 
 

Center for Priority Based Budgeting 2013 Annual Conference

 

"A Summit of Leading Practices"

July 9 & 10, 2013  Arlington, Virginia   Hilton Crystal City Hotel

 

REGISTER NOW!

 

Brought to you by the Center for Priority Based Budgeting (CPBB) and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), in partnership with the Alliance for Innovation (AFI).

 

The 2013 "Summit of Leading Practices" is the ONLY conference where ICMA's Leading Practices for Local Government Management come together under one roof. 

 
The 2013 CPBB "Summit of Leading Practices" Annual Conference is strongly supported by 
Quartile 1 sponsor SAFEbuilt, Quartile 2 sponsor ClearPoint, Supporting Sponsor Beehive Industries and Exhibitors OpenGov and Revelstone Labs. Thank you sponsors!







Sunday, June 23, 2013

Pete Peterson, Leading Expert and Champion for Citizen Engagement, Talks PBB and Politics


“One of the best things about Priority Based Budgeting is that it’s blind to politics.” We heard this from an elected official, during one of our first implementations of PBB, and we’ll never forget it. This person went on to say, “this process works for both sides of the spectrum, and reminds us to focus on the results that we’re all trying to achieve.”

When National League of Cities Past President, and 18-year elected official and Mayor, Kathie Novak, joined the Center for Priority Based Budgeting, she shared with us many of the same reflections. Priority Based Budgeting comes through as apolitical – it doesn’t favor any party. In fact, more importantly, it seems to provide a way for both sides of the aisle to be able to communicate even more clearly about the Results they so emphatically wish to achieve, and the way they go about achieving them.

Over the past few years, more and more elected officials have contacted us, from all political perspectives, sharing with us their resonance with the ideas and concepts that form the basis for Priority Based Budgeting. And just last week, we heard from one of the Country’s leading experts and champions for citizen engagement and transparency in government, Pete Peterson (who also happens to be running for Secretary of State for California) bring the merits of PBB into political perspective.

  
Talking about what his party “has the potential to be,” Peterson wrote:

“BE THE PARTY OF … PRIORITIZED GOVERNMENT

Here in California, cities like Fairfield, Monterey, and Walnut Creek have created Priority-Based Budgets with public input. Republicans need to get behind these efforts to engage the public on determining what the public sector should and shouldn’t undertake.”

Read the entire article here: “The Trust Issue: The Problem With Government Isn’t Its Size - Pete Peterson, a declared candidate for California Secretary of State, argues that conservatives, as defenders of institutions, are in a unique position to deal with our mistrust of government—if only they can shift their focus.

Priority Based Budgeting creates an entirely new way to see clearly how our resources are being allocated to achieve results. PBB favors no party, but helps every party find the best way to prioritize spending. 

We are so pleased to have Pete Peterson keynote the 2013 CPBB Annual Conference as he presents "The Power of Legitimate Citizen Engagement" this year in Washington, D.C. We're grateful for the role Pete has played in our work.

To learn more about Priority Based Budgeting and Citizen Engagement from CPBB and the nation's leading local government practitioners, be sure to attend the upcoming... 
 

Center for Priority Based Budgeting 2013 Annual Conference

 

"A Summit of Leading Practices"

July 9 & 10, 2013  Arlington, Virginia   Hilton Crystal City Hotel

 

REGISTER NOW!

 

Brought to you by the Center for Priority Based Budgeting (CPBB) and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), in partnership with the Alliance for Innovation (AFI).

 

The 2013 "Summit of Leading Practices" is the ONLY conference where ICMA's Leading Practices for Local Government Management come together under one roof. 

 
The 2013 CPBB "Summit of Leading Practices" Annual Conference is strongly supported by 
Quartile 1 sponsor SAFEbuilt, Quartile 2 sponsor ClearPoint, Supporting Sponsor Beehive Industries and Exhibitors OpenGov and Revelstone Labs. Thank you sponsors!

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

County Infuses Priority Based Budgeting into Quarterly Communication of Finances to Board, Citizens


Douglas County, Nevada continued with its ideal implementation of Priority Based Budgeting, this time infusing PBB into their quarterly communication to elected officials and citizens.
“The goal of priority-based budgeting is to ensure investment of taxpayer resources in priorities established by the board and the public,” said County Manager, Steve Mokrohisky. “This process has included citizen engagement through the online budget challenge. The results created a catalyst to redirect funding to maintain road infrastructure in next year’s budget, and in other cost savings and efficiencies.”
 Outstanding work, Douglas County! We’re so pleased that you’ll be sharing your story at
the "Summit of Leading Practices" this July!

Read the entire article from the Record-Courier here (and copied below).

