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.
States like Georgia and Florida are increasing spending on security and staffing, while California and Pennsylvania look to cut costs
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Tucson voters will decide in March if a half-cent rise for 10 years will provide more firefighters and police officers
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The mayor also proposed a hiring freeze on new officers next year until a new plan is developed “reflecting community priorities for public safety”
For San Antonio Equity Manager Jonathan Butler, a budget is a “moral document,” allowing cities to strategically improve outcomes for those who are worse off
Arts and cultural organizations have experienced nearly $7 billion in losses due to the pandemic, which does not bode well for communities
Mayor Ron Nirenberg and a majority of City Council members have said they’re open to re-examining how much the city spends on the Police Department
In more than 400 towns across Maine, officials are making painful choices as they try to hold down property taxes and balance budgets
Several community agencies were set to lose 100% of contributions from the City of Cheyenne
Every resident that called into last week’s city council meeting asked for more investment in community services
Despite keeping Northampton PD’s budget largely the same from FY 2020, Mayor David Narkewicz says he is committed to systemic change in the near future
Much of the HPD increase is due to a 3% raise for officers under a 2018 labor contract that expires in December
City council members plan to introduce bills prohibiting crowd control weapons; 3 are calling for Mayor Jenny Durkan to resign
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Local and state government leaders paint a dire budget picture for House panel, with funding testing and contact tracing critical to economic recovery
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