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 county blocked delivery of key rescue equipment to Spokane after accusing the city of ending emergency preparedness agreements
Officers with children under 5 can receive up to $400 monthly through Atlanta Police Foundation-backed subsidy
With ambulances and fire trucks breaking down and outdated vehicles straining city services, new legislation would require an annual fleet report to assess the scope of the problem and guide future investments
The AI-powered cameras scan for illegally parked cars and compile a video of each violation car blocking a bus lane or stop
Cuts by the Department of Health and Human Services sidelined 185 workers in Morgantown and idled 10,000 scientists nationwide
IAFF President Ed Kelly says talks with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have heightened attention on saving some firefighter health and safety programs
The affected 365+ grants include those intended to provide programs for gun crime prevention, anti-human trafficking and juvenile justice initiatives
Racine voters approved a $1.5 million annual property tax increase to support the fire department, ensuring funding to preserve nine paramedic and EMT positions
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The IMLS Grants to States program previously supported technology, materials and literacy services in correctional facilities
Virginia becomes the 15th state to pass bleeding control legislation, joining national effort to improve trauma response before EMS arrives
More than 40% of National Weather Service field offices are critically understaffed, raising concerns about timely storm warnings as deadly tornadoes and flooding
Longtime small businesses can apply for the $5,000 grants for marketing, business process modernization and improving technology
The state spends $307,468 per prisoner, which is double Vermont, the second-place state, and dwarfs the $23,000 Arkansas spends on each prisoner
The bill offers first-time homebuyer assistance with $0 down and no monthly mortgage insurance for qualified law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMS providers
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency cut funding for program that monitors cybersecurity threats across states and helps local officials respond
Lower Merion Township offers a 100% real estate tax credit to active volunteer firefighters and ambulance personnel who live and own property in the township
Decision restores Department of Education grant funding for teacher preparation, a tool to ‘address the serious teacher shortage crisis’
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