TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTING SERVICES
EXPERIENCE
PEL is the premier public policy think tank for local and state government issues in Pennsylvania. With offices in Harrisburg and Wilkes-Barre ad affiliated organizations in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, we draw on resources and experience from across the state and offer a non-partisan approach to public policy research and technical assistance. Using qualitative and quantitative data analysis to draw fact-based conclusions and make practical recommendations, we have been a trusted source of information since 1936.
Our clients range from state and local governments to foundations, municipal associations, business groups, non-profit economic and community development organizations and similar groups that are seeking fact-based insight.
ACTION
In just the last 10 years, we have aided dozens of cities, boroughs and townships serving over a half million residents through expert financial and operational reviews that warn of likely deficits, expose problem areas and propose recommendations that are based on past experience and current trends.
Over 100 school districts throughout the state have used PEL for services such as enrollment projections, collective bargaining fact finding and more.
We have examined municipal distress, CDBG reform, intergovernmental services, state transportation issues, impediments to municipal and school district mergers, the effectiveness of state programs, regional policing, taxation reform, the impacts of policy changes on schools and local governments and more. Contact us today!
SAMPLE SERVICES
- Pennsylvania Strategic Management Planning Program Consultant
- Act 47 Distressed Municipalities Consultant
- General Public Policy Research
- Consolidation and Merger Analysis
- Home Rule Study Commission Staffing
- Dashboards and GIS Mapping
- General Data Research
- Financial Management Reviews
- Operations Reviews
- Shared Services and Intergovernmental Cooperation Expertise
- Financial Strategic Planning
- School District Demographics and Enrollment Projection Studies
- School District Fact Finding Support for Collective Bargaining
- School District Facilities Studies
- School District Attendance Analysis
RECENT MUNICIPAL CLIENTS
Altoona City
Carbondale City
Clearfield Borough
Concord Township
Corry City
Decatur Township
DuBois City
Duquesne City
Exeter Township
Farrell City
Hanover Borough
Harrisburg City
Hazleton City
Lawrence Township
Lemoyne Borough
Lock Haven City
Lower Swatara Township
Mahanoy City Borough
Meadville City
Monroe Township
Mount Union Borough
Nanticoke City
Oakland Borough
St. Marys City
Sandy Township
Scranton City
Shamokin City
Shenandoah Borough
Silver Springs Township
Tullytown Borough
Warren City
Waynesboro Borough
Wheatland Borough
West Chester Borough
West Hazleton Borough
Wyoming Borough
RECENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CLIENTS
Clearfield Area
Coatesville Area
Fleetwood Area
Harrisburg
Millersburg
Mohawk
Palmyra Area