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.
Milledgeville Fire Chief William T. Collier Jr. presented city officials with a tiered pay plan in which many positions would see as much as a $3K salary increase
ACTEMS President Selena Xie calls the 1-year contract a stopgap measure to address staffing difficulties
Tampa’s contracts with Firefighters Local 754, the Police Benevolent Association and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1464 include pay increases over three years
School districts are acquiring millions in additional state dollars by hiring employees and buying services through an Educational Service Center
The Glasgow Electric Plant Board is installing electricity-storing batteries at dozens of homes to help reduce emissions during peak energy demand
The alliance offers the rural members multiple advantages. One of the most important is in purchasing
The U.S. federal government has spent $14 billion on state and local community policing projects that have shown inconclusive results
District officials announced that the city is now receiving enough electricity from wind power to meet one-third of the local government’s electricity need
New report finds utility water connection changes the same for both high water using and low water impacts developments
Small cities and rural areas lag behind in environmental protection policymaking because they often lack the financial or technical resources needed
The program supports goals of creating a clean energy economy, ensuring cleaner air and reducing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change
Kansas City’s minimum wage will rise to $13 an hour over about four and a half years under an ordinance that council members approved
Bonds will support more than 30 miles of light rail extensions on track for 2023; refinancing existing bonds will achieve over $30 million in value savings
Bakersfield’s water conservation efforts resulted in a water cost savings of $71,600 in August alone when compared year-over-year
It marks a local trend toward employer-sponsored clinics that local school districts and other employers have begun
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, is spending more than 50 percent of its budget to suppress the nation’s wildfires
While some municipalities may opt to find savings through drastic changes to their operations, others are making adjustments to achieve the same end result
The city manager of Lake Oswego makes the argument for pay-per-mile highway funding strategies
An interview with Sir Cary L. Cooper, the most decorated American psychologist in all of England
