“We have a lot more confidence in the data that’s in and coming out of Euna Budget Professional. The security structure is much more robust, and it’s a powerful system. Some of the things that hadn’t ever worked correctly in the old system, we now have.”
— Laura Altizer, Former Budget Performance Manager, City of High Point
The City of High Point is located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina and received its name for being the highest point on the North Carolina Railroad between Goldsboro and Charlotte, historically an important advantage for the city’s industry and commerce. Known for its furniture and textiles market, High Point is often referred to as the “Home Furnishings Capital of the World,” drawing hundreds of visitors to the world’s largest Wholesale Home Furnishings Show. Proud of providing an optimum quality of life for the community, High Point is a safe and prosperous city, offering citizens a bright future full of opportunities.
Needs
High Point’s previous budgeting system lacked the functionality and flexibility needed to prepare accurate and efficient budgets. The city also struggled with data integrity, which required time-consuming data clean-up and left staff uncertain about the reliability of budget numbers. Additionally, the financial system was not user-friendly for non-financial staff, making it difficult for departments to manage their budgets effectively. High Point needed a solution that would streamline the budgeting process, improve data confidence, and allow non-financial staff to participate more easily.
Solution
The City of High Point selected Euna Budget Professional to overhaul its budgeting process, implementing the Operating, Personnel, Capital, and Performance modules. Euna Budget Professional provided a powerful, multi-user system that enabled collaboration, automation, and improved data management. With role-based security, automated workflows, and seamless integration with High Point’s ERP system, Euna Budget Professional allowed city staff to meet budget deadlines more efficiently and confidently.
Benefits
Powerful Functionality for Budgeting and Performance Management
Euna Budget Professional’s robust functionality enabled High Point to work efficiently on their general fund, enterprise fund, salaries, and capital budgets. With the flexibility to review, publish, or make corrections as needed, High Point streamlined their budgeting process. The ability to import and export data made it easier to manage wholesale changes, and non-financial staff found it simpler to work on the budget without the limitations of the previous system.
Automated Processes for Efficient, Time-Saving Budgeting
Euna Budget Professional automates key processes, including entering, approving, reviewing, and promoting the budget. This automation saved significant time and allowed non-financial staff to participate in the budgeting process through easy-to-use dashboards. High Point’s departments now rely on the system for managing budget submissions and making changes without needing external paperwork.
Exceptional Customer Service and Expertise
High Point has benefited from Euna Budget Professional’s exceptional customer support, with easy access to resources like step-by-step videos, webinars, and a knowledgeable customer success team. Whether needing a refresher on specific functionalities or help with integration, High Point staff always found the support they needed just a phone call away.
Improved Data Integrity and Confidence
Euna Budget Professional has eliminated the issues of data integrity that plagued High Point’s previous system. With improved processes for uploading actuals and managing budget data, the city now has greater confidence in their financial data. The ability to accurately manage and track budgets has reduced the need for time-consuming clean-ups and provided High Point with a new level of confidence in their budget numbers.
“Euna Budget Professional is a good, solid company to work with and interested in growing to meet the needs of customers. The company is interested in going into new areas of budgeting. For example, mapping technology and transparency with OpenBook. They’re growing in the direction that budgeting is growing, so that’s a good thing.”
— Laura Altizer, Former Budget Performance Manager, City of High Point
Ready to Streamline Your Budgeting Process?
Euna Budget Professional has helped High Point improve its budgeting process by providing a powerful, flexible, and efficient solution. If your organization is looking for a way to streamline budgeting, improve data accuracy, and empower non-financial staff to participate in the process, request a demo today to learn how Euna Budget Professional can help you achieve your goals.
