LINZ. Three Raiffeisenlandesbanks join together in the Linz-based company CommunalAudit and take over the majority there. 49 percent remain with founder Georg Platzer, the managing partner of the consulting firm Ramsauer & Stürmer. RLB Oberösterreich, RLB Niederösterreich-Wien and RLB Steiermark each hold 17 percent.
CommunalAudit has developed an analysis tool for communities with which you can analyze the finances, the level of management of the administration, the living environment and the strategic direction of a community very precisely and develop instructions for action. “The range extends from building land development to parking space management to tourism projects,” says Platzer. 360 communities have already been advised.
The Raiffeisen banks want to combine the offer with financing and service offerings from their company. (dm)
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Dietmar Mascher
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Dietmar Mascher
**Interview with Georg Platzer, Managing Partner of Ramsauer & Stürmer and Founder of CommunalAudit**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us, Georg. It’s exciting to hear about the recent partnership involving CommunalAudit and the Raiffeisenlandesbanks. Can you explain the significance of this collaboration?
**Georg Platzer:** Thank you for having me. This partnership is significant because it not only strengthens the financial backing of CommunalAudit but also enhances our capabilities to support communities across Austria. With the majority stake now held by RLB Oberösterreich, RLB Niederösterreich-Wien, and RLB Steiermark, we can integrate our analytical tools with their financial and service offerings. This means communities can benefit from comprehensive solutions that address both financial management and strategic planning.
**Editor:** Your analysis tool has already assisted 360 communities. What specific insights does it provide?
**Georg Platzer:** The analysis tool is designed to evaluate various aspects of community management, including financial health, administrative efficiency, and the overall living environment. It provides detailed action plans that cover areas like land development, parking management, and tourism initiatives. Essentially, we help communities understand their situation better and develop strategies for improvement.
**Editor:** How do you envision the future of community audits with this new partnership?
**Georg Platzer:** With the Raiffeisen banks on board, I see a future where community audits become a standard practice, especially as municipalities face new challenges and opportunities. Our goal is to offer tailored strategies and solutions, so local governments can thrive and better serve their residents. The combination of our expertise in community analysis and the banks’ financial resources will create a holistic approach to community development.
**Editor:** That sounds promising! The local response to your services has been positive so far, but are there plans for expansion beyond Austria?
**Georg Platzer:** Absolutely. While our primary focus has been on Austrian communities, we are exploring options to extend our services to neighboring countries. The demand for effective community management solutions is universal, and we believe our model can be adapted to meet the needs of different markets.
**Editor:** Thank you, Georg, for sharing your insights. We look forward to seeing how CommunalAudit evolves with this partnership.
**Georg Platzer:** Thank you for the opportunity. We’re excited about the future and the potential impact we can achieve together!