DCCM provided on‑call program management and advisory services to White County, Georgia, supporting the preparation of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) and Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) referenda. Working under the direction of the County Manager, DCCM served as a trusted advisor and extension of County staff, delivering targeted expertise and additional capacity throughout the engagement.

DCCM supported each phase of SPLOST and FLOST pre‑referendum planning, guiding County leadership from early program development through ballot readiness. The team established critical timelines and milestones, prepared revenue projections, and collaborated closely with management, senior staff, and department directors to develop fiscally realistic and voter‑ready project lists. This work included defining project goals and scopes, validating cost estimates, and aligning proposed projects with anticipated revenues to ensure long‑term program viability.

The team supported the preparation and coordination of required intergovernmental agreements, resolutions, and referendum documentation, while monitoring statutory deadlines, election advertising, and compliance requirements associated with the November 2024 SPLOST referendum and the November 2025 FLOST referendum.

To promote transparency and informed decision‑making, DCCM assisted with the development and coordination of public education materials explaining the purpose, structure, and allowable uses of SPLOST and FLOST revenues. Services included guidance on best practices for public information efforts, clarification of allowable “do’s and don’ts” to distinguish education from advocacy, and support for online and presentation materials used on County platforms and at public meetings.

In addition to referendum support, DCCM assisted the County Manager and Finance Department with preparation of the FY2025 proposed budget. This work included collecting and analyzing financial data, supporting revenue and expenditure assumptions, and assisting in the development of a balanced and realistic budget for consideration and approval by the White County Board of Commissioners.

Through this flexible, on‑call engagement, DCCM delivered integrated budgeting and referendum support that strengthened White County’s financial planning efforts, enhanced intergovernmental coordination, ensured compliance with legal and procedural requirements, and helped County leaders communicate clearly and effectively with the community.