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.
A new facility would replace the John F. Cutter Jr. Fire Station, which has been in use since the early 1970s and has a decaying roof
A $10K bill for police expenses remains outstanding, the Sioux City finance director said
The agency will not receive its $1.27 million order for up to two years because of manufacturing delays
Some states are getting smaller as governments give up on maintaining many rural roads and bridges to spend on more essential projects in busier areas
Haddix explained how he launched three efficiency programs that improved public services while improving the city’s financial stability and outlook
A recent study outlines the many ways states can increase productivity and generate significant savings by harnessing information technology
Many cities are finding the best way to reduce health-related costs is to improve wellness opportunities for employees
Cities nationwide are constantly experimenting with new strategies to boost economic development and increase job opportunities for local workers
A recent study of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, revealed consolidating police services in the region could save as much as $18.2 million.
Students in a small, financially struggling school district in Tennessee will return to classes amid a heated funding debate
Transit experts are now looking to public-private partnerships to create smarter, more efficient transportation networks based on data analytics
The Pennsylvania Legislature has spent more than $2.8 million in public funds since 2011 on private defense lawyers for state legislators and staff
Analyzing five years of data, a new report finds a strong impact of broader adoption of energy and carbon reduction measures in San Francisco
The deal to fund the NYC region’s mass transit capital spending program ensures infrastructure upgrades will be underwritten for the next five years
The bill encourages employers to use a federal tax benefit which allows businesses to offer its workers $130 a month as pre-tax income for transportation
Gov. Jerry Brown signed bills that create a licensing and oversight framework for the growing and selling of medical marijuana and pot-infused products
The Central States Pension Fund filed an application with the U.S. Department of Treasury seeking approval for a pension rescue plan under the Multiemployer Reform Act of 2014
In Austin, Texas, new budgetary decisions and energy contracts are placing greater focus on public wellbeing and green energy consumption
New York City officials are looking for practical fixes they can put in place to help the 50,000 people sent to jail every year who can’t afford bail money
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