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Privacy professionals
fromIndependent
11 hours ago

Gearoid O'Sullivan: Would you be happy to have details of your tax affairs paraded in public?

New rules threaten taxpayer privacy by limiting the right to private hearings in the appeals process.
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | Revenue from Albany a common sense solution for working New Yorkers | amNewYork

New York City faces a $5.4 billion budget gap due to underbudgeting and state revenue raids.
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago
New York City

NYC Council budget plan averts Mamdani property tax hike, avoids tapping reserves

The City Council plans to close New York's budget gap without tax hikes or using reserves, proposing alternative funding sources instead.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
New York City

NYC BUDGET: Another rating company issues negative financial outlook as City Hall grapples with big deficit | amNewYork

New York City's financial outlook was revised to negative by KBRA, following similar actions by Moody's and S&P, due to budget concerns.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-ed | A responsible path forward for New York City's budget | amNewYork

New York City's budget process is a complex negotiation that impacts community investment and addresses fiscal challenges.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | Revenue from Albany a common sense solution for working New Yorkers | amNewYork

New York City faces a $5.4 billion budget gap due to underbudgeting and state revenue raids.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

NYC Council budget plan averts Mamdani property tax hike, avoids tapping reserves

The City Council plans to close New York's budget gap without tax hikes or using reserves, proposing alternative funding sources instead.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

NYC BUDGET: Another rating company issues negative financial outlook as City Hall grapples with big deficit | amNewYork

New York City's financial outlook was revised to negative by KBRA, following similar actions by Moody's and S&P, due to budget concerns.
fromInvestigative Post
2 days ago

Investigative Post event on reforming Buffalo and NY government.

John Kaehny has written and successfully lobbied for the passage of state and New York City laws related to government transparency and accountability, including the first open data law in the world in 2012.
NYC politics
Law
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Dave Ramsey Tells Tutor With $24,000 IRS Debt to Pay the Government First in Her $94,000 Debt Snowball

Prioritize IRS debt over other debts due to its unique enforcement powers and penalties.
#san-francisco
SF politics
from48 hills
3 days ago

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

San Francisco's financial outlook is improving, driven by increased tax revenues, particularly from high-end real estate transactions.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
4 days ago

S.F. on track to shrink deficit by $300M, city controller says

San Francisco's projected budget deficit has decreased from $936 million to $643 million, but significant cuts and challenges remain ahead.
SF politics
from48 hills
3 days ago

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

San Francisco's financial outlook is improving, driven by increased tax revenues, particularly from high-end real estate transactions.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
4 days ago

S.F. on track to shrink deficit by $300M, city controller says

San Francisco's projected budget deficit has decreased from $936 million to $643 million, but significant cuts and challenges remain ahead.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

The Ford government wants the power to set transit fares in Ontario | CBC News

The Ontario government proposes to regulate transit fares to create a unified fare structure across the province.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Oakland made a big financial mistake failing to collect business taxes, audit finds

Oakland failed to collect owed business taxes, exacerbating financial crises and limiting revenue needed for essential services.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

The US Government Could End The Federal Gas Tax

The tax provides more than $23 billion per year in revenue for federal highway and public transit programs. The federal gas tax has been in place, in one way or another, since 1919 and was last raised in 1993.
Alternative transportation
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Boston faces budget deficit of nearly $50 million

Boston faces a $48.4 million budget deficit due to external cost pressures, prompting spending freezes and hiring delays.
fromHarvard Gazette
3 days ago

Powell issues a warning on U.S. debt - Harvard Gazette

Powell stated, 'I would call that a soft landing,' referring to the economic conditions where growth was at 2.5 percent and inflation just above 2 percent.
Left-wing politics
fromPhilosophynow
4 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 days ago

New Hampshire's Bitcoin-Backed Municipal Bond Moves Closer With Moody's Rating

A municipal bond backed by bitcoin is nearing issuance, marking a significant step in merging digital assets with public finance.
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Homeowner Assistance Fund backstopped vulnerable borrowers

The insights from this report help us think about potential gaps in the loss mitigation waterfall and the types of homeowners who may benefit from targeted support when they experience a crisis.
SF real estate
Public health
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Water utility announces it's ditching fluoride-then reveals it did so years ago

Birmingham's lawsuit against CAW seeks to restore fluoride in water, citing public health risks from its removal.
US politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

Jerome Powell lets loose: 'it's very hard to build great democratic institutions and much easier to bring them down' | Fortune

