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The City Fix
MAY 18, 2020
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Death and Taxes
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Accounting and financial reporting guidance for American Rescue Plan monies seems to be a never-ending soap opera with constant twists and turns. 33, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Nonexchange Transaction s. Accounting and Financial Reporting
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zencity
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Optimism that the Nichols incident will spark change Despite the gap in opinions about improvements in accountability between different demographic groups, nearly half of the respondents thought the events surrounding Tyre Nichols’ death would lead to positive change.
Google Public Sector
MARCH 10, 2022
When installed on a web page at the point of action, such as login, purchase, or account creation, reCAPTCHA Enterprise provides a frictionless user experience that allows legitimate users to proceed while fake users and bots are blocked. What is account defender?
First State Insights
APRIL 13, 2021
Daniel Bromberg and Étienne Charbonneau speak about their co-authored book, Calibrating Public Accountability, with Troy Mix, Associate Director at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration.
The City Fix
JULY 28, 2022
Responsible for more than 70% of the world’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, action by cities is clearly crucial to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. An important part of this effort is developing local GHG inventories and climate action.
GCN
AUGUST 17, 2022
The white paper from the University of California, Berkeley also called for regulators to appoint an ombudsman to investigate complaints and monitor issues with the technology. Emerging Tech
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
One year ago, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation outlined five strategic objectives that signaled its priorities for the decade ahead. We examine the objectives and progress to date. Insights on Healthcare Systems & Services Health care payors United States
GCN
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
Twitter provides open source intelligence, insights into human behavior and a way for people to connect with government. Data & Analytics
The City Fix
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Let’s not forget what we learned during 2020 about the fragility of our food supply chains:?the the prevailing, globalized model is as fragile as a spider web. It can shatter into dangling threads in times of crisis, such as a pandemic.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
MARCH 7, 2023
Current and retired federal employees have recently reported widespread problems accessing their retirement savings and account information through the federal retirement system known as the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).
The City Fix
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
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A Library Writer's Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
The City Fix
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Energy + Climate Change access accountability adaptation Africa Brazil climate action climate change climate resilience collaboration COP26 COP27 economic growth emissions equity Ethiopia global energy Guadalajara India land use policies local action low carbon Mexico mitigation Mumbai Rio de Janeiro South Africa subnational action sustainable development urban water resilienceCities have never been more engaged on climate action.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
MARCH 2, 2023
Domestic terrorism is on the rise. Several attacks have been widely reported in the last few years. For example, in May 2022, a racially-motivated individual shot and killed 10 people in Buffalo, New York. A 2018 attack on a Pittsburgh synagogue left
CRA Today
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Let’s talk about some reasons you might choose to include your consumer loans: You participate in a successful asset building program, such as an Individual Development Account (IDA) program or similar, and you are supporting asset building through your consumer loan program.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
JANUARY 11, 2023
Tens of millions of people are victims of human trafficking each year, according to one international organization’s estimate. Human trafficking victims are often held in slave-like conditions and forced to work in the commercial sex trade or other
Death and Taxes
MAY 26, 2022
cash, accounts receivable, and inventory) and current liabilities (e.g., accounts payable and notes payable) to ensure smooth operations. Accounting and Financial Reporting Administration Budgeting Research ResourcesBy Michelle Lofton and Mikhail Ivonchyk. Working capital management is a managerial strategy that monitors and uses current assets (e.g., The purpose is to maintain cash flows for liquidity to meet short-term operating expenses and obligations.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
MARCH 9, 2023
“You Can Learn a Lot from a Dummy” was the slogan of a famous 1980s public service announcement campaign featuring two crash test dummies. These ads highlighted the importance of safety belts for millions of people, and were so popular they even
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
The increasing frequency and severity of natural hazards—including those linked to climate change— has heightened the risk of disruption to the Department of State's operations overseas. This includes embassies and consulates, office buildings and
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
MARCH 23, 2023
Ever wonder what makes for a good audit? If you did, you’d want to check out the Yellow Book. It is the book of standards and guidance for government auditing—outlining the requirements that make for good audits when reviewing government programs and
The Market Urbanism Report
JANUARY 10, 2023
Publicly-traded companies have levels of efficiency and accountability not common in the public sector
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
MARCH 21, 2023
As Ukraine enters its second year of conflict with Russia following the 2022 invasion, the U.S. is expected to continue providing significant financial support, as indicated by the President’s FY 2024 budget request. In addition to responding to
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
OCTOBER 20, 2022
accountability civic assets elections and campaigns government oversight municipal finance and budgeting provision of public services urban design/placemaking urban revitalization
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
OCTOBER 19, 2022
John Kotter’s Eight Step Model for Leading Change It definitely shows lack of accountability and no sense of urgency to act -2,000 units could house at least 4,000 people.
