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.
“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
The Wilson County pay increase is in effect until the next budget season
Nearly 9% of all homebuyer assistance programs currently available benefit firefighters and other first responders
The plan to reduce wasteful spending in the Columbus public works department is evidently starting to pay dividends
“We did not get all of the answers we needed,” Councilwoman Holton says of school system spending
Baltimore City officials rolled out a plan to attract more grocery stores and food retailers to under-served neighborhoods
Cities are adopting financial transparency models to provide accountability to the public on spending decisions.
Experts present their pros and cons lists for making public transit free for communities
Literacy program being implemented in Baltimore City Public Schools and Head Start; summer reading pilot program to launch in July
The American Federation of Teachers and its New York City chapter announced a $500,000 initiative to fund career and technical education in five cities
This public-private partnership is different from the way transit projects have been funded historically — usually with public funds and taxes
Drivers in Detroit could save $600 to $2,300 annually on car insurance under a plan the city is hoping the Legislature will pass, according to a report
Local governments would be prohibited from setting local minimum wages or other employer requirements under a new Michigan bill
Cleaning up the thousands of gallons of crude oil that fouled Refugio State Beach on May 19 has cost more than $60 million and continues to grow
Hamilton residents who endured frozen pipes and no water for days last winter will now be able to receive up to $1,000 in compensation from the city
Financial transparency and disclosure among regional and local governments (RLGs) worldwide has improved, a credit positive
By following these steps, local governments and agencies will create a transparent open bidding process
Research released in a report by the National League of Cites highlights the commitment of city leaders to mitigate financial hardships many residents face
More than $320 million supposed to be used in drought-stricken California communities sits unspent in government bank accounts more than a year approval
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