Insights and expertise that take our clients from public good to public great

Watson & Yates is a certified Woman-Owned Small Business that provides a variety of fiscal analysis, strategy, and transformation services for public and social sector clients. The firm's founding partners played a key role in the City of Detroit’s financial turnaround after the largest municipal bankruptcy in history, including a return to an investment grade credit rating and long-term fiscal stability.

Whatever your goals, we bring trusted advice and data-informed strategy to your decision-making process.

Our Services

  • Long Term Financial Plans

    Prepare for tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities with expert economic analysis.

  • ERP Implementation

    Lean-informed business process redesign to make the most of your new system.

  • Cost-Benefit Analysis

    Trusted experts with broad policy, fiscal, and administrative experience.

  • Fractional / Interim CFO Services

    Advance your management strategy - even during leadership transitions.

  • Program and Performance Evaluation

    Data-informed structures and analysis to find efficiencies and increase impact.

  • Revenue Forecasting

    We provide both nuanced analysis and the tools to help you keep it fresh, year after year.

  • Transition and Succession Planning

    Streamline your operations with new technology, while simultaneously growing your next generation of municipal leaders.

  • Fiscal Impact Analyses

    Inform your decision-making with expert scenario and cost analysis.

  • Staffing Studies

    Independent personnel analysis with a budgeteer’s perspective

  • Strategy and Transformation

    Fresh insights to solve tough fiscal problems and navigate change.

  • Executive Recruitment

    Tap our national network of strategic experts to find your next financial leader.