Monitoring inflation is crucial due to energy price spikes, while the job market remains challenging for young graduates amid AI advancements.
#tourist-tax
fromGothamist
3 days ago

New York pension sweeteners could cost $1.5 billion a year

"I think this is a worthwhile investment in the future so that we are protecting the workforce and people can live with the dignity they deserve" when they retire, said state Sen. Jessica Ramos, a Queens Democrat.
Retirement
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
5 days ago

Why Does Ottawa Keep Funding Fake Canadian Companies? | The Walrus

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency fines stores for misleadingly labeling imported products as 'Canadian' to protect consumer trust.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Editorial | The billion-dollar problem that is CityFHEPS, and how to solve it in the NYC budget | amNewYork

CityFHEPS expenses surged from $176 million to $834 million, with projected costs reaching $1.2 billion in fiscal year 2025.
New York City
fromNBC New York
3 days ago

City Council adds free transit proposal to its preliminary budget response

City Council proposes an alternative budget to address a $6 billion shortfall without raising taxes or cutting essential services.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Rifts emerge in San Jose budget talks - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose City Council approved the mayor's budget message with an 8-3 vote, rejecting additional proposals to address affordability, homelessness prevention, and blight reduction amid a $56 million deficit.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

How Public Financing Wins Projects Before You Build

Through Community Facilities Districts (CFD), Municipal Utility Districts (MUD), Public Improvement Districts (PID), Community Development Districts (CDD) and reimbursement districts (RD), builders can potentially shift infrastructure costs off their balance sheets and onto special districts that homebuyers ultimately absorb through property taxes without potentially adding debt to the builder's books.
LA real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Housing muni market swells amid affordability policy debate

Municipal bonds have become a critical financing tool for affordable housing, growing 198% since 2016 and now representing 7% of the $4.4 trillion municipal bond market.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Ford, Carney, Chow to spend $3B on Waterfront East LRT in Toronto | CBC News

The federal, provincial, and municipal governments will invest $3 billion in the Waterfront East Light-Rail Transit line in Toronto.
#public-transportation
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
New York City

Editorial | Finding the fare' way forward, for New Yorkers and the budget | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani's plan for a fare-free bus system faces funding challenges, but the City Council proposes expanding the Fair Fares program for low-income New Yorkers.
from48 hills
1 month ago
SF politics

The real story behind Muni's budget deficit - 48 hills

San Francisco's Muni transit system faces a $307 million budget deficit rooted in scarcity-minded preservation efforts rather than visionary investment in public transportation as essential infrastructure.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Editorial | Finding the fare' way forward, for New Yorkers and the budget | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani's plan for a fare-free bus system faces funding challenges, but the City Council proposes expanding the Fair Fares program for low-income New Yorkers.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

How will the 8.5m Albert Bridge repair be funded?

Council to decide on funding 8.5m repairs for Albert Bridge, with urgency to reopen despite complex funding timelines.
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Mamdani fires back at Menin over City Council's budget response, charges it ignores bigger financial problems | amNewYork

Mamdani stated that the City Council's budget strategy effectively ensures this structural deficit will continue indefinitely, impacting vital city services and failing to solve deep financial problems.
New York City
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Campaigners celebrate after new town plans dropped

Campaigner Aysha Hawcutt stated that residents were 'not anti-homes', but believed the Adlington plan was 'the wrong proposal in the wrong place'. She expressed pride in the community's resilience against the development threats.
London politics
SF politics
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Lurie plan uses regressive taxes to 'save' Muni, in the short term - 48 hills

Mayor Lurie launched a parcel tax campaign to generate $150-200 million annually for Muni, preventing service cuts and addressing a $300 million budget deficit.
#municipal-budget
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

San Jose mayor issues budget plan amid projected shortfall - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose faces a $56 million budget deficit and Mayor Mahan prioritizes maintaining services in homelessness, public safety, housing, and economic growth while seeking cost efficiencies before implementing cuts.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Transit officials announce clean air investments in South Bronx thanks to congestion pricing revenue | amNewYork

Congestion pricing funds will replace diesel trucks with hybrid models to reduce air pollution in the city.
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

UK Treasury unsure about joining 1.7B program it is funding

In principle, all the departments are supportive of the Shared Services Strategy. However, HM Treasury and the Department for Education (DfE), who currently have modern ERPs and are both in the Matrix cluster, have indicated they would welcome more information through the business case about likely costs for them before they assess that onboarding is feasible and value for money.
UK politics
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

Oakland orders school district to pay past election costs

Oakland Unified School District settled a lawsuit and agreed to pay approximately $860,000 to Oakland for the 2022 school board election costs, with additional costs for the 2023 election to be billed by Alameda County.
Intellectual property law
fromFortune
1 month ago

Finance leaders divided on using potential tariff refunds-just 18% would fully roll back price hikes | Fortune

Corporate executives remain divided on tariff refund strategies and are reluctant to reduce prices despite potential cost relief from Supreme Court rulings.
Public health
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

I'm a millionaire living in Washington. I'm happy to pay more in taxes - it helps everybody.

