Advancing Program Level Data + Evidence
to Achieve Community Results.
Lawrence Launches Open PBB Data!
"In 2018, Lawrence implemented Priority Based Budgeting (PBB), an approach to budgeting that assesses the desired results of a community against the programs the government is currently offering and how impactful those programs are in achieving the desired outcomes."
The City of Lawrence, KS is now the fourth city to launch Open PBB Data. Lawrence is committed to sharing city data with the public to increase transparency, accountability and customer service, and empower citizens with the ability to harness a vast array of useful information to improve life in the city.
Lawrence Open PBB Data is specifically designed to transparently share all the city's priority based budgeting data with citizens.
About Lawrence Priority Based Budgeting
The City of Lawrence, Kansas is currently developing their budget for the 2020 fiscal year. The City is determined to create long-term stability is evaluating how resources are used, and how those uses align with the priorities of the community.
In 2018, Lawrence implemented Priority Based Budgeting (PBB), an approach to budgeting that assesses the desired results of a community against the programs the government is currently offering and how impactful those programs are in achieving the desired outcomes.
Unlike the traditional incremental approach to government budgeting, where the current years budget becomes the basis for the next years spending plan, PBB allows communities, such as Lawrence, to understand their core values and then budget according to these values.
The underlying principles of the PBB framework is to question past patterns of spending and instead to prioritize resources to achieve longterm strategic goals of the community. PBB also lets organizations know the true cost of providing services and enhances transparency and accountability within the budgeting process.
The 2020 budget process is guided by the City Commission's strategic plan which contains seven critical success factors:
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Effective Governance & Professional Administration
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Safe, Healthy & Welcoming Neighborhoods
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Innovative Infrastructure & Asset Management
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Commitment to Core Services
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Sound Fiscal Stewardship
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Collaborative Solutions
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Economic Growth and Security
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More small groups
More hands on #PBB tool(s) engagement
More application of #PBB data
The 2019 Priority Based Budgeting Summit
Denver, Colorado | August 7 - 9, 2019 | Downtown Denver Curtis Hotel
"Priority based budgeting is a leading best practice and growing movement across North America. We have now partnered with over 200= cities, counties, school districts, special districts and non-profit organizations in the U.S. and Canada implement and apply PBB data for actionable decision-making."
ResourceX invites you to the 2019 Priority Based Budgeting Summit! Our annual PBB Summit is the perfect opportunity for those new to PBB and leading PBB practitioners to apply best practices and achieve results!
ResourceX technology is transforming how local government organizations allocate resources and positions cities and counties to fuel a future they wish to create. The 2019 Priority Based Budgeting Summit is the premier event for PBB innovators!
Whether you are new to PBB, or advanced in the application of PBB data, the 2019 Summit will maximize your opportunities for sharing ideas and solutions to bring home and implement in your organization.
Spend three days with ResourceX, strategic partners and PBB implementers to take a deep dive into OnlinePBB, the benefits of PBB and how to take your budget to the next level!
Session Topics Include:
- Open PBB Data Transparency + Civic Engagement
- Creating a PBB Culture
- Building Your Own Program Inventory
- Taking Action on Your PBB Data
- Partnerships + Regional Coordination through PBB Program Mapping
- Innovations in Fiscal Scenario Planning through Online Fiscal Health Tool
- Resource Reallocation Success Client Case Studies
- PBB Leadership Client Capstone Project Presentations
- Latest Online PBB Updates + Innovations
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City of Duluth Launches #PBB Budget Game &
Engages with over 800+ Citizens in First Week!
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..... I can't get enough of our priority based budgeting!" - Duluth Mayor Larson during State of the City address
"Using the results from this (Priority Based Budgeting) budget game, the City intends to review future budget allocations based on which programs most directly and efficiently achieve the community's priorities."
The City of Duluth, Minnesota is the first city in Minnesota to implement Priority Based Budgeting (PBB) and successfully begin taking action on their data. Jennifer Carlson, Budget Manager, and Wayne Parson, CFO, led the City's Project implementation which launched in December 2017.
By August 2018, they were taking action on their data by identifying opportunities at the program level. They utilized the PBB Blue Print, the Five Policy Questions and the Commenting functionality in the RAD tools to support these programatic opportunities.
But they didn't stop there... Super Users Wayne Parson and Jen Carlson are constantly and consistently looking for ways to keep PBB at the forefront of their budget initiatives. They completed an internal program mapping exercise in the fall of 2018 to help identify ways in which departments could partner to reallocate resources.
Additionally, they are making PBB a part of their 2020 budget process. They have ensured that the leaders of their organization, from Budget Analysts to the Leadership Team, know how to use the tools and understand the purpose and mission of PBB in the City of Duluth.
State of the City
On April 15, 2019, City of Duluth Mayor Emily Larson delivered her
State of the City address. Mayor Larson kicked off her address by sharing several moving stories detailing the rich and complex history of the city in an effort to provide a path forward.
The Mayor then dove into what is considered a more traditional state of the city address by identifying four highlights of what has happened within the past year in the city. Highlight number three emphasized the impact of priority based budgeting on the city.
"Highlight three. You already know I'm a bit geeky about planning, but I also love math, and I can't get enough of our priority-based budgeting. Maybe a bit dorky, but just you wait. You'll be hooked, too.
This is the first year we've implemented it, and Duluth is the first city in the state to adopt this staff and community driven budgeting practice. What's exciting (at least to me, and to Chief Financial Officer Wayne Parson) is that for the first time ever we know exactly what each city service we provide costs!"
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All Roads Lead to Rome!
Choosing Your Best Budget Method
at GFOA Annual Conference in LA!
"Everyone should have the opportunity to contribute to and benefit from economic prosperity. This is a definition of economic inclusion and is a goal toward which all cities should strive. Being more inclusive can make cities stronger and more stable and can give all residents a chance to improve their quality of life." - Urban Institute
GFOA 2019 Annual Conference
All Roads Lead to Rome: Choosing the Best Method for Preparing Your Budget
Time:
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Date: May 22, 2019 | Location: Los Angeles, California
Join ResourceX CEO Chris Fabian at the GFOA Annual Conference in LA as he presents on priority based budgeting as part of the "All Roads Lead to Rome" panel discussion.
Synopsis: While every state and local government will eventually develop and adopt a budget, the process to arrive at that final plan can differ substantially. Over time, several common approaches to budgeting have emerged. This session will explain the difference between common approaches including incremental budgeting, zero-base budgeting, target-base budgeting, performance-base budgeting, priority-base budgeting, budgeting for outcomes, and more. Practitioners with experience using each method will discuss advantages, disadvantages, cautionary tales, and overall preferences.
ResourceX will be engaging and presenting at GFOA in LA! Contact us to schedule a 1-on-1 meeting or be sure to attend the presentation on May 22nd.
Find our more here
and see you in LA!
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Using data and evidence to transparently and exponentially improve results for citizens and the community!
The
Center for Priority Based Budgeting™ (CPBB), a Denver, Colorado-based results focused organization established in 2010, has now merged with
ResourceX!
Priority based budgeting is a leading best practice in local government and a powerful lever for change.
ResourceX provides the software solution and powerful analytic tools to implement a priority based budget using data and evidence to transparently and exponentially improve results for citizens and the community.
ResourceX
has already partnered with over 200 communities to achieve data-driven decision-making through priority based budgeting!
Learn more here!
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