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 nation’s capital and its largest city both got walloped by the same near-record blizzard this weekend. But while Washington struggled to recover, New York City was mostly up and running on Monday
The city’s parks are poised to receive additional money for security less than two weeks after a young woman reported being gang-raped by teenage boys in a playground
When the unfunded liability is reallocated from the state to the 92 cities in cost-sharing plans, the liability burden almost doubles
St. Joseph City Council approved a new IAFF Local 77 contract with phased pay raises, longevity boosts and EMT pay changes
Funded by a public sales tax, Muskogee County EMS is handling higher call volumes while advancing major investments in fire, police and emergency infrastructure
The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed that SAMHSA funding will be restored following backlash from grantees and lawmakers
Gov. Kathy Hochul rejected two major EMS support measures, prompting providers to caution that funding limits and rising costs could worsen coverage gaps
A state feasibility study in Wyoming County recommends agencies unite under a countywide authority, secure dedicated funding and improve coordination to stabilize EMS
Birmingham City Council has approved a three-year, $170,000 agreement with Axon to lease cameras, with footage to be used for training and incident investigations
A new feasibility report says shifting from LifeCare to a fire-based municipal EMS program could bring Elyria $1.2 to $1.3M annually
Dubuque will nearly double transport charges and begin billing for vehicle crashes, fires and special rescues, moves expected to generate $1.2M a year
The dedicated half-cent sales tax would raise hundreds of millions of dollars each year for the fire department
Arkansas ambulance providers warn that delayed Medicare payments and expired rural funding could force some services to dip into cash reserves
Skagit County will raise transport rates by 3% each year, equalizing fees for residents and nonresidents while keeping Medicaid and Medicare rates unchanged
After a two-year push, North County Fire Chief Keith McReynolds secured a federal grant to rebuild Station 4 with expanded quarters and room for more engines
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