A Partnership to Modernize Local Government Budgeting
Envisio and Tyler Technologies have entered into a new partnership designed to help local governments modernize how they plan, fund, and measure their work. The collaboration brings together tools that support priority-based budgeting (PBB), strategic planning, and performance management—anchored in the principles of the Rethinking Budgeting guidelines. The aim is practical: align money with community priorities, track what happens, and adjust based on results.
Shared Commitment to Rethinking Budgeting
Both organizations are deeply committed to the Rethinking Budgeting initiative led by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), in collaboration with the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and the National League of Cities (NLC). Envisio and Tyler have each contributed to shaping this enhanced approach to budgeting—an approach increasingly recognized as a formal operating system for local governments that want to connect planning, resources, and outcomes.
Helping Local Governments Get Ready
Working with GFOA, the partners helped develop a readiness assessment to guide governments in evaluating and redesigning their budget processes. The tool gives finance and management teams a structured way to understand what’s working, what’s not, and where to start. The goal is a more responsive and transparent process that keeps pace with changing community needs.
Why Modernize Budgeting Now?
Traditional line-item budgeting can’t always keep up with fast-changing priorities or expectations for transparency. Many local governments are looking for a better way—one that’s adaptable, data-informed, and accountable to residents and elected officials alike. Modernization isn’t about adding complexity; it’s about creating clarity around what the community values and how dollars support those values.
Tie Dollars to What Matters
Priority-based budgeting helps agencies examine where their money goes and align those dollars with clear community objectives. It’s a method that makes outcomes the focus, not just costs. The result is stronger performance and a clearer public understanding of how taxpayer funds are used. Of course, alignment alone isn’t enough; measuring and managing progress is essential to maintain visibility and accountability.
Linking Strategy, Budget, and Performance
A core principle of Rethinking Budgeting is straightforward: realign resources to match priorities, and then verify that the work delivers. When budget allocations are tied to actionable plans, governments can measure outcomes, learn from the data, and refine strategy over time. Stefan Baerg, Chief Revenue Officer at Envisio, underscored this point, noting that Envisio provides the framework organizations need to put outcome-based budgeting into practice and manage it day to day.
The Tyler–Envisio partnership brings together Tyler’s expertise in Priority Based Budgeting and Envisio’s strength in performance management. That combination helps governments tie dollars to strategy, track progress, and show results. The payoff is tangible: clearer priorities, better decisions, and more transparency for staff, officials, and the community.
One Connected Solution for Local Governments
Chris Fabian, Tyler’s senior director of product strategy for ERP Budgeting, emphasized that budgeting is the foundation for improving community outcomes. He explained that Priority Based Budgeting embeds strategic priorities into the budget, while Envisio strengthens the approach by managing, tracking, and showcasing results. Together, the partnership offers a connected solution for local governments focused on meaningful, measurable improvements in operations.
About Envisio
Envisio is a leading strategic planning and performance management platform used by local governments. Municipalities, school districts, and public organizations rely on Envisio to execute plans, measure performance, report data, and make transparent decisions that build trust with their communities.
About Tyler Technologies, Inc.
Tyler Technologies (NYSE: TYL) provides integrated technology and software solutions for the public sector. Its offerings help governments operate more efficiently and transparently by connecting systems and turning insights into action. With more than 44,000 installations across 13,000 locations, Tyler supports public sector organizations at every level.
If you’d like to learn more, please reach out. The shared commitment from Envisio and Tyler to improve how local governments plan, budget, and perform continues to guide this work.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the core purpose of the Envisio–Tyler partnership?
The partnership is designed to help local governments connect strategy, budgeting, and performance. By combining priority-based budgeting with planning and performance tools, agencies can align resources with priorities and track measurable results.
How does Rethinking Budgeting shape this collaboration?
It serves as the guiding framework. Supported by GFOA and developed with ICMA and NLC, Rethinking Budgeting encourages governments to shift from line-item thinking to an operating system that links priorities, funding, and outcomes—an approach both partners champion.
What does Priority Based Budgeting actually change?
It shifts the focus from spending by category to investing in community priorities. Agencies analyze where funds go, align dollars with strategic goals, and then communicate how those choices support results that residents care about.
Where does Envisio fit in?
Envisio provides the planning and performance management framework—helping organizations execute their plans, measure progress, report data, and keep decisions transparent so outcome-based budgeting can work in practice.
What does Tyler Technologies bring to the table?
Tyler contributes deep expertise in Priority Based Budgeting and integrated public sector software. Its tools help embed priorities in the budget process and improve efficiency and transparency across government operations.
