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.
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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
FEMA told grant recipients they must provide additional details on fund distribution and use, with processing times extended up to 30 days
Niagara Falls city council asked to approve mayor’s request for cameras and cloud-based automated license plate recognition software and cloud-based automated license plate recognition software.
States like Georgia and Florida are increasing spending on security and staffing, while California and Pennsylvania look to cut costs
It could take more than a year to adjust benefits and disburse retroactive payments following the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act — here’s how to prepare
Tucson voters will decide in March if a half-cent rise for 10 years will provide more firefighters and police officers
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“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
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
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
EMS agencies face significant geographic, racial and income-based disparities, impacting response times and patient care
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