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Episode 322 of The HaltingWinter Podcast
Brought to you by Tyler Technologies
Local government doesn’t have a budgeting problem. It has a translation problem.
Every year, cities and counties pass budgets worth millions—sometimes billions—of dollars. And yet, ask a simple question: Where is our money actually going and what impact is it creating?
Most leaders can’t give a clear answer. Not because they aren’t capable. But because the system wasn’t designed for clarity. Budgets are built around departments, line items, and historical patterns. They tell you what was spent, but not what’s working. They show activity, but not impact. And that’s where the disconnect begins.
In Episode 322 of The HaltingWinter Podcast, Jesse Muñiz, Head of Customer Success at Tyler Technologies and former City of Albuquerque leader, breaks down what’s really happening behind the scenes. From sending hundreds of questions just to understand a single budget to discovering entire services hidden inside line items, Jesse shares why so many local governments struggle to translate spending into something meaningful and what it looks like to change that.
This isn’t about cutting budgets. It’s about understanding them. It’s about finally seeing:
Because when leaders can clearly translate spending into impact, they don’t just manage budgets better.
They lead better.
Listen to Episode 322: Jesse Muniz: The Budget Translation Problem
This episode is sponsored by Tyler Technologies, the leader in empowering the public sector with software solutions that connect data, streamline operations, and improve service delivery. From AI to budgeting solutions, Tyler helps local governments build stronger, more resilient communities.
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The HaltingWinter Podcast celebrates and elevates the people who power local government. Through in-depth conversations with leaders from cities, counties, and communities of all sizes, host Seth Winterhalter explores the journeys, challenges, and innovations happening in municipal leadership across America.
