Finance
Finance is a fundamental concern for local and state government agencies, encompassing budget planning, revenue management, and fiscal responsibility. Effective financial management ensures that government operations are sustainable and resources are allocated efficiently to meet public needs. This directory offers articles on finance, including topics like Grants, which explore the processes and strategies for obtaining grant funding to subsidize the cost of programs and projects. It also includes articles on finance, which explores the processes and strategies for creating, managing, and adjusting government budgets to align with policy goals and economic conditions.
“CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD. Manhattan, and all of New York, is SAVED.” Trump wrote on Truth Social
Town of Ulster officials are allowing a property tax reduction to first responders who live in a district other than the one they serve
Funding for Lowell and Tewksbury fire departments of over $70K helped improve firefighter safety and fireground operations
Questica and Balancing Act give local governments the ability to receive feedback from citizens about budgets and programs for their community.
The second round of WIFIA federal loans could be as much as $5.5 billion.
Selections for Connecticut’s Clean Energy RFP include 52 MW of fuel cell, 200 MW of offshore wind and upwards of 4,000 jobs.
Through two loan programs, the city of Toronto is funding residential building efficiency retrofit projects, reducing GHGs and saving residents money.
Asset management is how public works can improve operations and reduce costs. It’s technology that enables municipalities to break silos and use data to inform better decisions.
Local leadership and P3s will transform crumbling infrastructure and build the cities of the future, according to mayors and capital investors.
U.S. Conference of Mayors voted in support of the Diverse Asset Managers Initiative, which advocates that public pensions be managed by diverse groups.
If you are a finance manager in the public sector, here’s why you need to think about the rise of the cybercountant.
Government partnerships are increasing, and are expected to be a large part of government operations going forward. Advancing society through partnership governance was the subject of a recent academic summit on the future of public service.
The Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government at Harvard University studies what could happen to pension funds in 10 states under various economic scenarios.
The Institute for Local Self Reliance explores the successes and addresses the failures of muniband, or publicly owned networks.
The revenue management system will provide near-term cost effectiveness and more efficient processing for the city of Pittsburgh.
Of the largest U.S. cities, the 25 best cities to raise children are considered sound financial choices for families. Spoiler alert: The top cities in the list are not found on either coast.
The state of Michigan released Detroit from active financial oversight after the city delivered three consecutive years of audited balanced budgets.
SIPPRA passed and the first federal request of proposals open to all cities and states is expected in February 2019. Here’s 4 steps practitioners recommend governments take to get their P3s ready.
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