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Municipal Finance

Technology for municipal budgeting, bonds, and financial management

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The field

At a glance

Definition

Technology for municipal budgeting, bonds, and financial management

Technologies

Fund accounting systems track restricted and unrestricted funds per GASB requirements. Budget platforms enable scenario planning and public engagement. Revenue management systems optimize tax collection. Financial transparency portals publish spending data for citizens. Debt management tools track bond obligations and compliance.

Applications

Fund accounting tracks restricted federal grants separately from general operating funds. Budget platforms enable citizens to participate in budget priority setting. Revenue management optimizes property tax collection. Transparency portals publish check registers and budget data. Debt management tracks bond covenants and rating agency requirements.

Market and funding

US municipal governments collectively manage $4+ trillion in annual spending and $4+ trillion in outstanding debt. Financial management technology serves every city, county, and special district.

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