Looking to Realign Its Finances, a Fiscally Boxed-in Wisconsin County Turns to Priority-Based Budgeting
“The decision really was to go back to the basics and say ‘what is it we’re here for?’ And then let’s fund that,” says the county administrator.
This Michigan County Made Mortgaging Easier With Searchable Electronic Records
New Consumer Financial Protection Bureau disclosure forms don’t have to slow transactions down.
Counties Must Identify Their Best Assets If They Want Sustainable Growth
A series of NACo summits also encouraged counties to develop homegrown businesses and entrepreneurs, rather than looking to lure a ‘big fish’ company.
Making the Case for Cyber Defense Spending in Local Government
Here’s how IT leaders in one Arizona county are working to demonstrate the return on cybersecurity investments: “When [decisionmakers] see that value, it makes sense.”
A Northern California County Pushes Farming Incentives for Vacant and Blighted Plots
Santa Clara County takes advantage of a state law that green-lighted urban agriculture.
How Vendors Can Make the Most of SLED Procurement Opportunities
Diversifying among more levels of the government contracting market is a start.
Maryland County Passes Tough Pesticide Rules Impacting Residential Lawns
Supporters of Montgomery County’s new restrictions say there’s insufficient regulation at the state and federal level.
There’s Another Big Problem With Alabama’s Sweeping DMV Closures
Critics say the move will prevent black residents from getting voting ID documents. But the impacts will have other consequences.
State and Local Governments on East Coast Brace for Hurricane Joaquin’s Impacts
The storm itself may stay offshore, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be problems on land.
Insufficient Mental Health and Medical Treatment Is the Cause of Most Jails’ Woes
A concerted Medicaid enrollment push and community supervision programs could be the key to reducing inmate populations and costs.
With Localscape, a County Assessor Harnesses More Than Just Property Data
King County Assessor Lloyd Hara once asked: ‘Why can’t we have a single platform for our information?’ Now, Seattle-area residents have easy access to location-specific information and a whole lot more.
10 Questions Local Officials Need to Ask Their Budget Directors About Long-Term Fiscal Sustainability
Does your municipality rely on elastic revenue? How much does your General Fund rely on interfund transfers? Your finance team should know the answers to these questions and more.
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Why Baton Rouge Is on the Verge of a Digital Renaissance
In a guest article, Mayor-President Melvin L. “Kip” Holden discusses what it takes for small- and medium-sized cities to become digital leaders.
Counties Pressure Congress to Provide More Certainty With Federal Payments for Tax-Exempt Public Lands
A $452 million federal program meant to compensate local governments for lost property tax revenue is set to expire at the end of September.
In Silicon Valley, a New App to Empower Diners With Health Compliance Info
With new data tools, citizens can make more informed decisions about where they’re eating.
This County Government Went All-In on Purchasing Cards
King County is now Washington state’s largest user of P-cards. And it’s saving a lot of money.
Route Fifty City-County Roadtrip Recap: Four County Courthouses in Ohio
When relying on mnemonic navigation, using county courthouses as points of reference can be quite useful.
Fairfax County Judge Green-Lights Lawsuit Over Police License Plate Readers
The ACLU claims the way the Northern Virginia county’s police are collecting and storing data with the devices violates state law.
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