Public sector power hour

An insightful one-hour webinar designed to equip public sector leaders with the knowledge and tools to develop comprehensive sustainability plans. As population dynamics shift, infrastructure investments grow, and the need for efficiency increases, it is crucial for public sector entities to address these challenges proactively. We will discuss current economic, housing, and population trends and explore strategies to make data-driven decisions to ensure a sustainable future. 

Similar to strategic plans, a workforce succession plan is essential for maintaining smooth operations when employees depart. Join Baker Tilly for a panel discussion on creating and implementing workforce succession plans in the public sector. Discover how these plans can help prevent service interruptions and support long-term objectives.

In the dynamic landscape of the public sector, the significance of strategic planning cannot be overstated. Join Baker Tilly for an insightful webinar where we will explore the essential components of effective strategic planning.   Learn how to proactively evaluate the current state of your organization, analyze external factors, set objectives and develop a roadmap for future success. This session is designed to equip public sector professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate challenges and drive positive outcomes for their communities.

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow in popularity and importance, driving productivity and collaboration across teams, departments, systems and organizations. While this technology provides unparalleled efficiencies, your organization should take steps prior to implementing AI to ensure you reap all the benefits this technology can offer. Join Baker Tilly for a discussion on the opportunities AI can provide public sector entities and how your organization can prepare for success. We’ll walk through the process of how to get started on your AI journey.

The cybersecurity landscape is evolving, and public sector organizations often feel like they are constantly defending against the latest cyber risks, regulations and trends. Recent headlines show that even established organizations are vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks. While sophisticated hacking is a threat, it is rarely the main cause of data breaches. Organizations must understand their unique vulnerabilities and cybersecurity processes to mitigate risks. In this session, Baker Tilly’s cybersecurity specialists have spent the past year observing key trends and provide a full breakdown of what organizations need to know about trending risks and mitigation strategies. 

As cities and counties grapple with rising costs, aging infrastructure and volatile revenues, achieving long-term fiscal sustainability has never been more critical.  This session provides local government leaders with a practical framework for developing and implementing a fiscal sustainability plan grounded in realistic long-range forecasting. Participants will learn of the importance of a realistic and dynamic long-range financial forecast to identify structural budget gaps and how to identify viable fiscal strategies to address those gaps. The session will explore how to evaluate and package revenue and expenditure options using real-world case studies from cities that have successfully engaged stakeholders, built public trust, and adopted fiscally sound plans. 

This webinar provided public sector plan sponsors with practical insights into improving retirement plan efficiency and governance. It covered how plan design, investment options and administration can influence costs and participant outcomes, particularly in government and not for profit settings.

Attendees learned how to benchmark recordkeeper fees, evaluate investment lineups and apply outcome-based data to enhance value. The session also addressed fiduciary responsibilities, using real-world case studies to highlight common pitfalls and offer actionable steps for stronger oversight.

Energy and infrastructure grants from federal, state, regional and private sources are essential to budgets, funding critical infrastructure, public safety and community revitalization projects. While local governments rely primarily on property, sales and other taxes for revenue, grants can provide tremendous opportunity for small to mid-size communities to diversify their revenue. Communities can leverage grants to plan infrastructure-led growth and provide stability amid leadership transitions and fiscal recovery efforts. This session will explore how your community can leverage grant funding to unlock economic goals. 

With more states requiring salary disclosure in job ads and new hires asking tougher questions about pay, public sector agencies must rethink how their compensation systems support recruitment, compliance, and the overall compensation philosophy. Learn how to design and communicate pay ranges that attract talent and meet legal requirements, avoid common pitfalls that create internal equity issues or legal risk, and use pay transparency as a strategic advantage—not just a compliance checkbox.