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.

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Outcomes

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

Next step

Let's talk about fractional cio for your agency.

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