FocusForward is a comprehensive budgetary planning tool designed specificially for local governments.

FocusForward allows municipalities to forecast future revenues and expenditures based on historic data, and allows users to weigh the impact of new revenues and expenditures, or large capital projects.

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Recent Center Reports

An Analysis Of Public Sector Health Care Costs In California
A comprehensive analysis of statewide retiree health care costs in California.

An Analysis Of Public Employee Retirement Systems In California
A comprehensive analysis of statewide retiree health care costs in California.

Center Staff in the Press

"Victorville Losing Its Safety Net"
Dr. Steven Frates quoted in the Daily Press

"Spree of Violence Thrusts Group Back Into Spotlight"
Dr. Steven Frates quoted in the Pasadena Star-News

"Pension Deficit Rising: California Taxpayers Could Bare the Burden"
Dr. Steven Frates quoted in the Daily Press

"No Options for Counties on Pensions"
Dr. Steven Frates quoted in the Contra Costa Times