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
The budget passed narrowly, by the thinnest margin since 2010, amid loud calls to slash it
Departments cited in the report largely agreed with its recommendations for tightening controls, reporting and supervision of overtime payments
The cost includes damage to garbage trucks, street lights and traffic signals
Maryland State Police confirmed they caused much of the damage during a 40-hour standoff with an armed suspect
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Gov. Jim Justice initially allocated $100 million to maintenance of 95 roadways he calls “COVID-19 highways”
Council members say bargaining with the Seattle Police Officers Guild will delay layoffs until November
Economic researchers estimate 19 million to 23 million Americans are at risk for eviction by the end of September
The silver lining is that the report from Moody’s Analytics indicates significantly less money is needed than what’s being called for by House Democrats
New survey data from over 1,100 municipalities shows that the national economic recovery is at even greater risk than previously thought
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
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