Repurposing through Program Budgeting:
Using Program Data to
Repurpose Budget Resources
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In the local government innovation space, getting the best results for residents is paramount. One of the biggest obstacles cities face in doing so is often not a lack of innovative ideas, but rather the challenge of distinguishing ideas that are delivering results from the ones that are not meeting goals,and then investing funding and scaling work accordingly
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Let's begin with a simple exercise...
Step 1: write down the grand total of your organization's budget. Operations, capital, debt service, all accounting funds - the whole enchilada.
Step 2: multiply that number by 10%.
Step 3: now imagine your organization received a check for this amount. Better yet, let's say this funding was an ongoing, annual commitment, not just a one-time installment... what would you do with such an new found abundance? How would you decide where to allocate this funding? Would it be a difference maker?
This is the power of repurposing - a strategy so profoundly important, it is enthusiastically championed by organizations from McKinsey & Company to What Works Cities, and of course ResourceX.
In 2015, we set forth a series of massive stretch-goals for our community of PBB implementers. Among them was a goal that one of our communities would be able to successfully demonstrate the  re-allocation of over 10% of their budget, using PBB.
In 2016, having had nobody respond to the challenge, we re-issued the stretch goals to our community. And similarly in 2017 and 2018, with no winners, we once again restated the challenge...
In 2019, we have our first 5 organizations over the mark - each having demonstrated successfully that they have repurposed over 10% of their entire budgets, freeing up the massive resources required to launch new and high-priority services, as well as enhancing current programs that need to grow.
First Five over the 10% Goal-line
At this year's Annual PBB Summit in Denver this August, we'll be recognizing and honoring the first five organizations to successfully demonstrate this absolutely incredible feat. They are:
-Washington County, Wisconsin - repurposed 13% of their budget ($13.3M)
-South Jordan City, Utah - repurposed 11% of their budget ($5.8M)
-Shawnee, Kansas - repurposed 10% of their budget ($3.5M)
-Branson, Missouri - repurposed 10% of their budget ($3.5M)
-Scott County, Minnesota - repurposed 10% of their budget ($10M)
The goal is to transition the aspirational concept of 10% budget repurposing from a "massive stretch goal" to the new normal normal.
Additionally, several more ResourceX PBB cities and counties are just under 10% budget repurposing  . These include:
-Stratchona County, Alberta - repurposed 9% of their budget ($27.9)
-Marathon County, Wisconsin - repurposed 9% of their budget ($10.8M)
-City of Plano, Texas - repurposed 8% of their budget ($30M)
According to What Works Cities' thought-leader Clarence Anthony: repurposing of resources recognizes that "there is an opportunity cost to every investment we make, and these are dollars that should be put toward programs that are helping us address our biggest challenges in a demonstrable way."
The practice of repurposing is quite simple: "using data to make decisions about when to shift funding away from programs that aren't working toward ones that are." (Read more from a Q&A with Clarence in "The Adaptive Budget: How Cities Are Repurposing Funds to Invest in Impact").
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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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From Intern to Analyst!
A Tale of Talent Development at ResourceX
Jackie first reached out to ResourceX in April 2018. At the time, ResourceX was not advertising or recruiting for an intern. There was no such position. But through an internship with the City of Greeley, CO (a ResourceX client), Jackie was familiar with the company and believed in their approach of priority based budgeting and PBB's impact on the community.
In April 2018, Jackie took it upon herself to solicit ResourceX with an intern proposition. She wrote:
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My name is Jacquelyn English and I am a third year student at University of Denver. I am looking for a summer internship and have a passion for working in or for local governments. I have extensive  experience working in a variety of departments in the City of Greeley (my hometown) and worked to implement priority based budgeting into the City of Greeley last summer. I have attached my resume for any further questions you may have. I would be thoroughly interested in any internship opportunities you have and/or any suggestions you have for working to improve local governments."
Approximately one month later, Jackie was hired as ResourceX's first paid intern. Here's
ResourceX's press release from May 2018.
Now in June 2019, through Jackie's enthusiasm, talent, and significant contributions, she will be joining ResourceX later this month as a full-time Operations & Data Analyst. And we at ResourceX couldn't be more thrilled to have her (officially) join our team.
With the recent publication of the
#ELGLInspire year in review, we thought we'd interview and learn a bit more about Jackie's "From Student Intern to Analyst" story and path.
From Jackie:
I'm Jacquelyn English and I live in Denver and Greeley, Colorado. I'm currently an Operations and Data Analyst for ResourceX.
Favorite #localgov organization (and why):
Colorado Women Leading Government; I just came back from the inaugural conference. At the conference, everyone was able to speak openly about their experiences and learn from each other for greater personal and professional development.
"Having just entered the workforce, I am grateful to have all these local government employees, especially women, to learn from and be encouraged by."
Read the full "From Intern to Analyst" article and interview here!
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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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