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The Crisis in State and Local Government Retiree Health Benefit Plans: Myths and Realities

The Center for State and Local Government Excellence has updated its first issue brief on retiree health benefits, The Crisis in State and Local Government...

Reverse Procurement Fairs in Bolivia
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In All of the Questions Part 2

In this second article of a two-part series, the authors explain how local government managers are critical to an organization’s fiscal health....

Organizational Policy
ICMA Members Discuss Economy with National Media

On September 15, 2009, four ICMA members and staff held a 45-minute telephonic media session from the Palais des congres (Montreal convention center)....

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Prefunding Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) in State and Local Governments: Options and Early Evidence

This new issue brief takes a hard look at the options state and local governments are pursuing to reduce their unfunded liabilities for retiree health care. 

It's All in the Questions: The Manager's Role in Achieving Fiscal Health
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It’s All in the Questions

During economic uncertainty, local governments have to consider raising taxes and cutting spending.

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Solid Budget, Solid Outcomes

This article highlights the potential of a budgeting process known as budgeting for outcomes (BFO) and discussing its process.

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Driving Down Fleet Costs

Faced with deep budget cuts in 2009 and 2010, Peoria, Arizona city staff examined the organization’s services and expenses, looking for additional savings.