Features

• General Ledger with multi-entity, multi-currency, and fund accounting support

• Accounts Payable & Receivable with automated workflows and vendor portals

• Budgeting & Forecasting tools with collaborative and version-controlled processes

• Fixed Asset Management with lifecycle tracking and depreciation tools

• Project Accounting for capital projects and grants

• Procurement & Purchasing modules with policy compliance controls

• Robust Reporting & Dashboards, including GAAP and GASB compliance support

• Workflow Automation to route approvals and reduce manual processes

• Audit Trail Logging and granular user permissions for compliance readiness

Benefits

• Audit-Ready Financials: Multiview prioritizes traceability, audit trails, and compliance, helping municipalities streamline annual audits and reduce risk.

• Strong Multi-Fund Accounting: Ideal for municipalities that must track restricted, unrestricted, and grant-based funding streams.

• Custom Reporting: End users can create custom reports with minimal IT help, improving transparency for council reporting or public release.

• Modular Flexibility: Municipalities can start with core financials and add inventory, procurement, or HR/payroll integration as needed.

• High-Touch Support: Known for white-glove implementation and ongoing customer service, which is often lacking in larger ERP vendors.

Potential Challenges

• Implementation Time: While thorough, the onboarding process can take several months, especially when migrating from non-standard systems.

• Cost: Multiview is not a budget option; the platform is priced for value but may be out of reach for smaller municipalities unless grant-funded.

• Interface Complexity: While powerful, the user interface may feel dense or outdated to users expecting modern, consumer-style design.

• Limited Public Sector Customization: While the platform handles municipal accounting well, some workflows (like permitting or constituent engagement) require third-party tools.

Target Audience

• Mid-sized to large municipalities seeking GASB-compliant, audit-ready financial management

• Finance departments that need multi-fund and multi-entity capabilities

• Cities transitioning off legacy software or consolidating multiple financial systems

• Local governments that prioritize reporting accuracy, workflow automation, and grant tracking

Pricing (if available)

Prospective buyers should expect to go through a discovery and quoting process tailored to their needs.

Multiview does not publish standard pricing. Costs typically include:

• One-time implementation fee (based on complexity, often in the mid-five-figure range)

• Annual or monthly subscription based on user count, module selection, and hosting preferences (cloud or on-premises)

• Optional support plans for ongoing training and configuration