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.
“I’d like to have everyone included. There’s a very high standard [EMS crews] have to meet,” said Radnor Fire Chief Joseph Maguire
In addition to removing the bottom tier of the firefighter-paramedic salary schedule, experienced members also will get pay increases
To truly show impact in state and local government, it’s important to stay focused on results and the efficient use of scarce resources
LED lighting helps cities improve the quality of their illumination by reducing the amount of energy and money spent on maintaining street lighting systems
And by 2024, health care is projected to consume 19.6 percent of the economy, up from 17.4 percent in 2013
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
Here’s 18 reasons the whole country should give per-mile fees a chance
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
Cities are experimenting with ways to share services and consolidate operations to cut costs, improve efficiency and make better use of available resources
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
A new, expansive index measures and maps the quality of life for 2,000 U.S. neighborhoods
The legislature has caved to pressure from local governments to reverse a decision to give the state a larger share of real estate transfer taxes
