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Euna Solutions CEO Tom Amburgey and former Kansas City Mayor Mark Funkhouser will discuss findings from the 2026 State of Public Budgeting Report and practical steps public sector finance teams can take now
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ATLANTA & TORONTO — Euna Solutions:
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WHAT
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Euna Solutions®, a leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based software for the public sector, will sponsor a free live webinar presented by the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), “2026 State of Public Budgeting: Addressing Concerns with Reductions in State and Federal Funding,” on September 17, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET.
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The webinar will examine findings from Euna Solutions’ 2026 State of Public Budgeting Report, based on survey data from 46 public sector finance and budget leaders across North America. The research reveals a widening gap between the growing demands facing public finance teams and the tools and infrastructure available to address them.
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Among the report’s findings, 57% of public finance leaders expect further reductions in state or federal funding, while 43% are already managing budget shortfalls. At the same time, many organizations continue to rely on spreadsheets, manual processes, and disconnected systems for critical budgeting activities.
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During the webinar, Euna Solutions CEO Tom Amburgey and Mark Funkhouser, president of Funkhouser & Associates and former mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, will explore what these trends mean for public sector leaders and share five actions organizations can take now to strengthen their budgeting infrastructure and prepare for continued fiscal uncertainty.
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Webinar attendees will learn:
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- Why fiscal uncertainty is changing how public sector budgets are built and defended
- Where manual tools and disconnected processes create the greatest friction and risk
- How the compliance landscape is affecting public sector finance teams in 2026
- How organizations are approaching scenario planning and forecasting amid uncertainty
- Where AI adoption stands and what more forward-looking organizations are doing differently
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WHO
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Tom Amburgey, Chief Executive Officer, Euna Solutions
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Tom Amburgey is the chief executive officer of Euna Solutions, the leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based solutions for the public sector. In his role, Tom leads the overall strategic direction of Euna by collaborating closely with teams across the company to spearhead growth initiatives and ensure an exceptional and differentiated customer experience. With more than 20 years of government technology experience, Tom has held leadership positions with government technology solutions providers and served as the CIO of two local municipalities. Tom is passionate about supporting the public sector with the goal of leaving a positive impact on communities across North America.
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Mark Funkhouser, President, Funkhouser & Associates
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Mark Funkhouser, president of Funkhouser & Associates, is a municipal finance expert who has spent decades in government service. As the mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, during the Great Recession, Mark made the tough choices to put his city on the path to fiscal sustainability. That experience, his long tenure as an auditor and his most recent post as the publisher of Governing magazine have made him a trusted and credible advisor to government officials across the country. Mark also is the founder of the International Center for Performance Auditing (ICPA) and a founding member of the Association of Local Government Auditors (ALGA). He has dedicated much of his career, research and writing to advancing the public sector performance auditing profession and strengthening its real-world impact. Mark holds a master’s degree in social work from West Virginia University, an M.B.A. from Tennessee State University, and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in public administration and urban sociology from the University of Missouri at Kansas City.
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Date:
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Thursday, September 17, 2026
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1 – 2 p.m. ET
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Location:
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Virtual
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To register for this free virtual event, click here.
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About Euna Solutions
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Euna Solutions
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is the leading provider of purpose-built, cloud-based software designed to streamline procurement, budgeting, payments, and grants management for public sector and government organizations. Euna’s AI-powered features and intelligent automation help organizations make better-informed decisions, ensure compliance, empower collaboration, and reduce administrative burden. Euna’s full-cycle financial suite supports more than 3,600 organizations across North America in building trust, enabling transparency, and driving positive community impact. Recognized on Government Technology’s GovTech 100 list, Euna Solutions is committed to advancing public sector innovation. To learn more, visit
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