Public Administration, Finance & Grant Management

Our team offers comprehensive Public Administration, Finance, and Grant Management services designed to empower municipalities and public agencies in achieving their strategic goals. Our Public Administration services include policy development, operational efficiency strategies, and transparent community engagement practices that build trust and foster collaboration. In the realm of Finance, we provide tailored solutions in budgeting, financial planning, and reporting, helping clients optimize resources and maintain fiscal health.

Our Grant Management services encompass every stage of the grant lifecycle, from identifying funding opportunities and securing awards to ensuring compliance and managing project budgets. With expertise in navigating complex public sector needs, CSS supports clients in delivering sustainable and impactful community projects.

Public Administration Services
  • Strategic planning and goal alignment for municipalities and public agencies.
  • Development and implementation of policies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Transparent communication strategies for public outreach and community engagement.
  • Compliance monitoring and reporting for local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Project management and coordination across departments for cohesive service delivery.
  • Training and professional development programs to improve staff performance.
Financial Services
  • Budget development and financial planning for sustainable growth.
  • Revenue forecasting and financial analysis to optimize resource allocation.
  • Comprehensive financial reporting and auditing support for transparency.
  • Debt management and capital financing strategies to fund key initiatives.
  • Financial policy creation and consulting to maintain fiscal health.
  • Customized financial solutions to meet the unique needs of each client.
Grant Management Services
  • Grant writing and application support to secure critical funding.
  • Grant compliance monitoring and reporting to meet funding requirements.
  • Management of grant disbursements and project budgets.
  • Strategic alignment of grants with community goals and project objectives.
  • Post-award management, including documentation, reporting, and audit preparation.
  • Identification of funding opportunities tailored to client needs and priorities.

Project Example: Financial Compliance Staff Support for Federal ARPA Funding and Other Programs,
City of Lynn

Working with input from the city’s designated staff members, Capital Strategic Solutions will develop a comprehensive recovery funding portfolio for the City of Lynn with funding streams to support the City’s Covid-19 pandemic disaster response and economic recovery. The portfolio will include reimbursement programs, stimulus funding, grants or loans from various federal or state programs, especially those identified in Covid-19 related state and federal legislation. Funding streams will include, ARPA, Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund, SLFRF and any other future federal acts that may provide funding to the city. CSS will also design and formulate processes for gathering public input with regard to this funding.

My administration’s partnership with Capital Strategic Solutions allowed our goals of transparency and inclusion to be at the forefront of community engagement. The CSS team always kept our goals in mind and has made a perceptible mark as we worked with residents to develop the City’s vision,

Mayor Jared Nicholson
City of Lynn