SERVICES
Financial expertise for local governments and school divisions.
We bring senior public finance experience to the decisions that shape a community’s future, through engagements scoped to what you actually need.
What we do
Financial Services Consulting
Most small and mid-sized localities and school divisions navigate complex financial decisions without dedicated senior expertise. We change that, through project engagements and advisory relationships tailored to what you actually need.
Below is a representative selection of the work we do.
Capital Improvement Planning
Multi-year infrastructure and facility planning aligned with operational priorities, asset conditions, and long-term fiscal capacity.
Long-Range Forecasting
Five- and ten-year financial models that inform budget decisions before they become crises.
Budget Development
Operating and capital budget preparation, scenario modeling, and board-ready presentation support.
Grant Strategy
Identifying, sequencing, and positioning your locality to compete for federal and state funding.
Audit Preparation
Pre-audit review, documentation support, and process improvement to streamline annual audits.
Rate-Setting
Utility and fee rate analysis grounded in cost-of-service methodology and community context.
9th Street Partners provides financial analysis, planning, and consulting services to local public entities. We are not a registered Municipal Advisor under the Dodd-Frank Act and do not provide advice regarding the issuance of municipal securities. Clients requiring advice on specific financing transactions should engage a registered Municipal Advisor.
How it works
Simple. Fast. Accountable.
01
You contact us.
Whatever the project, we start by listening. We want to know what you're facing and why this work matters to you.
02
We scope the project.
You get a clear proposal, with a defined deliverable, timeline, and cost structure before any work begins.
03
You get senior-level work.
The person scoping your engagement is the person doing it. This is by design — because we know every job matters and that we're accountable for the outcome.