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 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
The multi-phase plan will create an interconnected transit system and includes redesigning the local and express bus systems and adding 12 new bus routes
The District of Columbia government has agreed to pay city firefighters $45 million in back overtime
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
