Local Government Management Assessments
Increasing Effectiveness, Efficiency and Savings
Purpose
The Local Government Management Assessment (LGMA) is a tool offered by the Local Government Assistance (LGA) Division of the Comptroller’s Office to help Texas local governments:
- Operate efficiently and effectively;
- Identify savings and new sources of revenue;
- Comply with state laws; and
- Improve customer service.
What is an LGMA?
A LGMA is an on-site assessment of operations conducted by a team of Comptroller staff trained to assist local governments to constructively review and analyze the effectiveness of procedures and operating systems.
Reviewed areas may include:
- General Administration;
- Financial Management;
- Purchasing;
- Tax Administration;
- Budgeting and Strategic Planning;
- Administration and Collection of Court Costs, Fees and Fines;
- Asset and Risk Management
- Facilities Management; and
- Control Self Assessment.
How does an LGMA work?
- An elected official or other authorized local government official submits a completed questionnaire form and letter of request.
- The local government and CPA mutually agree on a schedule for the assessment team to visit the local government.
- A brief report will be sent to the local government with ideas and suggestions to increase operating efficiencies, improve revenue streams and reduce risk of loss.
How to request a Local Government Management Assessment:
Requests should be addressed to:
LGMA Coordinator
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Local
Government Assistance Division
Web site: http://www.texasahead.org/lga/
E-mail: local.govt@cpa.state.tx.us
Phone: (800) 531-5441, ext. 3-4679
Fax: (512) 475-1915
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 13528
Austin, TX 78711
Ph: (800) 531-5441, ext. 3-4679
Fax: (512) 475-1915