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Local government is undergoing change at an accelerating pace. Residents need and desire services that are more effective and more responsive. Increased scrutiny from citizens and the financial community require more transparent financial operations. All constituents are calling for price constraints through lower taxes and fees.Responses from local governments have been slow, not because of resistance to implementing necessary changes, but due to lack of resources. Downsizing, budget reductions and traditional lags in adopting new technologies are widening the gap between what stakeholders want and what local governments can provide. This situation will continue, and the gap will widen even further, unless sufficient resources are made available to enable local government officials to meet the expectations of their citizens.How can local governments meet these expectations now while protecting the long-term fiscal health of the organization? The most effective solution is knowledge. Cirrus Fiscal Strategies provides the necessary knowledge and tools through cost-effective, web-based services that enable local government professionals to proceed at their own pace.