Compensation and Benefits

10 Steps to Reducing Personnel Costs

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When a local government is in financial distress, management will probably need to trim the personnel budget, as it typically represents a major share of the expenditure budget. The following ten steps are options to consider when looking to trim personnel costs. For more information, please visit GFOA’s Fiscal First Aid Resource Center.


  • Publication date: June 2025
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