"With a desire to return to my roots, I have recently formed a small consulting firm with a minimal focus: calculating the full cost of local government services and guidance through any required federal or state approval process. Most GCP professionals have been with me for 30 years and across the firms mentioned below."
About Brad
J. Bradley Wilkes is a seasoned leader in local government consulting, with over 40 years of experience helping cities and counties optimize their fiscal operations. As the Founder and CEO of Government Consulting Partners, Inc. (GCP), Brad has dedicated his career to demystifying complex cost structures, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and empowering public agencies to achieve financial sustainability. His journey spans pioneering work in cost allocation and user fee studies to humanitarian efforts abroad, always grounded in a commitment to integrity and clear communication. Brad's expertise has supported hundreds of California governments, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust and results.
Client Success Stories
GCP is grateful for the confidence shown by both large and small local governments through multi-year contracts. Below are highlights of Brad's work, demonstrating the lasting value of our partnerships.
City of Inglewood, CA
For the past eight years, Brad has consulted annually with the city as it evolves from a suburban area to a world-class sports and entertainment hub. He has guided departments like building, planning, public works, and code enforcement through shifts in development focus. Currently, GCP is partnering on a comprehensive city-wide fee study covering recreation, police, public works, building safety, planning, code enforcement, housing, parking, and more.
City of Santa Ana, CA
Brad has collaborated closely with the City's public works and development divisions for seven years. Recently selected to expand services, he now oversees Indirect Cost Rate Proposal development for public works (submitted annually to Caltrans), full cost user fee calculations, and agency-wide cost allocation to distribute administrative costs across enterprise and general funds.
City of Sacramento, CA
Brad supports the city across GCP's core areas: cost allocation plan development, user fee analysis, and SB90 claiming. Early in his career, he established procedures and formats still in use today. After forming GCP, Brad and his team are thrilled to resume work with this prominent government, enhancing fiscal strategies for ongoing success.
Career Highlights
2014 – 2023: Senior Independent Consultant, MGT Consulting
- Led major projects for select California cities, focusing on cost allocation plan development, general fund user fee analysis, and navigating federal and state approval processes.
- Delivered tailored solutions that enhanced fiscal transparency and efficiency for local governments.
2008 – 2013: Humanitarian Work in East Africa
- Lived in East Africa and managed AID-funded projects for agencies like UNHCR, applying analytical skills to humanitarian initiatives and broadening perspective on resource management in challenging environments.
2002 – 2007: Founder and CEO, Public Resource Management Group (PRM)
- Established PRM to specialize in cost analysis for local government services, including user fee studies, cost allocation plans, and SB90 claiming.
- Grew the firm to serve hundreds of clients across the West, leading to its acquisition by MGT of America.
1999 – 2001: Section President and Executive Vice President, Maximus
- Managed the Western region office following the acquisition of DMG, driving exponential growth and success with local and state governments.
- Oversaw teams delivering high-impact consulting services, expanding market presence.
1982 – 1998: Vice President (Western Region), David Griffith and Associates (DMG)
- Began as a Junior Consultant and advanced to Vice President, concluding tenure when DMG was sold to Maximus.
- Pioneered procedures for cost allocation plans, SB90 claiming, and user fee calculations—formats still used in the industry today.
Consulting Philosophy
Areas of Expertise
- Full Cost Allocation of City Government
- 2 CFR Part 200 Cost Allocation
- Guiding Cities Through Federal and State Allocation Approval Processes
Education
- BA, Brigham Young University
- MBA, California State University