A self-made millionaire who experienced poverty acknowledges that wealth accumulation requires more than hard work, including luck, opportunity, and systemic advantages beyond individual effort.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

7 things to watch as New York's budget battle heats up

New York's state Assembly and Senate passed competing budget resolutions against Governor Hochul's $263 billion plan, with major disagreements over taxes and spending priorities before the March 31 fiscal year deadline.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
1 week ago

NYC Council launches public dashboards for budget expenses, projected revenue

The city council launched public budget dashboards to enhance transparency in budget expenses and revenue expectations.
#nyc-budget
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
New York City

NYC BUDGET: City Hall approves first round of savings after Mamdani told agencies to tighten belts | amNewYork

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

NYC BUDGET: City Hall approves first round of savings after Mamdani told agencies to tighten belts | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration identified over $1.7 billion in savings to address NYC's budget gap through various efficiency measures.
New York City
fromNew York City, NY Patch
3 weeks ago

$1.7B In Found Funds Could Shake Up NYC Budget

New York City Council identified $1.7 billion in potential savings and revenue for fiscal year 2026, offering alternatives to using the Rainy Day Fund to address the budget gap.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

More than $100 million for transportation projects in jeopardy amid L.A. budget woes

Los Angeles risks losing over $100 million in state transportation funding for disadvantaged neighborhoods due to insufficient city staff caused by budget cuts.
fromLos Angeles Times
41 years ago

Loan Arranged for Rehab Development

First Interstate Mortgage Co.'s income property division has arranged a $2.3-million construction loan and $2.6-million permanent loan for the rehabilitation of an existing three-story building in Pasadena, located at 95 N. Marengo St.
Real estate
SF politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

Nationwide voter revolt over property taxes collides with reality that every other revenue source has been slashed already | Fortune

Multiple states are pursuing property tax cuts during election years, facing resistance over impacts on local government and school funding, reminiscent of California's 1978 Proposition 13.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

NYC Council Pushes Ahead With Pay Raise Plan

New York City Council is advancing a pay increase package for elected officials during a budget crisis, bypassing the standard quadrennial commission review process.
#ontario-budget
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Ford government set to deliver Ontario's latest budget on March 26 | CBC News

Ontario's March 26 budget will prioritize innovation, competitiveness, and infrastructure while maintaining fiscal balance amid a projected $13.4 billion deficit.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Ontario aiming for balanced budget by 2027. But province's financial watchdog predicts target won't be hit | CBC News

Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Ford government set to deliver Ontario's latest budget on March 26 | CBC News

Ontario's March 26 budget will prioritize innovation, competitiveness, and infrastructure while maintaining fiscal balance amid a projected $13.4 billion deficit.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Ontario aiming for balanced budget by 2027. But province's financial watchdog predicts target won't be hit | CBC News

fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

The impact of road signs on economic development

When routes are well organized, there are clear directional signs, and speed limits become reasonable. The early installation of warning signs allows transport companies to plan deliveries more accurately and avoid delays. For businesses, time is money. When a truck carrying goods does not spend hours detouring due to an unclear traffic scheme or stuck in traffic where it could have been avoided thanks to competent traffic management, fuel costs, driver wages, and vehicle maintenance costs are reduced.
Alternative transportation
#fiscal-emergency
#nyc-budget-crisis
fromFOX 5 New York
2 weeks ago
New York City

Menin pushes back on Mamdani's plan to tap rainy day fund | WATCH

NYC Mayor Mamdani and City Council Speaker Menin clash over using the $2 billion rainy day fund to close a $5.4 billion budget deficit, with the council firmly opposing the withdrawal.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
New York City

Editorial | NYC spends too much money. It's time to get things under control. | amNewYork

New York City faces a $7.3 billion budget deficit over two fiscal years due to chronic overspending relative to revenue, with structural imbalances threatening municipal bond ratings.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
2 weeks ago

