For municipalities looking to present core elements of their budget to the public and press, this 2009 budget-in-brief from the City of Minneapolis provides some guidance.

If FEMA provided grant funds for the repair or replacement of facilities or items that are insurable, your organization is required to obtain and maintain insurance

In a knowledge economy, it is all about attracting, retaining and growing talent. Talent management is a particularly important issue for local governments since we have a higher proportion of knowledge workers than the private sector. (1) Knowledge workers, especially “Next Generation” employees (Gen X and Y), not only want to be paid well and receive competitive benefits, they increasingly demand a vibrant and vital workplace. In a shrinking talent market, paying competitive wages and benefits is necessary but completely insufficient. The war for talent is won or lost on the battlefield

The purpose of this article is to outline strategies and tactics for “fiscal first aid”— stabilizing the financial condition in preparation for more in-depth rehabilitation.