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
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Long Term Financial Plans
Prepare for tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities with expert economic analysis.
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ERP Implementation
Lean-informed business process redesign to make the most of your new system.
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Cost-Benefit Analysis
Trusted experts with broad policy, fiscal, and administrative experience.
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Fractional / Interim CFO Services
Advance your management strategy - even during leadership transitions.
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Program and Performance Evaluation
Data-informed structures and analysis to find efficiencies and increase impact.
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Revenue Forecasting
We provide both nuanced analysis and the tools to help you keep it fresh, year after year.
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Transition and Succession Planning
Streamline your operations with new technology, while simultaneously growing your next generation of municipal leaders.
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Fiscal Impact Analyses
Inform your decision-making with expert scenario and cost analysis.
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Staffing Studies
Independent personnel analysis with a budgeteer’s perspective
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Strategy and Transformation
Fresh insights to solve tough fiscal problems and navigate change.
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Executive Recruitment
Tap our national network of strategic experts to find your next financial leader.