Guidehouse
About Guidehouse
We support leaders at both the city and state level in implementing dynamic and efficient solutions for their constituents. Whether we’re assisting climate smart communities, building out processes for disaster resiliency efforts, attracting the top talent to public service, or delivering faster, customer-centered solutions, we ensure that public sector leaders are equipped with the tools, resources, and strategies they need to create a better future for everyone.
Our Global Experience
- 45 U.S. State Governments Served
- 500+ State & Local Government Experts
- $45B+ Federal Grants Facilitated to State & Local Government Entities
Our Services
We help budget officers, CFOs, internal audit teams, and agency finance departments with everything from finance strategy and transformation, to creation and maintenance of internal controls.
We have extensive experience helping governments across the full life cycle of talent management, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, development, and retention.
Our data protection program encompasses data governance and security, proactive system maintenance, and threat response. From strategy through implementation, we have the resources and the tools to guide you.
Constituent voices should be at the forefront of program and policy developments on a local and state level. Our team can help clarify constituent needs, identify key interactions to answer those needs, and point to the resulting satisfaction customers experience throughout the process.
Our team has worked with various state and local government programs to successfully execute multibillion-dollar programs from beginning to end, as well as to turn around failing programs by restructuring them.
We help state and local governments understand their role in environmental transformation by making a business case for action on climate change mitigation efforts, identifying opportunities, and developing strategies to reduce carbon in their communities.
Feeding kids during the summer requires county officials
The introduction of the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program marks a pivotal shift in addressing childhood hunger, especially during the summer when school meals are unavailable. This nationwide initiative, offering substantial grocery benefits, promises transformative support for over 29 million children, with a significant impact on communities facing systemic inequalities.
Why customer-centric strategy is vital for digital service adoption
The importance of a customer-centric strategy in digital service adoption for county governments is emphasized, highlighting the need for thoughtful design, clear communication, and multi-channel engagement to meet user expectations and improve customer experience.
Fighting opioid addiction – one life at a time
The opioid crisis, a major national issue, saw a 55% increase in drug overdose deaths from 2019 to 2022, with 75% involving opioids. Effective strategies to combat this include integrated care, policy enhancement, and technology, focusing on whole-person care and intervention opportunities to save lives.
Planning for the post-American Rescue Plan Act future
Guidehouse outlines strategies for state and local governments to sustain programs after the end of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) funding. It emphasizes the need for reassessing constituent needs, measuring program impact, and considering fiscal implications to ensure long-term viability and effective resource allocation for programs initially funded by SLFRF.
How voluntary benefits can help improve your employee benefit package
Voluntary benefits, tailored to diverse employee needs and often at reduced costs, are proving essential in enhancing employer benefit packages, attracting, and retaining talent, and addressing specific wellbeing issues across different age and income groups.
A countywide opioid misuse prevention campaign is easier to implement than you think
The Deterra Household Mailing Campaign delivers educational tools and deactivation pouches directly to homes. To save lives by tackling the opioid crisis.
From prevention to resilience: Strategies in wildfire mitigation
Explore a multifaceted approach to wildfire mitigation with Tidal Basin. From creating defensible spaces to early detection systems, discover strategies fostering resilient communities, protecting lives & property. Urgent action is crucial amidst rising wildfire risks. Learn more at TidalBasinGroup.com.
A breathing crisis: Rising concerns over U.S. air quality
Facing a stark rise in hazardous air quality, the U.S. grapples with the health implications of escalating pollutants. The alarming data from the American Lung Association urges a renewed focus on air quality management. Federal and local initiatives are in play, yet a unified approach is crucial to mitigate risks and safeguard public health.
Cybersecurity insurance can be affordable
Cybersecurity insurance rates rose significantly in 2022, with some policyholders experiencing up to 100% rate increases due to the evolving threat landscape and their own cybersecurity measures. CAI emphasizes the importance of understanding and improving an organization's cybersecurity maturity using the NIST 2.0 framework, which can not only strengthen protection against cyber threats but also potentially lower insurance premiums.
Equitable climate resilience (ECR) for local governments: Using data to drive decision making
Discover vital strategies for embedding social equity in your climate resilience plans.
Everything you need to know about artificial intelligence and GIS
Explore the transformative power of AI & GIS in county government operations.
How counties are taking control of constituent communication
Discover the best strategies for effective constituent communication.
How counties can extend the reach of drug disposal programs with at-home drug deactivation and disposal
Now is a critical time for counties to engage their communities in the prevention of drug misuse.