As the fiscal crisis around the country threatens more and more local governments, officials are faced with increasing challenges

The conventional response to budget deficits in some local governments and states has been to apply simple across-the-board percentage cuts, for example...

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.

What actions can a governing board take to fulfill their fiduciary responsibility and reduce the likelihood they are not the victim of embezzlement....