AFI-awarded cooperative enables compliant financial automation access for public agencies nationwide
Lake Worth, FL — January 29, 2026 — Edge Public, a Buyers Edge Platform (BEP) brand focused on delivering publicly solicited, fully compliant cooperative purchasing contracts for public sector organizations, today announced a new cooperative partnership with ExpenseAnywhere Corporation, a global provider of automated spend management and payment solutions.
The cooperative contract was competitively solicited and awarded by Alliance for Innovation (AFI) and is administered through Civic Marketplace, AFI’s official cooperative purchasing platform. Through this award, eligible public agencies across 48 states can access ExpenseAnywhere’s financial automation solutions via a transparent, compliant procurement process. Edge Public provides streamlined access to the Civic Marketplace cooperative contract, enabling agencies to onboard quickly without the need for a lengthy RFP.
Through this partnership, municipalities, counties, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations can modernize financial operations using ExpenseAnywhere’s cloud-based platform, which supports travel and expense management, invoice processing, procure-to-pay workflows, and payments: while maintaining strict compliance with public procurement requirements.
ExpenseAnywhere’s platform leverages advanced technologies including artificial intelligence, machine learning, and optical character recognition (OCR) to reduce manual effort, improve policy compliance, and deliver real-time visibility into organizational spend. Public agencies benefit from faster approvals and reimbursements, audit-ready reporting, enhanced financial controls, and improved operational efficiency.
“Public sector finance and procurement teams are under increasing pressure to modernize operations while maintaining transparency and compliance,” said Chris Primiano of Edge Public. “By combining an Alliance for Innovation–awarded cooperative contract administered through Civic Marketplace with ExpenseAnywhere’s proven automation technology, we are enabling agencies to adopt modern financial solutions quickly, confidently, and compliantly.”
ExpenseAnywhere has supported public sector and commercial organizations globally since 2005, helping organizations transition from manual, paper-based processes to scalable, touchless financial operations.
“Our mission is to help organizations unlock productivity and insight through intelligent spend automation,” said Dr. Ashok Dhar, CEO of ExpenseAnywhere Corporation. “Partnering with Edge Public through an AFI-awarded cooperative administered on Civic Marketplace allows us to expand access to public agencies seeking compliant, efficient solutions that deliver measurable operational impact.”
This partnership reinforces Edge Public’s commitment to expanding its portfolio of publicly solicited cooperative contracts across critical spend categories, connecting public agencies with innovative, best-of-breed solutions that improve procurement outcomes, financial management, and overall operational performance.
“We are excited to give public entities faster access to proven solutions like ExpenseAnywhere, – tools that help governments operate more efficiently, manage resources responsibly, and deliver better outcomes for their communities,” said Clay Pearson, Interim Executive Director of Alliance for Innovation.
The cooperative contract is available immediately to eligible public sector entities through Civic Marketplace and Edge Public.
About Edge Public
Edge Public, a Buyers Edge Platform brand, connects public sector and nonprofit organizations with publicly solicited, fully compliant cooperative purchasing contracts across essential spend categories. Powered by the scale and technology of the Buyers Edge Platform digital procurement network, Edge Public delivers cost savings, simplified procurement workflows, and dedicated public sector expertise to municipalities, K–12 districts, higher education institutions, and nonprofit organizations nationwide.
About ExpenseAnywhere Corporation
ExpenseAnywhere is a global corporate spend management and financial automation partner empowering organizations with cloud-based solutions that streamline travel and expense management, vendor invoice processing, procure-to-pay workflows, and payments. Since 2005, ExpenseAnywhere has helped public sector and commercial organizations improve compliance, visibility, and productivity while delivering measurable financial and operational gains. ExpenseAnywhere operates globally with offices in the United States, United Kingdom, India, and Canada.
About the Alliance for Innovation
AFI is a nonprofit association of governments dedicated to fostering innovation and excellence in local government. AFI assists local governments in implementing innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, service delivery, and community impact. The organization emphasizes strategic thinking, emerging technologies, and best practices to equip public agencies with the knowledge and support to address evolving challenges.
AFI offers various programs, including innovation academies, workshops, and a comprehensive knowledge network that allows local governments to share success stories and lessons learned. It hosts annual conferences and webinars that unite municipal leaders, industry experts, and academic researchers to explore trends in governance, sustainability, civic engagement, and operational improvements. By promoting a culture of innovation, AFI empowers local governments to be more adaptive, resilient, and responsive to the needs of their communities, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for citizens nationwide.
About Civic Marketplace
Civic Marketplace is the official cooperative purchasing platform of Alliance for Innovation (AFI), connecting public sector organizations with competitively solicited, publicly awarded cooperative contracts across a broad range of products and services. Civic Marketplace provides a transparent, compliant procurement pathway that helps local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations streamline purchasing, reduce administrative burden, and accelerate access to innovative solutions.
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Steve Moody
Sr. Digital Product Marketing Manager
Buyers Edge Platform
steve.moody@buyersedgeplatform.com
Debasish Chakraborty
Product Marketing Manager
ExpenseAnywhere Corporation
debasish.chakraborty@expenseanywhere.com
Rachel Hirsch
Interim Direct of Communications
Civic Marketplace
rachel.hirsch@civicmarketplace.com
www.civicmarketplace.com
