#public-finance
#public-finance

East Bay (California)

Oakland has been paying too much overtime to city workers, watchdog reports

fromwww.mercurynews.com

1 day ago

NYC politics

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee's new staff may receive $1.7 million pay raise amid city's budget woes

Portland food

fromThe Oaklandside

Oakland cut police overtime to help balance its budget. Is it working?

Oakland's police overtime budget is struggling under an $89 million shortfall, with cuts that may not yield expected savings.

fromThe Oaklandside

East Bay (California)

Oakland has been paying too much overtime to city workers, watchdog reports

fromwww.mercurynews.com

1 day ago

NYC politics

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee's new staff may receive $1.7 million pay raise amid city's budget woes

more#oakland

#reproductive-rights

Liz Truss spends taxpayer cash on CV training for former staffer

The Independent emphasizes the need for grounded journalism and the importance of public support to ensure accessible news.

Reeves to be forced into fresh tax hikes or austerity as global economy falters, IFS

Chancellor Rachel Reeves may resort to tax hikes or austerity as public finances deteriorate, according to top economists.

3 days ago

Raising taxes is political suicide': Readers divided on how to fix UK finances

The Independent focuses on critical societal issues, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism supported by reader donations.

Reeves may be forced to hike taxes as ministers refuse to rule out welfare U-turn

The Independent is dedicated to providing accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls.

Proposed reforms to Britain's welfare system may not proceed due to significant public and political backlash.

UK politics

Rachel Reeves rules out tax and spend' policies ahead of spring statement

UK politics

Rachel Reeves bets the house on 60,000 new bricklayers to help jumpstart economy

Liz Truss spends taxpayer cash on CV training for former staffer

The Independent emphasizes the need for grounded journalism and the importance of public support to ensure accessible news.

Reeves to be forced into fresh tax hikes or austerity as global economy falters, IFS

Chancellor Rachel Reeves may resort to tax hikes or austerity as public finances deteriorate, according to top economists.

3 days ago

Raising taxes is political suicide': Readers divided on how to fix UK finances

The Independent focuses on critical societal issues, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism supported by reader donations.

Reeves may be forced to hike taxes as ministers refuse to rule out welfare U-turn

The Independent is dedicated to providing accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls.

Proposed reforms to Britain's welfare system may not proceed due to significant public and political backlash.

UK politics

Rachel Reeves rules out tax and spend' policies ahead of spring statement

UK politics

Rachel Reeves bets the house on 60,000 new bricklayers to help jumpstart economy

more#reproductive-rights

fromIrish Independent

2 weeks ago

'I am not a political person, I did not seek this role' says Nama boss Brendan McDonagh amid housing tsar controversy

Mr. McDonagh stated that the public is entitled to question his salary as CEO of Nama, yet emphasized there have been no discussions regarding it with the NTMA.

UK news

#tax-revenue

3 weeks ago

UK politics

Lib Dems claim deeper trade deal with EU would raise 25bn of tax revenue

fromThe Atlantic

Europe news

The DOGE Plan That Endangers U.S. Revenue

3 weeks ago

UK politics

Lib Dems claim deeper trade deal with EU would raise 25bn of tax revenue

fromThe Atlantic

Europe news

The DOGE Plan That Endangers U.S. Revenue

Trump's Federal Government Cuts Are Just Getting Started

Federal budgeting has evolved from a simple process to a complex system post-1974, allowing significant administrative influence.

No simple answers' for Reform after local election success, senior Tory warns UK politics live

Richard Fuller, shadow chief treasury secretary, emphasized that while Reform UK performed well in recent local elections, they will soon face the complexities of local public finance and accountability. He stated that the party must now prove itself by tackling local issues rather than just identifying them.

UK politics

fromMedievalists.net

10 Medieval Studies' Articles Published Last Month - Medievalists.net

"Bologna's reliance on private credit during the communal period reveals a unique financial structure compared to other Italian cities, highlighting the elite's role in public finance."

History

from48 hills

Weird SF budget accounting could free up millions of dollars for next budget - 48 hills

Interdepartmental services accounted for over $1.3 billion in San Francisco's 2022-2023 budget, revealing significant funds went unspent, raising concerns about transparency.

NYC politics

fromwww.bbc.com

Ministers face above projected teacher and NHS pay deals

Public sector pay rises are recommended up to 4%, exceeding government budget projections.

Government faces tension with trade unions over proposed pay increases for public sector workers.

Retirement

Older workers: would you be able and willing to stay in work until you're 70?

Governments should encourage older workers to delay retirement due to ageing population pressures on public finances.

Los Angeles

fromLos Angeles Times

L.A. County faces $2 billion in fire recovery costs, straining budget

L.A. County is facing severe budget cuts due to fire recovery costs and a record sex abuse settlement.

NYC politics

fromwww.amny.com

Op-ed | The Invisible Hand of the New York City Budget Director | amNewYork

Jacques Jiha, director of NYC's Office of Management and Budget, plays a crucial role in the city's financial decisions and budgetary control.

#uk-economy

How Covid changed the British state

The furlough scheme was a significant state intervention to protect workers during the Covid lockdown.

Will bills continue to rise and what does it mean for Labour?

Rising household bills will exacerbate poverty among the UK's poorest households amid ongoing economic challenges.

9 months ago

Privacy professionals

UK government borrowing hits higher than expected 3.1bn in July

How Covid changed the British state

The furlough scheme was a significant state intervention to protect workers during the Covid lockdown.

Will bills continue to rise and what does it mean for Labour?

Rising household bills will exacerbate poverty among the UK's poorest households amid ongoing economic challenges.

9 months ago

Privacy professionals

UK government borrowing hits higher than expected 3.1bn in July

more#uk-economy

#rachel-reeves

UK politics

From more tax to rewriting budget rules: six alternative ways Rachel Reeves could raise money

8 months ago

Business

Winter fuel cut savings will be far less than Reeves expected, new analysis finds

UK politics

From more tax to rewriting budget rules: six alternative ways Rachel Reeves could raise money

8 months ago

Business

Winter fuel cut savings will be far less than Reeves expected, new analysis finds

more#rachel-reeves

Portland food

fromPortlandTribune.com

'Urban doom loop' likely fueling regional governnent deficits

Portland's budget shortfall exceeds $300 million, largely due to economic struggles and a declining population post-COVID-19.

Data science

fromFlowingData

Frozen government money pipe

The Daily Treasury Statement provides detailed insights into the U.S. Treasury's daily financial operations.