Government agencies face many challenges in fulfilling their legal, social, and administrative needs in a cost-effective manner. PBS&J, a consultant to public agencies since 1960, provides innovative solutions to the technically complex financial issues that agencies face today. We can help evaluate financial needs, assess long-term capital and operating costs, identify sources of capital, and analyze the feasibility of various alternatives associated with a full range of environmental projects.

Our multidisciplinary team of senior-level experts—supported by the comprehensive resources of our national firm—has hands-on experience in helping public agencies meet their financial challenges head on. We help our clients understand the shifting nature of costs and revenues, and we have the know-how to improve programs that promote financial health for public agencies.

Not only can we provide equitable utility rate cost structures that are legally defensible, but we also can promote public acceptance and, therefore, facilitate implementation of these financial enhancements through effective public outreach programs.

At the same time, capital projects require funding.  PBS&J provides integrated resource and financial plans for public environmental agencies. Our strength lies in our proven methods, which result in customized, comprehensive, and implementable solutions for today—and far into the future. Our experience has taught us that communication and follow-through are the keys to effectively implement change. Our ability to do both is what sets PBS&J apart.

Capabilities

• Asset management, valuation, and reporting (GASB 34)
• Connection/capacity fee assessment
• Cost allocation analysis
• Debt issuance support
• Entrepreneurial approaches to budgeting
• Financial information solutions
• Grants and loans
• Information systems
• Innovative utility rate structuring and restructuring
• Recycled/reclaimed water
• Stormwater
• Water
• Wastewater
• Integrated resource and finance plans
• Management studies
• Resource management
• Recycled/reclaimed water marketing studies
• State/federal negotiations
• Special benefit districts formation
• Stakeholder facilitation
• Utility and organizational strengthening
• Utility formation