Public Sector

Helping governments deliver for their people

How we can help

Tech & AI

Work with government agencies to achieve even greater potential through use of data, AI and cutting-edge solutions, including generative AI and Cloud-native tools.

Citizen Experience

Collaborate with government agencies to ensure that they can deliver an exceptional customer experience, including through our distinctive user experience (CX) benchmark and insights.

Government Operations & Productivity

Elevate government performance to achieve ambitious program goals and transform operations by deploying a holistic approach across people, process, and technology.

Reinvesting in Economies

Support government agencies around the world to deliver sustainable and inclusive economic growth that strengthens local workforce and competitiveness

Talent & Capabilities

Assist government agencies to become talent-first public service organizations and realize the potential of their workforce in delivering public service excellence

Examples of our work

Case Study

Expanding access to behavioral health care for California’s children and youth

May 12, 2026 -

How the California Department of Health Care Services partnered with McKinsey to deliver behavioral health care to young people where, when, and how they need it most.

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Case Study

Expanding economic opportunities for rural farmers in East Africa

September 2, 2025 -

Kentegra Biotechnology worked with Manufacturing Africa and McKinsey to refine its growth strategy and raise funding to help create jobs and support local farmers in Kenya and beyond.

Case Study

How a government agency is preparing workers to thrive in the skills-based economy

February 20, 2023 -

Australia’s Department of Regional New South Wales, a government agency supporting rural communities across the state, has worked with McKinsey to build a future-ready workforce.

Our work with the US government

We offer the best of McKinsey’s public- and private-sector experience to help our US state and local government clients dramatically improve their capacity to deliver positive outcomes for the communities they serve.

America at 250

April 22, 2025 -

The story of America is, in many ways, a story of reinvention. On its 250th birthday, we reflect on how the nation has sustained its economic strength by embracing change and new ideas—and how America’s leaders, innovators, and changemakers can shape its next chapter in a continually evolving world.