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.

“CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD. Manhattan, and all of New York, is SAVED.” Trump wrote on Truth Social
Town of Ulster officials are allowing a property tax reduction to first responders who live in a district other than the one they serve
Funding for Lowell and Tewksbury fire departments of over $70K helped improve firefighter safety and fireground operations
Chief Steve Pegram details the possible financial impacts facing fire and EMS departments as well as the goals of the IAFC’s Economic Task Force
Public policy lecturer Stephanie Leiser explains why local governments are going to need a lot more than $150 billion from the federal government
Albuquerque Firefighter Laurianna Sargent discovered she is not covered under the state’s presumptive cause bill because she was diagnosed after age 40
Mishawaka may open a clinic for public employees that could save the city $1M annually. How can health clinics increase savings for your city?
For columnist Tom Moran, it’s been frustrating that Cory Booker’s accomplishments have drawn almost no attention during his presidential campaign, so he’d like to set the record straight.
The School Success Partnership Program, which depends on the state for nearly 30% of its budget, is among many services starting to face repercussions after Governor Whitmer vetoed an unprecedented $947 million in funding on Sept. 30 to restart broken-down budget talks.
While California was first in the nation to implement a paid family leave program, the report from the California Budget & Policy Center highlights how policymakers can update and improve the program to meet the needs of today’s families.
The new total shows just how important it is to get the census numbers right every ten years. The same group put out a preliminary estimate of $880 billion in May.
Amid public sector worker shortages, a new report from the National Institute on Retirement reveals just how crucial pensions are for recruiting and retaining firefighters, law enforcement officers, teachers and other critical public service roles.
A new NCPERS report shows that the notion that governments can’t afford both pensions and education is a false dilemma.
Opportunity zone projects in Glendale, Tempe and Avondale were funded in days.
Participatory budgeting and community engagement are advancing municipal operations by getting digital technologies purchased.
Should cities consider congestion pricing as they develop revenue generating programs for ride sharing? One study, rejected by Uber and Lyft, finds fatalities and costs are rising in major cities.
Learn how calculating costs and forecasting future savings when budgeting cloud migration can help your local government realize tech modernization.
Instead of working out of an SUV, the Salem Police Department has a state-of-the-art 40' mobile command center paid for with the city budget, grants and crowd funding raised by a police foundation.
On the GAO’s high risk list: The federal government must release the HUD rules that would get federal disaster mitigation funding (DRRA) to the most impacted areas immediately.