FLS and Clark Consulting Form New Alliance

Industry Leaders Collaborate in Representing Business Clients on Internal Processing and Outsourcing Needs

DALLAS, TEXAS - 8/19/03 - Federal Liaison Services, Inc. (FLS), a premier provider of employer compliance software and services, announced today a new alliance with Clark Consulting (NYSE: CLK), a national consulting firm dedicated to helping clients keep their best people through integrated compensation, benefits, tax, and investment consulting.

Under the new relationship, Clark Consulting's Human Capital Practice will combine its consulting expertise with FLS' software solutions in employer compliance.  Peter Del Monaco, Vice President of Clark Consulting's Human Capital Practice, stated, "This strategic alliance with Federal Liaison Services will allow our clients access to flexible and economical state-of-the-art solutions to their employment tax compliance needs for internal processing, or outsourcing, or any combination of the two. This relationship will provide greater value and expertise to our clients."

Fran Bartlett, President and CEO of FLS, stated, "Thanks to the new arrangement, employers will have access to a suite of solutions to analyze and manage employee data. For example, in a merger or acquisition situation, an employer will be able to easily analyze its unemployment contribution rates and adjust employment reporting processes for maximum efficiency and minimum risk.

"We're excited about the new flexibility this brings to both the FLS and Clark Consulting client bases," added Bartlett.

About Clark Consulting

Founded in 1967, Clark Consulting is an integrated consultancy with expertise in compensation, benefits, investments, tax and administration. With more than 4,800 corporate, healthcare and banking clients, the company helps companies keep their best people. For additional information, please visit www.clarkconsulting.com.

About Federal Liaison Services, Inc. (FLS)

FLS is the premier provider of software solutions and services to employers for government reporting and compliance. FLS solutions automate payroll tax payments and filings, wage garnishments, and year-end W-2/1099 processing. Clients include more than 400 members of the Fortune 1000 and several major government agencies. Visit FLS online at www.flsinc.com or call 972.239.8881.