71%
Cite insufficient staff capacity
as a delivery challenge
59%
Have a clear process for
developing their capital budget
36%
Deliver 70% or more
of their annual capital budget
Developing the Capital Plan
Self-reported strengths vs. challenges — % of respondents selecting each factor
Key gap: While 59% have a clear budget process, half (50%) say they lack sufficient data quality to inform decisions — suggesting the process exists but the inputs need work.
Delivering the Capital Plan
Self-reported strengths vs. challenges — % of respondents selecting each factor
The staffing crunch: Staff capacity is the dominant delivery barrier — cited by about 7 in 10 respondents, well ahead of the next most-cited challenge (43%).
5-Year Delivery Rate
% of annual capital budget delivered on average
Financial Tool Ratings
Average usefulness rating (1 = Low, 5 = High)
Who Responded
56 local governments by community type