This paper provides an overview of the state-local government sector, a review of the short-run impact of the 2007-09 recession on state and local governments

A teleconference broadcast from ICMA's 96th Annual Conference in San Jose, California, on thriving in uncertain times.

Bob Bland discusses how the accounting system provides the framework for maintaining the financial integrity, while the budget is the preeminent financial planning document in government. This article originally appeared in the May 2008 issue of <i>Academic Matters.</i>

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.