Who We Are:
Your Partners in Government Consulting

Government Consulting Partners, Inc. is a team of dedicated allies to local governments across the West, empowering cities and counties to navigate fiscal complexities with clarity and confidence. With a proven track record of delivering insightful analysis that goes beyond mere reporting, we help public agencies uncover trends, explore "what if" scenarios, and understand the "why" behind changes.

Our mission is simple: to demystify intricate financial systems, from internal service funds to indirect cost rates, ensuring sustainable compliance, optimized resources, and long-term success for the communities you serve.

Trusted Expertise:

Proudly serving some of the largest public agencies, including Sacramento, Inglewood, Santa Ana, Marin, Santa Barbara, and Sonoma, through multi-year contracts built on results and reliability.

Team-Centered Approach:

Our greatest resource is our seasoned team of specialists, each bringing decades of hands-on experience in government finance and operations.

Analytical Edge:

We don't just report data, we analyze it deeply to drive informed decisions, helping you achieve efficiency and fiscal health.

Services:
Our Major Services for City and County Governments

User Fee Studies

Ensure your fees are fair, defensible, and aligned with state law. GCP delivers full-cost user fee studies with clear documentation and Excel models that stand up to public scrutiny.

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Internal Service Funds (ISFs)

Transparent, sustainable, and compliant ISFs are critical for IT, fleet, insurance, and other internal services. GCP builds rate models and policies that align with SCO and federal standards.

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State Mandate Cost Reimbursement (SB 90)

GCP is California’s leading SB 90 advisor, with four full-time experts and statewide experience. We support agencies on test claims, reimbursement claims, and incorrect reduction claims.

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Indirect Cost Rate Proposals (ICRPs)

Maximize federal and state reimbursements with a defensible indirect cost rate. GCP prepares ICRPs that meet 2 CFR Part 200 requirements and protect your agency’s funding.

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Cost Allocation Plans (CAPs)

GCP designs cost allocation plans that are accurate, compliant, and easy for staff to update year after year. Our CAPs integrate seamlessly with user fees, federal funding, and ISFs.

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