by Sami Stroud | Apr 29, 2026 | Communications and Outreach, Managerial & Financial Leadership, Utility Management
©GettyImages via Canva.com For many utility professionals, handling the day-to-day tasks of operations, maintenance, repair and administration in their daily work comes naturally with experience. However, there may come a time in the careers of operators,...
by Sami Stroud | Apr 16, 2026 | Financial Management, Fiscal Planning & Rate Setting, General Management & Finance, Managerial & Financial Leadership, Rates, Utility Management
A Quick Review of the Series So Far: A budget involves forecasting revenues and expenses for the coming year and helps to ensure appropriate spending levels on the utility’s highest priority concerns. The budget provides a variety of benefits to everyone in the...
by Sami Stroud | Apr 15, 2026 | Financial Management, Fiscal Planning & Rate Setting, General Management & Finance, Managerial & Financial Leadership, Rates, Utility Management
A Quick Review of the Series So Far: A budget involves forecasting revenues and expenses for the coming year and helps to ensure appropriate spending levels on the utility’s highest priority concerns. The budget provides a variety of benefits to everyone in the...
by Sami Stroud | Apr 14, 2026 | Financial Management, Fiscal Planning & Rate Setting, General Management & Finance, Managerial & Financial Leadership, Rates, Utility Management
A Quick Review of the Series So Far A budget involves forecasting revenues and expenses for the coming year and helps to ensure appropriate spending levels on the utility’s highest priority concerns. The budget provides a variety of benefits to everyone in the utility...
by Sami Stroud | Apr 11, 2026 | Financial Management, Fiscal Planning & Rate Setting, General Management & Finance, Managerial & Financial Leadership, Rates, Utility Management
What’s a Budget and Why Do I Need One? A budget is a necessary component of properly managing any water system (drinking water, wastewater, or stormwater) and involves forecasting revenues and expenses for the coming year. The budget also helps to ensure appropriate...
by Southwest EFC | Mar 27, 2026 | Managerial & Financial Leadership, Workforce Development
Figure: Older and Younger Water Operators. Image generated with AI by WSU EFC in Canva. As experienced plant managers and superintendents approach retirement, many utilities may discover that the next generation of leaders simply hasn’t been prepared. The...
