Our Services

Comprehensive Municipal Consulting Solutions

PM Consultants provides expert financial and administrative consulting to municipalities and counties across New Jersey.

With over 100 years of combined experience, our team ensures financial stability, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency for local governments. Whether municipalities need temporary leadership, strategic planning, or financial restructuring, PM Consultants delivers tailored solutions when they are needed most.

We offer specialized services in municipal finance, tax management, legislative compliance, and strategic financial planning to help municipalities operate efficiently. Explore our key services below.

Why Municipalities Need These Services

Local governments face numerous financial and administrative challenges, including:

  • Budget Constraints: Limited resources require careful financial planning and prioritization.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Municipalities must adhere to complex state and federal regulations.
  • Leadership Vacancies: Key positions may become vacant, disrupting operations.
  • Financial Restructuring: Economic downturns may necessitate restructuring to maintain fiscal health.

PM Consultants fills these gaps by providing::

  • Certified municipal finance officers for financial oversight.
  • Tax management and collection optimization to improve revenue.
  • Regulatory compliance assistance to avoid penalties and ensure transparency.
  • Audit preparation and financial planning for long-term municipal stability.

Core Services

Municipal CFO Servicers

A Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO) plays a critical role in managing municipal budgets, debt issuance, financial disclosures, and audits. PM Consultants provides experienced CMFOs to support municipalities in need of financial oversight and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Budget Development & Multi-Year Planning
  • Debt Management & Issuance
  • Regulatory Financial Disclosures
  • Audit Preparation
  • Internal Controls & Risk Management
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Tax Management

Efficient tax collection is vital for municipalities to maintain public services and infrastructure. PM Consultants helps municipalities modernize tax collection systems, improve revenue streams, and manage delinquent accounts effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Property Tax Assessment Assistance
  • Tax Collection Process Optimization
  • Delinquent Tax Recovery Strategies
  • Billing & Payment System Enhancements
  • Taxpayer Communication & Billing
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Legislative Compliance

Municipalities must comply with strict state and federal regulations to avoid penalties and funding issues. PM Consultants ensures local governments meet all compliance requirements through policy audits, regulatory reporting, and governance training.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Regulatory Reporting & Documentation
  • Municipal Code Compliance Audits
  • Ethics & Governance Training
  • State & Federal Grant Compliance
  • Public Records & Open Government Compliance
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Financial Planning & Audits

Long-term financial stability is crucial for municipalities to manage budgets, secure funding, and ensure responsible spending. PM Consultants helps municipalities develop financial strategies, prepare for audits, and optimize fiscal policies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Multi-Year Budget Forecasting
  • Debt Issuance & Financial Risk Management
  • Internal Financial Audits
  • State & Federal Audit Preparation
  • Revenue Diversification Strategies
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Additional Financial & Administrative Services

Beyond our core services, PM Consultants offers specialized financial and administrative solutions tailored to the unique needs of municipalities.

Strategic Financial Planning

We specialize in multi-year budget forecasting and debt issuance strategies, ensuring municipalities plan for financial stability while meeting public service obligations.

Regulatory Financial Disclosures

PM Consultants helps municipalities prepare annual debt statements, supplemental debt statements, and other financial reports to maintain compliance with strict state and federal regulations.

Training & Mentorship

We mentor and train municipal employees, helping them earn financial certifications and gain hands-on experience in municipal finance.

Transition Management

When key personnel retire or leave unexpectedly, PM Consultants ensures smooth transitions by stepping in temporarily while municipalities recruit permanent replacements.

Salary Surveys

We conduct salary surveys across similar townships, providing municipalities with accurate compensation data to support employee negotiations.

Efficiency Studies

PM Consultants streamlines financial + tax offices by:

  • Implementing best practices for financial management
  • Ensuring separation of duties to prevent fraud
  • Conducting budget analysis for cost-saving opportunities
  • Developing overtime reduction strategies for key departments

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Due to the shortage of experienced municipal finance professionals, PM Consultants assists in:

  • Running recruitment campaigns
  • Screening qualified candidates
  • Contacting references and past employers
  • Providing expert recommendations based on 20+ years of industry experience

Expert Witness Services

PM Consultants also serves as an expert witness in municipal and county financial matters, providing credible analysis and testimony in legal proceedings.

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PM Consultants is dedicated to strengthening New Jersey municipalities by providing expert financial management, training, and strategic consulting. Whether you need a CMFO, tax management services, compliance support, or financial planning assistance, we are here to help.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can support your municipality’s financial and administrative needs.