Government consulting

Services to help you deliver on your commitment to your stakeholders

Government consulting services to help you deliver on your commitment to constituents

We help government services organizations—including hundreds of state and local government units and agencies—across the country improve their performance through a comprehensive understanding of their business models, internal processes, objectives and daily realities. We ask the right questions, read between the lines, listen actively and think holistically—and we build relationships based on experience and trust.


We support various governmental organizations across:

Top government services industry trends

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Governance and risk: Organizations must strategically implement data integrity and classification practices that ensure public data is governed, managed and protected effectively.


Cybersecurity: Due to their vast amounts of sensitive data and critical infrastructure, government services organizations are prime targets for cyberthreats. This drives the need for stronger defenses, regulatory compliance and public trust in digital services.


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Modernization: Governments are embracing cloud scalability, AI-driven efficiency and advanced analytics to enhance public services while upholding robust security and data-driven decision making.


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Regulatory and policy changes: Governments must navigate shifting political priorities and regulatory landscapes while adhering to federal, state and local regulations. 


People

A dynamic workforce: Government organizations are prioritizing talent attraction, retention and reskilling while leveraging technology to boost employee engagement and productivity in a rapidly evolving skills landscape.


Grant administration: Effective grant management ensures transparent, compliant and efficient allocation of public funds to drive policy outcomes and community impact.

Webinar

Quarterly government services webinar series

Join us for a dynamic series of webinars designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities facing government organizations.

Thursday, September 11, 2025 | 1 p.m. ET

Challenges and risks in government services

Government leaders are under pressure to ensure that government entities function like businesses—delivering quality services, implementing efficient processes and setting standards that can withstand examination.

At the same time, in the face of ever-changing economic and political conditions, government organizations must function productively and show results, all while focused on achieving their higher mission: to preserve and protect the public interest.

RSM helps the government sector address a variety of unprecedented challenges: 

  • Reporting and compliance requirements. We help government entities establish controls to enhance accountability and transparency; reduce waste, fraud and abuse; and limit their exposure to risk.
  • Risk and internal controls. A wide range of risks could jeopardize government organizations’ ability to achieve strategic objectives. Inadequate or failed internal processes and systems— in addition to unanticipated external events and a changing political environment—can have a devastating effect on a government entity.
  • Business process reengineering and operational transformation. Any effort to streamline government operations must be aligned with the organization’s mission and strategy. It also must be measured by the results achieved.
  • Technology consulting. We help develop tailored solutions, whether they involve implementing a new information technology environment, migrating from a legacy platform or transforming business intelligence capabilities.
  • Aging infrastructure. Government organizations across the U.S. face significant challenges related to aging infrastructure—both physical and technological. We address aging infrastructure through integrated strategies that combine modernization, managed services, cybersecurity and stakeholder collaboration.

Grant management and compliance solutions

Work with a first-choice advisor that understands the complex challenges you face in the management and compliance of your government funding efforts.

RSM services that address government’s specific needs

RSM knows how government works and offers deep experience to government leaders.
Meet our government industry leaders
  • Jennifer Murtha
    National Industry Leader
  • Mary Goldsmith
    Government Relations Leader
  • John George
    Audit Industry Leader

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