County issues first quarterly financial report
Douglas County Quarterly Report
Douglas County issued its first quarterly report Thursday which includes national, state and local economic indicators, strategic planning and priority-based budgeting updates.
County Manager Steve Mokrohisky said the report would be continually reviewed and updated to include information for policymakers, taxpayers and employees.
“Our current finances are positive and within budget expectations,” Mokrohisky said. “We continue to create long-term financial stability and focus on solutions to our challenges through strategic planning and priority-based budgeting. The new quarterly report bolsters our open and transparent reporting to the public and decision makers.”
Prepared by the county manager’s office and the finance department, the report covers activity for the quarter ended March 31.
“Economic indicators reflect a positive, but slow improvement in the national, state and local economies,” he said.
Mokrohisky said the report reflects the county’s commitment to leadership.
“We’re trying to see what others are doing, we learn from that. But, at the same time, we are trying to lead,” he said.
According to Mokrohisky, Douglas County is the first county in the nation to implement priority-based budgeting.
“The goal of priority-based budgeting is to ensure investment of taxpayer resources in priorities established by the board and the public,” he said. “This process has included citizen engagement through the online budget challenge. The results created a catalyst to redirect funding to maintain road infrastructure in next year’s budget, and in other cost savings and efficiencies.”
The report is available online at the Douglas County home page.
“We want the public to know about the information, and I really hope the public finds value in the report,” he said.
The report offers a detailed look at the general fund, room tax and road operating funds as well as actual revenues and expenses versus the budget in all county funds.
“I’m really happy you did this,” said Commissioner Barry Penzel. “It helps us flag something we might need to look into or understand a little better.”


To learn more about Priority Based Budgeting from CPBB and the nation's leading local government practitioners, be sure to attend the upcoming... 
 

 

Center for Priority Based Budgeting 2013 Annual Conference

 

"A Summit of Leading Practices"

July 9 & 10, 2013  Arlington, Virginia   Hilton Crystal City Hotel

 

REGISTER NOW!

 

Brought to you by the Center for Priority Based Budgeting (CPBB) and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), in partnership with the Alliance for Innovation (AFI).

 

The 2013 "Summit of Leading Practices" is the ONLY conference where ICMA's Leading Practices for Local Government Management come together under one roof. 

 
The 2013 CPBB "Summit of Leading Practices" Annual Conference is strongly supported by 
Quartile 1 sponsor SAFEbuilt, Quartile 2 sponsor ClearPoint, Supporting Sponsor Beehive Industries and Exhibitors OpenGov and Revelstone Labs. Thank you sponsors!






Friday, June 14, 2013

Priority Based Budgeting and The Power Inversion: Case Studies in the “Decade of Local Government”



David Brooks recent NY Times op-ed, "The Power Inversion" is a Must-Read article for anybody in local government!

Says Brooks, “Washington paralysis is already leading to a power inversion. As the federal government becomes less energetic, city governments become more so.”

ICMA Executive Director Bob O’Neill has been arguing this same point, as he described in "The Coming Decade of Local Government".

Says O’Neill, “the next decade will be a time in which the fiscal woes of federal and state governments will leave local and regional governments on their own, struggling to balance the need for innovation against the necessity of making tough choices… it will also be a decade in which local government will lead the way in developing creative solutions to extraordinary problems. There are a number of reasons to be optimistic about this coming decade of local government”

In our work at the Center for Priority Based Budgeting, we see this idea playing out in a major way, and it is bringing up a very interesting challenge. If the Federal Government is less effective in achieving the results that our citizens desire, does this mean that the pressure increases on local government to “do more with less?” Or, is the opportunity in front of local government to conduct a departure from the status quo, harnessing the power of local partnerships, reallocating resources to top priority programs (while divesting ourselves of lower priority investments), and permanently increasing our ability to improve the lives of our citizens?



We invite you to see examples of the Power Inversion at play:

Douglas County, Nevada has reallocated resources to increase transportation funding my millions of dollars – all local dollars at play!

City of Boulder, Colorado has focused resource reallocation opportunities to fund high-priority energy initiatives in the City. No Federal dollars here.

City of Fort Collins, Colorado has partnered in a start-up incubator project to launch small businesses and super-charge the local economy. 

In all of these organizations, the Power Inversion and Priority Based Budgeting come together to demonstrate the ability to accomplish what was once only possible with the resources of the Federal Government. These organizations haven’t waited for Federal resources to make incredible progress. The decade of local government is indeed underway!

To learn more about Priority Based Budgeting from CPBB and the nation's leading local government practitioners, be sure to attend the upcoming... 
 

 

Center for Priority Based Budgeting 2013 Annual Conference

 

"A Summit of Leading Practices"

July 9 & 10, 2013  Arlington, Virginia   Hilton Crystal City Hotel

 

REGISTER NOW!