Rebuilding Place in Urban Space
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Just like DC's public housing fiasco, where 25% of the units are uninhabitable, the massive failures of Metrorail could have been avoided through the execution of sound management, accountability systems, and constant, ongoing oversight.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Tomorrow marks the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, which was passed by Congress on October 18, 1972—establishing a nationwide approach to improving the quality of our nation’s lakes, rivers, streams, and other water bodies. Over the last 50
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
DECEMBER 1, 2022
In recent years, cyberattacks on K-12 schools have increased. Not only do these attacks disrupt educational instruction and school operations, they also impact students, their families, and teachers. The scale and number of attacks increased during
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
MARCH 14, 2023
While women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, they continue to earn less than men and remain underrepresented in management roles. Today, in recognition of Equal Pay Day, we look at our new report on the gender pay gap and women’s
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Throughout the pandemic, IRS and Treasury struggled to get COVID-relief payments into the hands of some people—especially those with lower-incomes, limited internet access, or experiencing homelessness. Based on IRS and Treasury data, there could be
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Reliable electricity is essential to the conveniences of modern life and vital to our nation’s economy and security. But the electricity grid is an attractive target for cyberattacks from U.S. adversaries—such as nations like China and Russia, as
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Native American cultural items—including pottery, weapons, and sacred objects—have long been the target of theft by individuals seeking to collect or sell them. Federal agencies and museums have also acquired Native American human remains and
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Our nation’s critical infrastructure includes sectors that provide essential services, such as electricity, health care, and transportation. These sectors increasingly rely on internet-connected technologies to support their mission and operation
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Diagnostic errors are some of the most common, catastrophic, and costly of medical errors, according to the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine. It also estimates that errors affect the more than 12 million Americans each year, with associated
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
MARCH 15, 2023
Rebuilding and recovering from disasters, such as hurricanes and wildfires, can take years. Millions of Americans and hundreds of communities are affected by disasters each year. As these events increase in number and severity, so has the reliance on
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Recovery from a hurricane can take years. Communities often face challenges understanding and accessing federal programs meant to aid recovery, while facing obstacles like displacement and power outages. And, as we’ve seen in the wake of Hurricane
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
MARCH 1, 2023
The deadline to file federal income taxes is April 18. Filling out and filing tax forms correctly can be confusing for many, which is why about half of all taxpayers turn to a paid preparer. However, not all tax return preparers are equal. While many
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
More than 100 years of hardrock mining on federal land brought prosperity to the U.S. economy—contributing crucial metals and minerals to industries such as transportation and defense. But this widespread mining has contributed to serious public
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
DECEMBER 6, 2022
The holiday season is here and there’s so much to do! Choosing the perfect holiday cards or presents for your loved ones takes a lot of thought. But you will also want to ensure your gifts arrive on time. Americans shipped more than 50 million
Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast
MARCH 18, 2016
An important element in those efforts is the Office of Performance and Accountability, launched in 2011. He is the founding director of the Office of Performance and Accountability. An important element in those efforts is the Office of Performance and Accountability, launched in 2011.
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