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Municipal Advisory Services for Utilities

Baker Tilly has national experience in developing long-term financial projections, determining revenue requirements and developing rate structures for utilities.

Municipal Advisory Services for Utilities

    1. Doug Baldessari

      Doug Baldessari

      CPA

      Partner

    2. Susan Borries Reed

      Susan Borries Reed

      J.D.

      Managing Director

    3. Brock J. Bowsher

      Brock J. Bowsher

      MPA

      Principal

    4. Andy Campbell

      Andy Campbell

      CPA

      Director

    5. Alyssa Glaser

      Alyssa Glaser

      CIPMA

      Managing Director

    6. Ben Hart

      Benjamin O. Hart

      CPA, CGMA

      Director

    7. Scott A. Miller

      Scott A. Miller

      CPA

      Partner

    8. Andre Riley

      Andre Riley

      MPA, MA

      Principal

    9. Jeffrey P. Rowe

      Jeffrey P. Rowe

      CPA

      Partner

    10. Jason G. Semler

      Jason G. Semler

      CPA

      Partner

    11. Tom Traciak

      Tom Traciak

      Director

    12. Eric J. Walsh

      Eric J. Walsh

      CPA

      Partner

    Utilities are constantly seeking new, better and more cost-effective solutions to meet the demand for services. Through a comprehensive approach, our team develops a customized financial plan for your utility and then effectively communicates the plan to help you meet your goals.

      At a glance

      Owners of water, sewage, electric and stormwater utilities, not-for-profit water, regional water and sewer districts and special districts face ongoing challenges to sustain their resources. Constantly increasing quality standards, new federal mandates and regulatory compliance are just the beginning. Baker Tilly advisors can strategically help you anticipate and plan for tomorrow’s needs, today.

      Solutions for utilities

      • Official statements and bond sale preparations
      • Presentations to bond rating agencies
      • Evaluation of bond insurance proposals
      • Competitive bond sales and electronic bidding services
      • Refinancing debt
      • Negotiated bond sales and private placements
      • Coordination of bond closings
      • Assistance to the trustee bank
      • Parity reports
      • Escrow verifications
      • In-progress construction reports
      • SRF financing
      • Rural development financing
      • WIFIA financing

      Capital planning

      • Debt management solutions
      • Long range capital planning and implementation
      • Project planning and financial development
      • Developing and evaluating funding alternatives
      • Financial presentations to elected officials and stakeholders

      Strategic planning

      • Fiscal assessments
      • Comprehensive financial plans
      • Long range strategic planning

      Utility rate design

      • Across the board rate analysis
      • Cost of service rate analysis
      • Regulatory commission support
      • Expert testimony
      • Wholesale cost of service

      Financial management

      • Audit preparation and financial reporting
      • Debt management planning for infrastructure projects
      • Financial management reports and budget assistance
      • Litigation support services/expert testimony
      • Negotiating inter-governmental agreements for utilities
      • Privatization and municipalization analysis relating to utility ownership
      • Studies of impact and fairness in utility wholesale charges
      • Sustainability planning
      • Arbitrage rebate calculations
      • Annual continuing disclosure filings
      • Debt management
      • Post-issuance compliance

      Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, LLC is a registered municipal advisor and controlled subsidiary of Baker Tilly US, LLP, an accounting firm. Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, is a member of the global network of Baker Tilly International Ltd., the members of which are separate and independent legal entities.