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 St. Charles City Council would add firefighters and build new stations while discontinuing the city’s ambulance service in favor of expanded coverage by St. Charles County Ambulance District
The county blocked delivery of key rescue equipment to Spokane after accusing the city of ending emergency preparedness agreements
Officers with children under 5 can receive up to $400 monthly through Atlanta Police Foundation-backed subsidy
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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
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The cameras would go to some officers who work administrative jobs but might have occasional field duties
Gary Fire Chief Sean O’Donnell accused firefighters of abusing sick time, leading to hundreds of thousands of dollars in overtime to cover their missed shifts
All 4,700 city employees will have their pay decreased by 10% and will be required to take one unpaid day off for every 14-day pay period
In addition to one-time payments upon diagnosis, firefighters will also receive $12,000 per year for medical expenses
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
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If it advances to the November ballot, voters would get the final say
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