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 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
Parking tickets can be paid with donations of canned food instead of cash during a monthlong “Food for Fines” program in Lexington, Kentucky
Changes in recent years have resulted in federal and state contributions to education being more equal than at any time in at least the previous two decades
As more citizens choose to explore the great outdoors, many states are investing in state parks to maintain high rates of visitors in the years to come
A plan to regulate development of renewable energy designates thousands of acres for solar, wind and geothermal plants, as well as conservation and recreation
The budget debates have impacted low-income communities where residents feel the impact severely when the public sector falters
A Colorado county that boasts the world’s largest outdoor marijuana farm has approved the world’s first marijuana-funded college scholarship
The Michigan Senate approved a new plan to boost road spending with a 20 percent hike in vehicle registration fees and a 7.3-cent gasoline tax increase
The ballot question in Colorado: Should the state keep $66 million in marijuana taxes it has already collected to spend on schools and drug-abuse prevention?
Indiana is on track to meet a $90 million amnesty tax-collection goal that’s aimed at spurring economic development partnerships between counties and cities
The $61,000 fines are being imposed on Beverly Hills, Indio, Redlands and the Coachella Valley Water District
The TIFIA loan will support the expansion of the popular light rail system from Center City Charlotte to the UNC Charlotte Campus
The key to extracting data insights lies in how government agencies choose to analyze the data and how it is tangibly applied
The Boston City Council voted to give its members a $12,000 raise just days before they go up for re-election - though most are running unopposed
Many people who complained a federal insurance program shortchanged them after Superstorm Sandy hit are getting some cash three years later
Northeasterners who are paying more for firewood this season can add a new scapegoat to the roster of usual market forces: fracking
Chicago’s City Council approved a budget plan with a property tax hike and other fees to close a shortfall and improve the city’s underfunded pension system