 

Brought to you by the Center for Priority Based Budgeting (CPBB) and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), in partnership with the Alliance for Innovation (AFI).

 

The 2013 "Summit of Leading Practices" is the ONLY conference where ICMA's Leading Practices for Local Government Management come together under one roof. 

The 2013 CPBB "Summit of Leading Practices" Annual Conference is strongly supported by 
Quartile 1 sponsor SAFEbuilt, Quartile 2 sponsor ClearPoint, Supporting Sponsor Beehive Industries and Exhibitors OpenGov and Revelstone Labs. Thank you sponsors!

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

CPBB Social Media Follower Fiesta! Limited Time Registration Discount for "Summit of Leading Practices"

  

Center for Priority Based Budgeting 2013 Annual Conference

Conference Registration Discount Bonus!

 

All social media followers of @TheCPBB (Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn) receive a 20% conference discount if you register by 5 PM EST Friday June 14th (& we know who you are!).

 

"A Summit of Leading Practices"

July 9 & 10, 2013  Arlington, Virginia   Hilton Crystal City Hotel

 

REGISTER NOW!

 

The 2013 "Summit of Leading Practices" Annual Conference, scheduled July 9th and 10th in Arlington, Virginia, is an excellent source of information about local government leading practices. The Summit will feature discussions, case studies and presentations on priority-based budgeting, fiscal health, civic engagement and high-performance organizations, all topics that are critical to the success of local governments.

 

 

Don't miss this opportunity to find out about these leading practice areas and meet senior local-government managers and elected officials who have employed these strategies in their organizations.
 

 

The 2013 "Summit of Leading Practices" is the ONLY conference where   
local government Leading Practices come together under one roof.  Be a part of the community of leading practices in local government management.

 

 



Unique Session Highlights include:


 

Dynamic Speakers: Listen to dynamic speakers from the Center for Priority Based Budgeting, Commonwealth Centers for High Performance Organizations as well as: Kathie Novak (Past President NLC), Pete Peterson (Davenport Institute of Public Policy), Tom Miller (National Research Center), Shane Kavanagh (Government Finance Officer's Association/GFOA and much more!


 

Cutting Edge Tech Tools: An intense and in-depth focus on the technology and tools that make the work of leading practices effective.


 

Innovative Case Studies ("User Group Experience"): Featuring the nation's leading community pioneers sharing their unique experiences in implementing Fiscal Health & Priority Based Budgeting.

 

 

Brought to you by the Center for Priority Based Budgeting (CPBB) and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), in partnership with the Alliance for Innovation (AFI).

 

Register here for the 2013 Center for Priority Based Budgeting Conference


 

 The 2013 CPBB "Summit of Leading Practices" Annual Conference is strongly supported by Quartile 1 sponsor SAFEbuilt, Quartile 2 sponsor ClearPoint, Supporting Sponsor Beehive Industries and Exhibitors OpenGov and Revelstone Labs. Thank you sponsors!



Contact Erik Fabian at efabian@pbbcenter.org or 503.866.4580 to take advantage of this discount or with questions.

Monday, June 10, 2013

CPBB Launches Priority Based Budgeting in Springfield, Oregon

  




The Center for Priority Based Budgeting is proud to begin implementation of Priority Based Budgeting in the beautiful City of Springfield, Oregon today. Tonight we'll be presenting the Priority Based Budgeting Results Validation Workshop to the Springfield City Council. According to the Springfield City Council Agenda Packet, "Priority Based Budgeting is a strategic alternative to traditional budgeting. The philosophy of priority-driven budgeting is that resources should be allocated according to how effectively a program or service achieves the goals and objectives that are of greatest value to the community. It is a flexible step-by-step process to budget scarce resources. Priority Based Budgeting represents a fundamental change in the way resources are allocated, requiring accountability for results that are the basis for a service budget allocation.


The program Springfield is beginning in 2013 has been designed by the Center for PriorityBased Budgeting and is being supported by the International City/County Manager’sAssociation (ICMA). This first year represents a change in budgeting philosophy that is designed to provide greater integration between our Council’s Community goals, our City’s and department’s strategic plans and decisions concerning resource allocation during the budget process. The base developed during this first year lends itself to expand during subsequent years to include greater community involvement and a greater understanding of measuring progress towards success."

Thank you to the City of Springfield for launching an innovate new approach to budgeting! We know you will be very successful!

Be sure to monitor our twitter feed @theCPBB for City of Springfield PBB implementation updates over the next two days.

To learn more about Priority Based Budgeting from CPBB and the nation's leading local government practitioners, be sure to attend the upcoming... 
 

 

Center for Priority Based Budgeting 2013 Annual Conference

 

"A Summit of Leading Practices"

July 9 & 10, 2013  Arlington, Virginia   Hilton Crystal City Hotel

 

REGISTER NOW!

