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.
Union representatives testified in March in favor of cities paying 26.5% of the salaries of officers and firefighters – up from 19.5% for police and 24% for fire
The joint fire leadership agreement for the cities of Brea and Fullerton was in place for more than a decade
“It’s time we really take a hard look at trying to integrate EMS and the Fire Department,” said Aaron Mischler, New Orleans Fire Fighters Association president
As more cities embrace local minimum wage ordinances, state legislatures are pushing back
States are boosting earned income tax credits for working families as the Great Recession recedes and state finances improve
The Wolverine State’s most-populous county, home to Detroit, may be on the verge of a “financial emergency”
If Los Angeles becomes the candidate for the 2024 Olympics, the proposed budget for the Summer Games would be $4.1 billion plus a $400 million contingency
Washington Court House City Schools expects to save at least $81,500 annually through partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA
For many former state workers, a monthly public pension check is their bread and butter in retirement
Recent court decisions shed light on the legal limits of pension reforms while emphasizing the variety of protections afforded to employee pension benefits
The Louisiana Business and Technology Center has reportedly received at least $1 million from the program over the past five years
Whether and when the Affordable Care Act will be fully implemented in all 50 states is a tough question to answer
The green plant will be much cheaper to operate and much healthier for the environment than previous facilities
The Texas Transportation Commission awarded more than $66 million in state and federal funds to provide better mobility solutions for transit users
In many ways, municipal bonds — loans that finance public works — are ripe for innovation
Nonprofits are expected to team up with mental health providers provide the services that will train their employees on the mental health techniques
Motor City has come a long way from its bankruptcy seven months ago
Overwhelmed by dilapidated pipes, more cities are privatizing their water systems. But is anyone winning besides corporations?
As Chicago slides toward insolvency, the Motor City is trending upward
