2021 State and City Budgets in Turmoil
The coronavirus pandemic has had a resounding impact on the financial positions of states and cities. In a recent article from Governing, author Alan Greenblatt examines the current financial situation….
Volume 13 Issue 4, Public Sector Perspective
The coronavirus pandemic has had a resounding impact on the financial positions of states and cities. In a recent article from Governing, author Alan Greenblatt examines the current financial situation….
Volume 13 Issue 2, Public Sector Perspective
The majority of the United States’ largest cities are facing big financial difficulties. According to a recent report from Truth in Accounting, 63 of the 75 largest cities owe staggering…
Volume 13 Issue 2, Public Sector Perspective
Accountants can only provide work as accurate as the information they’re given. Inaccurate financial information is a big problem in government accounting. A recent article from Accounting Today takes a…
Volume 13 Issue 2, Public Sector Perspective
With large numbers of the Baby Boomer generation preparing to retire over the next few years, hiring and retaining employees has become a big issue for government agencies. A recent…
Volume 13 Issue 1, Public Sector Perspective
Is your business secure from the threat of fraud? A recent article from The Balance offers some advice for ensuring that your organization is well protected. There are many types…
Volume 13 Issue 1, Public Sector Perspective
When it comes to cybersecurity, many state and local government bodies are severely lacking. A recent article from Security Intelligence takes a deep dive into the need for increased digital…
Volume 13 Issue 1, Public Sector Perspective
Local governments face a variety of factors that impact their operations, including evolving demographics, shifting economic outlooks, and developing technologies. A recent article for Diligent Insights seeks to specify some…
Volume 13 Issue 1, Public Sector Perspective
On December 30, 2019, the President signed the Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency Act of 2019 (GREAT Act) into law. The goal of the legislation is to modernize and…
Volume 12 Issue 3, Public Sector Perspective
Chatbots, softbots and virtual assistants are changing the way customer service is handled. Originally brought in to help mitigate high human workloads by handling the most straightforward issues, these digital…
Volume 12 Issue 3, Public Sector Perspective
The speed of technology changes everyday life. We live in a time of efficiency and information only a click away. That is great news for the communities we serve but…