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5 Budget Decisions That Will Shape Local Government Through 2030
Thursday, 5 March, 2026
In this episode of Untangled, an experienced public-sector consultant walks through the five critical technology areas local governments must prioritize as they prepare 2026–2027 budgets.With AI now overtaking cybersecurity as the top strategic priority among state CIOs, agencies face mounting pressure to modernize—without overspending, reacting impulsively, or locking themselves into the wrong tools.This discussion covers:Why budgeting for AI products is a mistake—and what to fund insteadHow data quality and governance determine whether automation succeedsCybersecurity as an operational utility, not a one-time projectCloud and infrastructure modernization strategies that enable—not block—innovationERP replacement decisions and the 80/20 trap most agencies fall intoThe episode also outlines eight common budgeting mistakes to avoid, including reactive spending, software bloat, and underfunding foundational capabilities.Designed for city managers, finance directors, CIOs, procurement leaders, and elected officials, this conversation provides a strategic framework for making disciplined technology decisions that will impact agencies for the next decade—not just the next fiscal year.#LocalGovernment #GovTech #AIinGovernment #ERP #Cybersecurity #ITStrategy #DigitalTransformation #PublicSectorLeadership📅 Let’s Stay Connected:Hit subscribe so you don’t miss our latest episode. We also go live weekly with more industry insights, so be sure to join us! And if you’ve got questions, drop them in the comments—we’re here to help!Government IT Modernization and ERP Strategies for 2025: A Comprehensive Guide for Public Sector Transformation➡ https://conference.averoadvisors.com/2025reportTop Public Sector ERP Systems: : ➡ https://share.hsforms.com/1ee49ru4aSpe3x4ByzuqifgeexmlLearn More About Avero:➡ https://www.averoadvisors.comConnect With Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/averoadvisorsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/averoadvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/averoadvisorsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@averoadvisorsConnect With AV:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/verekar(865) 415-3848 | info@averoadvisors.com©2025. Avero Advisors. All Rights Reserved.
