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Managing finances for a municipality means keeping budgets, expenditures, financial records and reporting organized across departments and funds. SmartFusion provides financial management software made specifically for local governments and public sector organizations, giving finance teams the tools they need to manage financial activity, improve efficiency and maintain a clear view of their organization’s financial performance.
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Accountants
Treasurers
Controllers
Bookkeepers
Purchasing Teams
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Local Government Finance PlatformFinancial Management Built for Municipalities
Local government finance has requirements that are different from those of a typical business. Municipalities manage multiple funds, departments, programs, accounts and spending requirements while maintaining accurate records and meeting reporting standards.
SmartFusion is designed around those needs. Its fund accounting tools standardize financial data, reduce manual entry and support routine processes across the organization. Finance teams can manage financial activity with greater consistency while departments can work from connected information instead of maintaining separate records.
SmartFusion also brings budgeting, purchasing, accounts payable, fixed assets and other financial processes into the same environment.
Financial Management Built for Municipalities
Local government finance has requirements that are different from those of a typical business. Municipalities manage multiple funds, departments, programs, accounts and spending requirements while maintaining accurate records and meeting reporting standards.
SmartFusion is designed around those needs. Its fund accounting tools standardize financial data, reduce manual entry and support routine processes across the organization. Finance teams can manage financial activity with greater consistency while departments can work from connected information instead of maintaining separate records.
SmartFusion also brings budgeting, purchasing, accounts payable, fixed assets and other financial processes into the same environment.
Manage Core Financial Processes in One System
SmartFusion gives local governments access to financial tools that cover key areas of municipal financial management.
| Financial area | What SmartFusion helps you manage |
Fund accounting | Financial activity across funds, programs and locations |
Budget preparation | Department requests, budget versions, salary forecasting and planning |
Accounts payable | Vendor invoices, payments and payment records |
Purchasing | Requisitions, purchase orders and approval workflows |
Fixed assets | Capital equipment, asset status and depreciation |
Bank reconciliation | Cash accounts and electronic payment reconciliation |
Financial reporting | Financial activity, account information and historical records |
Fund Accounting and Financial Records
Keep financial activity organized across the funds, programs and locations that matter to your municipality. SmartFusion's Fund Ledger lets organizations structure accounts around their reporting needs and access detailed financial information when it is needed.
Multiple cash accounts and electronic payment reconciliation also make it easier to keep financial records organized and current.
Budget Preparation and Planning
Budget preparation often involves information from multiple departments and several stages of review. SmartFusion provides tools for managing budget requests, tracking versions and forecasting salary expenses as part of a structured budgeting process.
Once a budget is approved, it can transfer directly to the Fund Ledger for the new fiscal year, connecting budget preparation with ongoing financial management.
Accounts Payable
Manage vendor payments and related records within the financial system. SmartFusion's Accounts Payable tools help finance teams process payments, track payment activity and maintain a history of invoices and transactions.
Automation can reduce duplicate data entry and common errors while giving finance teams greater visibility into cash flow and payment activity.
Purchasing
Keep purchasing activity connected to the rest of your financial operations. SmartFusion supports purchase order management, requisition entry and customizable approval processes, with purchasing integrated with Fund Ledger, Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets.
This gives finance and purchasing teams a clearer view of requests, approvals and purchase activity throughout the purchasing cycle.
Fixed Asset Management
Maintain better visibility into capital equipment and other fixed assets. SmartFusion's Fixed Assets module tracks asset status and calculates depreciation across different accounts and fund sources.
Detailed reporting also gives finance teams a clearer record of their capital equipment and related financial information.
Bank Reconciliation
Keep cash accounts and payment activity organized with bank reconciliation tools. SmartFusion supports multiple cash accounts and electronic payment reconciliation, helping finance teams keep financial records aligned with banking activity.
Keep Budget Activity Connected to Financial Operations
Budget planning does not end when a budget is approved. Finance teams still need to monitor expenditures, review financial activity and compare current information against the organization's plans.
Budget versions, department requests and salary forecasting can be managed during preparation, while approved budgets can move into the Fund Ledger for the new fiscal year.
Budget preparation tools include:
Department budget requests
Budget version tracking
Salary forecasting
Revenue and expenditure projections
Detailed payroll budgeting
Comprehensive reporting
Transfer of approved budgets to the Fund Ledger
Improve Visibility Across Municipal Finances
SmartFusion helps local governments maintain visibility into areas such as:
Fund and account activity
Budget information
Expenditures
Purchasing activity
Vendor payments
Cash accounts
Fixed assets
Historical financial information
Finance information is used by more than the finance department. Department managers, purchasing teams, administrators and other municipal stakeholders may all need access to financial information to carry out their responsibilities.
