Experience
Due to the unique nature of our firm, we have achieved a statewide reputation for quality service and commitment to excellence. Today, many Massachusetts public officials recognize FAA as an innovative leader in public sector problem solving. FAA also offers our clients the use of computer-based audio/video technology for presentations at public assemblies.
Satisfaction
When new or unexpected challenges face your community, you can count on FAA to recognize the issues and suggest solutions.
We understand municipal organizational behavior. FAA’s professionals work with both elected and appointed officials to obtain your organization’s immediate objectives. We work hard to include other city and town departments to permanently solve problems. We strive to create and maintain a permanent and efficient flow of information between you and your fellow community leaders.
We stay current with legislative and administrative issues that can impact your community. We work with your designated professional advisors to help design, promote and implement only the improvement strategies that your community requires.
FAA can assist you and your staff in these areas:
Interim Staffing/Training
- Temporary management staffing
- Financial executive searches
- Training of new public finance officials
- Special projects such as Schedule A and tax rate setting
- Free cash certification
- Cash and accounts receivable reconciliations
Capital Planning
- Annual capital program development
- Facility repair/replacement cost analysis
- Debt issue planning/costing
- Municipal tax impact analysis
Operational Planning
- Operational budget analysis
- Alternative budgeting systems
- Long-range budget development
- Municipal tax impact analysis
- Development of new revenue sources
General
- Water/sewer rate studies
- Special strategic planning projects
- Reorganization planning
- Internal control systems redesign and implementation
- Information systems conversions
Past & Present FAA Municipal Clients
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- Town of Acushnet—Interim staffing
- Town of Ashland—Interim staffing/Staff training
- Town of Avon—Staff training
- Town of Barnstable—Multiple Contracts -- Barnstable Assessor and Barnstable IT Report (Read Reports)
- Town of Berkley—Interim staffing/Staff training
- Town of Blackstone—Multiple contracts - 2008 Long-Range Capital Plan
- Town of Braintree—Interim staffing/Water & Sewer rate study
- Town of Chatham—MIS system purchase
- C-O-MM Water Department -- Water Rate Review (Read Report)
- Cotuit Fire District—21st Century Governance Study (Read Report)
- Town of East Bridgewater—Staff training
- Town of Foxborough—Interim staffing
- Town of Framingham—Multiple contracts
- Town of Franklin—Multiple contracts
- Town of Grafton—Staff training
- Town of Hopedale—Utility rates study
- Town of Hull—Multiple contracts
- Town of Marion - Multiple contracts
- Town of Northborough—Utility rates study -- Rate Study (
We would be pleased to provide you with a complete listing of contacts for these and our other past and present clients.