 

Brought to you by the Center for Priority Based Budgeting (CPBB) and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), in partnership with the Alliance for Innovation (AFI).

 

The 2013 "Summit of Leading Practices" is the ONLY conference where ICMA's Leading Practices for Local Government Management come together under one roof. 

 
The 2013 CPBB "Summit of Leading Practices" Annual Conference is strongly supported by 
Quartile 1 sponsor SAFEbuilt, Quartile 2 sponsor ClearPoint, Supporting Sponsor Beehive Industries and Exhibitors OpenGov and Revelstone Labs. Thank you sponsors!






Sunday, June 9, 2013

CPBB "Peelin" Back the Layers to Determine the Best Use of Funds."

 
Cheryl Hilvert, ICMA Director, Center for Management Strategies, recently shared this post from Linked In from a former IBM manager who attended a presentation by the Center for Management Strategies own leading practice provider the Center for Priority Based Budgeting

She applauded the approach by CPBB likening the methodology to "peeling back the layers to uncover why you are providing a service or product and whether it is the best use of funds."  She then adds, "once you have prioritized your goals, then you can prepare a work breakdown schedule to assign your resources, timelines and measurements.  It's the basic who, what, when, where, how and why.  Finally, you must document the results so as to identify risks for future projects."

And one last comment, "The presentation to the Colorado Government Finance Officers Association
was one all local government and special district financial personnel or Board Members should attend."

Congratulations Chris and Jon!  You have an  awesome approach and this pretty much says it all!!!

To learn more about Priority Based Budgeting from CPBB and the nation's leading local government practitioners, be sure to attend the upcoming... 
 

 

Center for Priority Based Budgeting 2013 Annual Conference

 

"A Summit of Leading Practices"

July 9 & 10, 2013  Arlington, Virginia   Hilton Crystal City Hotel

 

REGISTER NOW!

 

Brought to you by the Center for Priority Based Budgeting (CPBB) and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), in partnership with the Alliance for Innovation (AFI).

 

The 2013 "Summit of Leading Practices" is the ONLY conference where ICMA's Leading Practices for Local Government Management come together under one roof. 

 
The 2013 CPBB "Summit of Leading Practices" Annual Conference is strongly supported by 
Quartile 1 sponsor SAFEbuilt, Quartile 2 sponsor ClearPoint, Supporting Sponsor Beehive Industries and Exhibitors OpenGov and Revelstone Labs. Thank you sponsors!

Friday, June 7, 2013

Priority Based Budgeting Initiates Investment in Local Government Transportation Infrastructure



There has been significant debate around the Country recently about where to find the resources to invest in ailing and failing infrastructure. With recent news headlines of Washington's bridge collapse, local governments who are already struggling to find the resources to preserve basic services and fund long-term pension liabilities were reminded of the multi-billion dollar backlog of infrastructure improvements also vying for investment.

The infrastructure debate is not entirely new, nor is the question a new one: where do we find the money? It’s that the answers we seek must be new.

Douglas County, Nevada has successfully identified new solutions to fund long-awaited transportation infrastructure needs with their shift to Priority Based Budgeting. See Douglas County newsletter article "Priority Budgeting Leads to $1 Million for Roads."

“For the past decade, the County has spent approximately $300,000 per year on preventative road maintenance, but with the Board’s actions to shift funds from lower priority services next fiscal year the County will now spend approximately $1.5 million on preventative road maintenance. Another $3-4 million per year is needed to maintain County roads at their current condition.

After five years of budget imbalances, position eliminations and reductions in services, Douglas County has set itself on course to invest taxpayer resources in high priority services that add value to residents.”

Congratulations to Douglas County, Nevada, for using Priority Based Budgeting to find innovative solutions in solving transport infrastructure challenges for the overall safety of the community!

To learn more about Priority Based Budgeting from CPBB and the nation's leading local government practitioners, be sure to attend the upcoming... 
 

Center for Priority Based Budgeting 2013 Annual Conference

 

"A Summit of Leading Practices"

July 9 & 10, 2013  Arlington, Virginia   Hilton Crystal City Hotel

 

REGISTER NOW!

 

Brought to you by the Center for Priority Based Budgeting (CPBB) and the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), in partnership with the Alliance for Innovation (AFI).

 

The 2013 "Summit of Leading Practices" is the ONLY conference where ICMA's Leading Practices for Local Government Management come together under one roof. 

 
The 2013 CPBB "Summit of Leading Practices" Annual Conference is strongly supported by 
Quartile 1 sponsor SAFEbuilt, Quartile 2 sponsor ClearPoint, Supporting Sponsor Beehive Industries and Exhibitors OpenGov and Revelstone Labs. Thank you sponsors!