When financial functions operate within a connected system, it becomes easier to maintain consistent information across departments and review activity in context.
Local Government Finance PlatformSupport Financial Reporting and Audit Preparation
Financial reporting depends on accurate, organized records. Municipal finance teams need to be able to review transactions, account information and other financial activity when preparing reports, conducting internal reviews or getting ready for an audit.
SmartFusion centralizes financial information and provides reporting tools that make financial data easier to access and review. Fund, account and transaction information can be organized according to the municipality's reporting needs, while detailed records provide a useful history of financial activity.
Support Financial Reporting and Audit Preparation
Financial reporting depends on accurate, organized records. Municipal finance teams need to be able to review transactions, account information and other financial activity when preparing reports, conducting internal reviews or getting ready for an audit.
SmartFusion centralizes financial information and provides reporting tools that make financial data easier to access and review. Fund, account and transaction information can be organized according to the municipality's reporting needs, while detailed records provide a useful history of financial activity.
Connect Finance With the Rest of Your Municipal Operations
Financial management does not operate separately from the rest of a municipality. Billing, revenue, payroll, human resources and citizen-facing services all contribute to the information local governments need to manage their operations.
SmartFusion's broader platform includes:
Financial Management
Manage fund accounting, budgeting, financial activity and related processes with tools built for local government.
Billing & Revenue
Maintain consistent and accurate data for utilities, business licenses, permits and other fee-based services.
Payroll & Human Resources
Manage the employee life cycle and maintain a comprehensive view of workforce information.
Citizen Engagement
Provide web-based tools that support communication and interaction between local governments and their communities.
Financial Tools for the People Managing Your Municipality's Finances
SmartFusion supports the different roles involved in municipal financial operations.
Role | Financial priorities |
Finance Officer / Director | Financial oversight, reporting, budgeting and organizational visibility |
Accountant | Financial records, transactions, reconciliation and reporting |
Treasurer | Financial activity, cash accounts and oversight |
Controller | Financial accuracy, reporting and process control |
Bookkeeper | Daily financial records, payments and transaction management |
Purchasing | Requisitions, purchase orders and approval workflows |
Why Local Governments Choose SmartFusion
With SmartFusion, municipalities can:
Manage financial activity across funds, programs and locations
Prepare and manage budgets
Track revenue and expenditures
Process vendor payments
Manage purchasing and approvals
Track fixed assets and depreciation
Reconcile cash accounts and electronic payments
Maintain centralized financial records
Access detailed financial reporting
Share current financial information with stakeholders
Reduce repetitive manual data entry
Connect financial functions across departments
Local Government Finance PlatformA More Connected Approach to Municipal Financial Management
Local governments need financial systems that can handle the complexity of municipal operations without making everyday work more difficult. SmartFusion combines fund accounting, budgeting, purchasing, accounts payable, fixed assets and other financial tools in a platform built for public sector organizations.
SmartFusion is the future of financial management for local governments and public sector organizations.
A More Connected Approach to Municipal Financial Management
Local governments need financial systems that can handle the complexity of municipal operations without making everyday work more difficult. SmartFusion combines fund accounting, budgeting, purchasing, accounts payable, fixed assets and other financial tools in a platform built for public sector organizations.
SmartFusion is the future of financial management for local governments and public sector organizations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is municipal financial management software?
Municipal financial management software helps local governments manage financial records, budgets, expenditures, purchasing, payments, reporting and other core finance processes.
Can SmartFusion help with municipal budget preparation?
Yes. SmartFusion's Budget Prep tools support department requests, budget version tracking, salary forecasting and reporting. Approved budgets can then transfer to the Fund Ledger for the new fiscal year.
Does SmartFusion include accounts payable?
SmartFusion's Accounts Payable module supports vendor payments, payment tracking, invoice and payment records and related financial processes. It also includes automation intended to reduce duplicate entries and common errors.
Does SmartFusion support fixed asset management?
Yes. The Fixed Assets module helps municipalities track capital equipment, monitor asset status and calculate depreciation across different accounts and fund sources.
Can SmartFusion help with bank reconciliation?
SmartFusion supports multiple cash accounts and electronic payment reconciliation, helping finance teams organize and reconcile financial activity.
Who can use SmartFusion's financial management tools?
SmartFusion is designed for the people responsible for municipal financial operations, including finance officers and directors, accountants, treasurers, controllers, bookkeepers and purchasing teams.