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.
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
“I’d like to have everyone included. There’s a very high standard [EMS crews] have to meet,” said Radnor Fire Chief Joseph Maguire
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.
LED lighting helps cities improve the quality of their illumination by reducing the amount of energy and money spent on maintaining street lighting systems
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Philadelphia City Council passed legislation last week that would provide water bill collections protections for the city’s low-income residents
Allegations of police abuse and misconduct cost Philadelphia taxpayers around $10 million a year
In Clark County, a tax limitation combined with the recession makes it difficult to afford to cover the daily cost of each inmate held in county jail
New Orleans failed to monitor its procurement process or follow federal guidelines and regulations when awarding contracts for disaster recovery work
The goal of the three-year pilot is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by introducing electric carsharing fleets into disadvantaged communities
The Wisconsin state Assembly voted to spend $250 million in public funds on a new arena for the Milwaukee Bucks as part of a community development project
The Sand Salt Mixing Program has resulted in a decline from six to four per cent salt in sand put on roadways with no change to performance
Startup technology is opening up a window into local government spending at an unprecedented level of detail
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A Louisiana law puts a $180 million annual cap on the amount of film tax credits for the next three years - about $77 million less than expected
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The market for bonds issued by local governments, water utilities and school districts is dominated by investors who have been quick to sell when anxious
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