Firm Profile

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Offices in WA, OR and CO

About FCS GROUP

FCS GROUP, established in 1988, provides utility rate and fee consulting, utility management consulting, financial planning and analysis, and economic services to public sector clients inclusive of city and county governments, municipal corporations, ports, special purpose districts, and state agencies.

As an independent and objective firm, FCS GROUP has delivered high-quality, cost-effective consulting services in over 3,000 engagements and served more than 550 clients. Our staff of 30 serves clients throughout the western United States and Canada from locations in Redmond, Washington, and Lake Oswego, Oregon.

Our Mission

Our mission is to facilitate sound decision-making and management by public officials and stakeholders. We accomplish this by providing a solutions-oriented, analytical approach to public sector financial and management issues and programs.

Professional Backgrounds

FCS GROUP’s management team includes professionals with backgrounds in public administration, management, finance, accounting, economics and engineering disciplines. These analytically-focused perspectives equip us to address government finance, public reserve fund, IT and operational challenges while maintaining fixed attention on organizational sensitivities, policy drivers, and stakeholder priorities.

Solutions

Utility Rate and Fee Consulting

Our Utility Rate and Fee Consulting practice serves water, wastewater, stormwater, reclaimed water, solid waste, electric, and transportation clients. We have performed more than 2,000 utility finance and rate development projects ranging from defining revenue requirements and building comprehensive financial modeling tools to performing long-term capital management strategies and developing full cost-of-service rates.

Learn more about our Utility Rate and Fee Consulting practice here.

Utility Management Consulting

Our Utility Management Consulting group supports city, county and district utilities by offering tailored business management and technology solutions. We have assisted with the formation and merger of utilities, developed detailed asset management programs, implemented efficiency-directed IT systems and negotiated complicated wholesale agreements—helping utilities maintain their resiliency in an ever changing world.

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Financial Planning and Analysis

Our Financial Planning and Analysis consultants specialize in helping local and state governments, regional agencies and public safety entities address and solve issues involving policy objectives, public finance and cost recovery, and organizational performance.

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Economic Services

Our Economic Services group provides a unique combination of skills and knowledge about public sector infrastructure in order to support municipal goals of attracting business, creating jobs, enhancing public space and forming economically vital, sustainable communities.

Learn more about our Economic Services practice here.