The nation’s city finance officers report that the fiscal condition of the nation’s cities continues to weaken in 2010 as cities confront the effects of the economic downturn.

Public managers are often asked to “trim the fat” in times of revenue scarcity.

In an effort to prevent additional wasteful spending the Government Withholding Relief Coalition submitted this letter to the Senate asking for a 2-year delay in the 3% withholding requirement as the implementation deadline of January 2012 looms.

This letter was sent to all members of the House urging a two-year delay of the 3% withholding requirement if repeal is unattainble this year.

ICMA Latinoamérica is expanding its successful program to help Latin American jurisdictions improve their credit ratings.

In this installment of Career Compass, Dr. Benest offers advice on becoming fluent in the poetry of finance.