"Director with Government Consulting Partners, Inc., has developed a broad background in local government consulting over 36 years, with a primary focus on cost of services and user fee rate development, cost allocation studies, and management auditing of government operations."
About Mark
J. Mark Carpenter is a seasoned director in local government consulting, bringing over 36 years of experience to his role at Government Consulting Partners, Inc. (GCP). Specializing in user fee studies, cost allocation plans, internal service fund (ISF) methodologies, compensation and classification, and management studies, Mark excels in preparing audit-ready documentation and Excel-based financial models. His career spans leadership in consulting firms and direct government roles, where he has managed budgets, enhanced revenue, and conducted operational audits to drive efficiency and fiscal responsibility for cities and counties across multiple states.
Career Highlights
2025 – Present: Director, Government Consulting Partners, Inc.
- Specializing in user fee studies, cost allocation plans, and ISF analysis for government agencies.
- Prepares audit-ready documentation and Excel-based financial models to support client needs.
2010 – 2015: Director, MGT Impact Solutions, LLC
- Managed government consulting practices in Texas and Virginia, focusing on finance, revenue enhancements, user fee rate development, ISF studies, jail rate studies, operations management audits, and administrative cost allocation studies.
2006 – 2010: Vice President, Matrix Consulting Group, LLC
- Conducted management audits of numerous governmental operations, including public safety, public works, parks and recreation, and development services.
1989 – 2006: Manager and Senior Manager, MAXIMUS, Inc. (also David M. Griffith)
- Performed local government cost analyses studies, including dual taxation studies, special assessments, user fee studies, cost allocation, and operational management audits.
- Managed over 20 compensation and classification studies for jurisdictions in multiple states.
1982 – 1989: Fiscal Administrator, City of Fort Worth, TX
- Managed staff responsible for Police Department budget development, human resources, payroll, and accounts receivable.
- Oversaw vehicles and communications equipment for a department with a $53M budget and over 1,400 staff.
Areas of Expertise
- User Fee Studies
- Cost Allocation Plans
- ISF Methodologies
- Compensation & Classification
- Management Studies
Education
- Master of Public Administration, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
- Bachelor of Arts, Davidson College (NC)