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.
Whitehall Volunteer Fire Company Assistant Chief James Brooks Jr. suffered a torn aorta responding to a fire and accumulated nearly $1 million in medical bills
The proposed $35 million fund would be used to reimburse out-of-jurisdiction police agencies that pitch in when an emergency arises
President Trump and Congress have 7 weeks to support bipartisan opportunities to improve EMS safety, reimbursement, recognition and pay
Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., both received high rankings in a recent survey of digital programs across the country
Not only can investment in IT innovation help governments expand services to the public, but also increase long-term savings and sustainability
The city of Boston recently reached an agreement with the Public Employees Committee that would help contain the healthcare costs
Census data reveals local government spending is on the rise. To contain increased costs many municipalities are shifting their plans and strategies
Pew Charitable Trusts calculated changing the cost-of-living adjustments for Jacksonville employees could save taxpayers millions over the next 30 years
The city of Kalamazoo was awarded a $300,000 grant to support its site and infrastructure improvements project along the Kalamazoo River
Illinois has deployed a program that automatically enrolls state residents into a retirement account if their current job does not offer a retirement plan
Cities are investing in large-scale renewable energy developments to take advantage of income generated from the assets
Philadelphia is looking to generate revenue from bus shelter advertisements, while Atlanta is considering ads on public assets such as parks and vehicles
A workforce housing project in New York will be funded through low income housing tax credits and a low income housing trust fund loan through the state
A city in Washington is shifting its employees to a new health insurance model that will drive savings and avoid tax penalties
A recent study revealed the vast majority of local officials in Michigan are satisfied with their outsourcing or privatization initiatives
Cities are experimenting with shared services agreements or consolidation strategies to better serve residents, reduce costs and increase efficiency
California passed a law encouraging municipalities to implement tax increment financing practices to fuel much-needed projects at the local level
A study of municipal spending in New Jersey revealed small cities are not always the best candidates for consolidation strategies
Evanston is approaching its grant allocation process more efficiently with streamlined applications and a coordinated effort from public agencies
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