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.
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
The Office of Management and Budget withdrew its spending freeze just two days after issuing the order
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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.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to help local communities get people credit visible to improve Americans’ access to credit
GSA schedules impacted would be furniture, tools, hardware and appliances and office products/supplies and services, affecting some SLED procurement.
A California court found that the Metropolitan Water District breached its contract with San Diego region water authorities and charged unlawful rates.
Appropriations also limited EPA’s proposed cuts to seven percent, down from 31 percent in the 2018 Trump budget blueprint.
Water funds are market-based tools that can help cities reduce sediment and pollution by addressing the causes of water quality and quantity impacts.
Middletown, Ohio, proposes minimizing its naloxone costs by effectively limiting the availability to two doses per person, under certain conditions.
Chicago Public Schools just sold grant anticipation notes to JPMorgan Chase & Co. that will be repaid with state aid.
When KanCare Medicaid providers got squeezed by last year’s 4 percent cut in reimbursements, state lawmakers sought another way to cover budget shortfalls.
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