F&A’s playbook on modernizing procurement shows how the influx of federal funding makes it more important than ever to improve the process of government contracting
In a time of historic federal funding, government leaders and policymakers are feeling enormous pressure to use the opportunity to lift up historically disadvantaged populations and build the foundation for…
Governments & Work After COVID: An Opportunity for Transformation, a report prepared by Funkhouser & Associates in partnership with UKG, highlights the key opportunities for remote work with employees of…
Read Here Mark Funkhouser spoke at the West Virginia Municipal League’s 2023 Annual Conference about “Governing in an Age of Conflict.” Offering perspectives on navigating the volatility, uncertainty, complexity and…
Listen now What do brand Identity, civic engagement, public finance and local government have in common? Quite a lot, it turns out. Mark Funkhouser, former mayor of Kansas City, Missouri,…
KANSAS CITY, MO/WASHINGTON, D.C. – Funkhouser & Associates (F&A) and the National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) are pleased to announce a joint initiative to support strategic planning and…
Read Mayor Funk’s advice for smaller cities and towns on how to cultivate authentic, homegrown economic development.
By Mark Funkhouser I recently had the pleasure of participating in the 12th annual Municipal Finance Conference, which showcased the latest research on municipal finance by market stakeholders, regulators and…
Many job-seekers look for meaningful, challenging careers where they can make a positive impact on society. But career options in public service — and especially in local government — often are overlooked.
This year, we hosted a series of roundtables with city and county leaders in three states to explore how local government can support fiscally sustainable, equitable communities. Funkhouser & Associates hosted…
Funkhouser & Associates hosted a series of roundtables with local government officials this year, in partnership with ResourceX. Leaders in Virginia, Texas and Florida convened to learn and share ideas…
Funkhouser & Associates hosted a series of roundtables with local government officials this year, in partnership with ResourceX. Leaders in Virginia, Texas and Florida convened to learn and share ideas…