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.
The Office of Management and Budget withdrew its spending freeze just two days after issuing the order
Fort Lauderdale officials are expected to vote on an EMS tax on property owners that could generate nearly $55M a year
A proposed tax in Muskogee County could fund several public safety facilities, projects and services
While opioid funding took many of the 2018 Omnibus Spending Bill headlines, there were more wins for local government, and some notable absences.
Arkansas, 72 counties and 210 cities filed a joint suit in the Circuit Court of Crittenden County against opioid manufacturers, citing an overwhelming impact on public safety resources.
Arora Harshita -- a high school age student that developed, launched and sold a cryptocurrency tracking app -- details lessons learned and resources to help her aspiring peers get started.
Learn the four principles of the government budgeting process, and why revenue projections are important to justify spending and start important projects.
Federal policy changes could address infrastructure spending and address maintenance backlogs by 2030, according to the RAND report Not Everything is Broken.
Municipalities in danger of bankruptcy can be resurrected. Pittsburgh turned deficits to surpluses, cut costs and created standards for best financial practices to get released from state oversight.
With budget cuts always a possibility, some cities have tried creative recreational programming for kids that raises parks revenues.
Is it time to address home sharing in your town? Learn about and access short term rental regulations from small towns and cities
Mayors weigh in on changes with the Trump Administration’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. Many report the relationship between the federal government and cities is rapidly devolving.
The company’s enhanced platform uses data technology to find government revenue opportunities, such as recovering license, permit and other fees that cities and counties struggle to collect
Learn the three dimensions of risk that autonomy is changing, why the public may be more open to adopt self driving cars than you might think and what today’s use cases mean for the future.
Find out which are the best states for police officer incomes based on wages, taxes and cost of living.
The state’s Dec. 1, 2016, deadline forced medical marijuana shops to decide if they wanted to pay a fee to remain a medical marijuana dispensary, or transition to the recreational marijuana business.
Key affordable rental housing market provisions were preserved in tax reform, but housing credits and other provisions could push some investors out.
Guest columnist Jen Mayer shares insights on revenue generation for infrastructure projects gleaned from city-led best practices and cutting-edge investment strategies.
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