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.
Tampa’s contracts with Firefighters Local 754, the Police Benevolent Association and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1464 include pay increases over three years
Lake Charles officials said that raises were approved recently; each firefighter also earns $6,000 in annual supplemental pay in addition to the $11.17 per hour rate
The San Bernardino County agreement also adds two more steps to workers’ salary cap
American state governments could stand to save $3.49 from their budgets for every $1 that’s invested in IT
A transit expert weighs in on why the freight rail model is stronger than our current highway financial model
Illinois lawmakers advanced a plan Tuesday to direct almost $5 billion in federal funds to social service agencies
States are mounting an uneven fiscal recovery from the Great Recession, with energy-rich states leading and states with big pension obligations lagging
Many of the ATRs and WIMs provide information such as vehicle length, classification, truck weight data and unbiased speed data
Now many states are rethinking how to help felons become productive citizens and reduce the likelihood they will return to prison
In September, Parisians will get to vote directly on how to spend 75 million euros of the city budget, in a bid to tap citizens’ knowledge of city needs
Divvy membership discounted to $5 annually for low-income people, under new program
Indiana is pioneering an experiment that requires low-income patients to contribute monthly to a special health account
Kansas plans to keep a controversial $25 limit on ATM withdrawals by welfare recipients, despite the possibility of violating federal law
The findings were part of an initiative introduced last year which aims to identify patterns in claims made against the city
The Tarrant Regional Water District was awarded $440 million in low-interest loans by the Texas Water Development Board for a 150-mile pipeline
The White House is unveiling a sweeping effort to increase access to solar power—particularly in low-income communities
King County Executive Dow Constantine examines a complex issue many public officials around the United States are facing: infrastructure
The challenge invites entrants to develop and publish applications and tools that can analyze multiple sources of information about the nation’s food supply
The “rental price brake,” introduced on June 1st, is the city’s most comprehensive tool to date for keeping rent affordable.
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