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Transforming local governance with innovative strategies.
Expert Municipal Solutions Await
Transforming local governance with innovative strategies.
Shapiro Municipal Consulting
Pennsylvania-Focused Experience & Credibility
Shapiro Municipal Consulting brings deep, hands-on experience working within Pennsylvania’s municipal, fiscal, and regulatory framework. Brian Shapiro has served exclusively in Pennsylvania local government and understands the statutory requirements, reporting standards, and practical realities facing boroughs and townships across the Commonwealth.
Service & Expertise
Municipal Finance & Budgeting
- Annual and multi-year operating budget development.
- Capital Improvement Program (CIP) planning and prioritization.
- Fund balance policy development and financial sustainability analysis.
- Financial forecasting and scenario modeling.
- Board and public-facing financial presentations.
Accounting, Reporting & Audit Support
- General ledger review and internal control assessments.
- Audit preparation, coordination, and corrective action support.
- ACFR, PAFR, and management discussion assistance.
- Cash management and investment process review.
- Grant and restricted fund tracking.
Interim & Fractional Leadership
- Interim Finance Director, HR Director, or administrative leadership roles.
- Fractional finance support for small and mid-sized municipalities.
- Transition support during staff turnover or system changes.
- Mentorship and training for finance and administrative staff.
Human Resources & Labor Relations
- Payroll process review and optimization.
- Benefits administration support and compliance review.
- Labor contract analysis and collective bargaining support.
- Personnel policy review and implementation.
- Position classification, compensation, and organizational structure analysis.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Financial software evaluations and conversions (QuickBooks, ERP systems).
- Payroll and HR system integrations.
- Workflow documentation and standard operating procedures.
- Accounts payable, receivable, and utility billing process improvement
- Technology modernization planning.
Governance & Advisory Services
- Financial advisory support to elected officials and executive staff.
- Board action memos and policy development.
- Rate studies and user fee analysis.
- Operational assessments and best-practice benchmarking.
Welcome to Shapiro Municipal Consulting
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Pennsylvania-centric expertise allows Shapiro Municipal Consulting to provide guidance that is both technically sound and immediately practical—helping municipalities meet regulatory requirements while strengthening day-to-day operations and long-term financial health.
Meet Brian
Our Mission
Our Mission
Brian Shapiro is the founder of Shapiro Municipal Consulting, bringing more than two decades of hands-on experience in municipal finance, operations, and organizational leadership to local governments across Pennsylvania. He specializes in helping municipalities strengthen financial management practices, modernize systems, and navigate co
Brian Shapiro is the founder of Shapiro Municipal Consulting, bringing more than two decades of hands-on experience in municipal finance, operations, and organizational leadership to local governments across Pennsylvania. He specializes in helping municipalities strengthen financial management practices, modernize systems, and navigate complex operational and personnel challenges with clarity and confidence.
Brian holds a Master of Public Administration with a Certificate in City Management from Villanova University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from The Pennsylvania State University.
Experience
Our Mission
Experience
Brian has served as Finance Director, Human Resources Director, Township Manager, and Borough Manager for municipalities of varying size and complexity, with budgets ranging from $5 million to more than $35 million. His experience spans all core municipal finance functions, including budgeting, accounting, payroll, utility billing, capita
Brian has served as Finance Director, Human Resources Director, Township Manager, and Borough Manager for municipalities of varying size and complexity, with budgets ranging from $5 million to more than $35 million. His experience spans all core municipal finance functions, including budgeting, accounting, payroll, utility billing, capital planning, audit preparation, labor relations, and enterprise system implementations. He has advised elected officials, managers, and department heads on both day-to-day financial operations and long-term strategic planning.
Throughout his career, Brian has led organizations through financial system conversions, internal control improvements, and budget process reforms aligned with GFOA best practices. His work has contributed to nationally recognized achievements, including a GFOA Triple Crown Award, and has been recognized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with the DCED Governor’s Award for Fiscal Excellence.
Experience & Credibility
Act 205 & Pension Compliance
- Experience supporting Act 205 actuarial reporting and coordination with municipal pension plans
- Review of employer contributions, Minimum Municipal Obligation (MMO) calculations, and budget integration
- Collaboration with actuaries, auditors, and payroll providers to ensure compliance and timely reporting
- Advisory support on pension funding strategies and long-term sustainability
DCED & State Reporting
- Familiarity with DCED financial reporting, budget submissions, and grant-related compliance
- Experience with DCED reviews, audits, and inquiries
- Recipient of the Pennsylvania DCED Governor’s Award for Fiscal Excellence, recognizing exemplary municipal financial management
GFOA Best Practices & Awards
- Extensive experience aligning budgets, policies, and financial reporting with Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) best practices
- Direct involvement in achieving nationally recognized GFOA awards, including a Triple Crown Award
- Support for municipalities pursuing GFOA budget, ACFR, and PAFR recognition
- Practical application of GFOA guidance to improve transparency, accountability, and decision-making
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