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.
It could take more than a year to adjust benefits and disburse retroactive payments following the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act — here’s how to prepare
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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Police Commission President Eileen Decker said their civilian oversight committee will be seeking up to $150 million in cuts from the LAPD budget
Under the program, the Fed will buy short-term debt sold by states and cities to cover cash-flow shortages that the pandemic has created
A free webinar from the International City/County Management Association discusses various strategies for fiscal resilience, both during the pandemic and beyond
Four strategies to protect yourself from the unsavory results of consumer identity theft
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A new survey from the Society for Human Resource Management found that 52% of owners do not expect their small businesses to survive through November
The Municipal Liquidity Facility will offer up to $500 billion in lending to states and municipalities to help manage cash flow stresses caused by the coronavirus pandemic
Tough choices to confront governments amid coronavirus, economic pause as Cassidy-Menendez legislation proposes relief
With hazard pay not included in recent bill, members push to fund local-level government in next round
Wisconsin EMS and fire leaders join forces to provide an overview of EMS legislative and regulatory requests to support front line response to COVID-19
The mayor of one city said he anticipated public safety cuts of up to 20% due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
While layoffs should be considered only as a last resort, everything is on the table – including reductions in salaries and benefits, City Councilor Roman “Tiger” Abeyta, chairman of the city’s Finance Committee, said
Breaking down the tax benefits, and eligibility cutoffs for stimulus payments outlined by The CARES Act
Installing solar panels allows schools to save money while running on clean energy
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