Case Study: East Coast Migrant Head Start Project improves budgeting efficiency and user engagement with XLerant BudgetPak

East Coast Migrant Head Start Project shortens budgeting cycles in 6 weeks with XLerant

East Coast Migrant Head Start Project (ECMHSP) faced significant budgeting challenges due to its decentralized, seasonal operations. Their previous method relied on error-prone Excel spreadsheets that were difficult to consolidate, and an initial software solution failed because it was not user-friendly for their non-financial staff. ECMHSP needed a system that could handle complex seasonality and empower center directors to manage their own headcount planning. They turned to XLerant's BudgetPak for a solution.

XLerant implemented its BudgetPak solution, which provided an intuitive, cloud-based platform for budgeting and forecasting. The implementation was smooth, taking only six weeks, and included comprehensive training. The results included much higher user engagement and ownership of budgets. The solution delivered significant time savings; generating crucial reports that once took weeks now takes moments. The budget cycle was completed much faster, and users benefited from features that carried over notes and justifications from year to year.

East Coast Migrant Head Start Project (ecmhsp)