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 Lancaster County Prison warden said most funds will go to staffing for chronic care, mental health and medication-assisted treatment
Caldwell County officials agreed to spend approximately $88K for the ambulance box as part of a focus on more hands-on training
Harford County’s NEXT GEN Responders Student Loan Relief is an incentive in fire, EMS recruitment and retention
Proposals in the UK would give local council governments the ability to charge utility companies by the hour to avoid road work congestion at busy times.
About 60 of the 100 boat slips are still damaged beyond use, and municipal revenues are down by half at the St. Augustine Municipal Marina.
Infrastructure finance tools and strategies are available in a new guide developed with Pittsburgh, Pa., St. Paul, Minn., San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
President Trump signed the 2018 NDAA and OMB would have 90 days to activate new online GSA marketplaces, affecting government procurement.
California wildfire victims can apply for national grants and loans, as well as local property tax deferment and reassessment.
State policies are growing clean tech economies, such as Washington state’s Clean Energy Fund and a financing program through Seattle City Light.
2017 brings the most new apartments available in 10 years, but it’s harder to get construction loans, so 2018 numbers are expected to drop. Here’s why.
The best identity theft protection Equifax victims -- or those from any other consumer identity breach -- is a concoction of several vigilant strategies.
Here’s what people need to know about the data stolen in the Equifax breach, and how to learn if affected and eligible for free credit monitoring.
Military veterans who are unable to work due to service disabilities could see their IU benefits cut as the VA secretary considers budget options.
Crowdfunding campaigns encourage citizens to engage with local government, bring civic ideas to communities and connect people with what matters to them.
A new state new rule guaranteeing bondholder payments incentivizes Illinois cities to borrow more money and increase taxes to cover fiscal shortfalls.
A recent report said delays in federal infrastructure spending, in part, have resulted in muni bond funds generating surprising returns in 2017.
Stadiums are elements of economic development, but one researcher found that using public funds to construct them does not pay public dividends.
Pressure has been on Maricopa County to close its Phoenix Tent City jail for years, but a new sheriff indicated fiscal responsibility made the decision.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has banned banks from requiring customers to use mediators for disputes, opening the door for class actions.
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