Practice 03
Fractional CIO
Executive-grade technology leadership, sized to your budget.
Not every agency needs — or can fund — a full-time CIO. Our Fractional CIO service embeds a senior technology executive into your leadership team on a recurring cadence, giving you the counsel, governance, and vendor accountability a modern public agency requires.
Discuss this practiceOutcomes
What success looks like.
- A written technology strategy tied to your strategic plan
- Vendor and contract oversight that recovers real dollars
- Credible technology voice at council or board meetings
- Mentorship for existing IT staff
Deliverables
What you receive.
- Quarterly technology roadmap and budget input
- IT governance framework and steering committee facilitation
- Vendor performance reviews and contract negotiation support
- Council, board, and executive briefings
- Direct escalation line for the city manager or administrator
Engagement model
How we work together.
Retainer-based, typically 1–4 days per month, with a 12-month minimum.
Ideal for
Who we serve.
- Small and mid-sized municipalities
- Special districts and authorities
- Agencies between permanent CIO hires