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.
The bill offers first-time homebuyer assistance with $0 down and no monthly mortgage insurance for qualified law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMS providers
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency cut funding for program that monitors cybersecurity threats across states and helps local officials respond
Lower Merion Township offers a 100% real estate tax credit to active volunteer firefighters and ambulance personnel who live and own property in the township
After getting 155,730 applications from eligible essential workers, including LEOs, FFs, EMS providers and COs, lawmakers realized they would have to put more money in or slash benefits
The state is no longer accept new applications and plans to increase funding by $76.6 million while implementing a tiered system
Agencies have been struggling with declining staffing levels, poor Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rates and high operating costs
Officials said it’s unclear when work on the site might begin but said costs were rising and additional grant money would be needed
Local 73 is pushing for a system that is expected to be more responsive to firefighter concerns
The current EMS building has an “all-function room” that houses crew quarters, patient documentation, training and space for meals
The Republican challenger questions whether Cheshire EMS can be self-sustaining after it is launched with federal funds
Milledgeville Fire Chief William T. Collier Jr. presented city officials with a tiered pay plan in which many positions would see as much as a $3K salary increase
ACTEMS President Selena Xie calls the 1-year contract a stopgap measure to address staffing difficulties
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
“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
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