Menin pushes back on Mamdani's plan to tap rainy day fund | WATCH

NYC Mayor Mamdani and City Council Speaker Menin clash over using the $2 billion rainy day fund to close a $5.4 billion budget deficit, with the council firmly opposing the withdrawal.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Editorial | NYC spends too much money. It's time to get things under control. | amNewYork

New York City faces a $7.3 billion budget deficit over two fiscal years due to chronic overspending relative to revenue, with structural imbalances threatening municipal bond ratings.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

How to Win Big With Public-Sector Partners

Understanding the difference in purpose Unlike private businesses, which exist to make a profit, public institutions are designed to create impact - especially social and economic outcomes that benefit everyone, not just paying customers. A public agency doesn't measure its success in revenue or margins, but in how much it improves lives, builds equity and maintains public trust. This doesn't mean budgets and spending don't matter - they absolutely do - but money is not the goal. It's the tool.
World politics
Fundraising
fromNature
1 month ago

The funding system needs fixing - but it's not a 'waste of time and money'

A single Horizon Europe funding call consumed more researcher and funder time than the awarded funds, creating a net drain on scientific resources.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
3 weeks ago

'Why is our budget so out of whack?' NYC comptroller testifies on multibillion-dollar budget gap

Mayor Mamdani faces a $5.4B budget gap for fiscal year 2027 and must choose between a wealth tax or property tax increases to balance the $127B budget by June.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Emergency government bailouts needed by third of councils over next three years - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Over a third of councils and nearly half of social care councils are likely to need emergency government bailout agreements to set budgets within three years.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Revenue told Government not to tell public about lucrative tax loophole

A tax loophole enabling wealthy individuals to transfer valuable life assurance policies tax-free was quietly closed during last year's budget.
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Portland Housing Bureau Finds Millions More in Unspent Funds

The Portland Housing Bureau has found additional unspent dollars in its coffers, adding to the previous $21 million it found through an audit last year. It is unclear exactly how much money is in the fund, but Council President Jamie Dunphy called councilors over the weekend to tell them they would soon learn of the specifics of what was found in the Housing Investment Fund. He told the Mercury February 2 that he did not yet know how much total funding was available.
Portland
Philosophy
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Are you morally obligated to pay taxes?

Obeying laws and paying taxes is morally justified by civic duty, tacit consent, prevention of social harm, and benefits received from legal order.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

America has a looming highway budget crisis

We cannot afford to maintain existing roads, let alone build more, because Highway Trust Fund revenue lags rising costs and faces an expanding shortfall.
New York City
fromBond Buyer
3 weeks ago

MTA capital cost savings may be example for other agencies

The MTA's Construction & Development Department achieved $1.2 billion in cost savings during 2025, bringing total savings to $3 billion from 2020-2024, demonstrating cost management strategies applicable to other transit agencies nationwide.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

County council facing 'effective bankruptcy'

"If we don't get what we need [in terms of extra government help] then a Section 114 Notice will come in, which is effective bankruptcy. We'd then get administrators come in, in effect - they'd then make a plan for where the money gets spent in Worcestershire. It would be a catastrophe. We're going to have to halt projects that were put into the budget by the previous administration, things that maybe were 'nice to have', but we can't afford them."
UK politics
Fundraising
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Which Grant Management Tools Are Best for Government Agencies?

Cloud-based grant management software helps government agencies organize workflows, track metrics, run reports, improve recordkeeping, and support implementation through configurable products and vendor support.
#new-york-city-budget
California
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

County wins health care tax, buys office building

Santa Clara County is purchasing a medical office building and funding the acquisition plus seismic upgrades with 30-year tax-exempt bonds.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

This Bill Would Give Your Community More Money To Build Its Own Transportation Future - Streetsblog USA

The BASICS Act shifts federal transportation funding toward metro regions, enabling human-centered projects and preventing state DOTs from monopolizing funds for highways.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Top Mamdani deputy mayor doesn't rule out expanding metered parking to help close budget gap | amNewYork

New York City's administration is considering expanding metered and permitted parking citywide to generate revenue for closing budget gaps and funding priorities.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Reform UK's Kent council faces extreme risk' after passing first budget

Reform UK-led Kent council raised council tax 3.99%, leaving reserves low and exposing the authority to £411m of immediate financial risk.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Proposed state budget shortchanges Santa Clara County - San Jose Spotlight

Newsom's budget rejects new county protections, likely forcing counties to absorb federal H.R. 1 cuts to Medi-Cal, CalFresh and social services, risking public hospital closures.
US politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

San Jose faces tough choices to balance budget shortfall - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose faces a projected $65 million shortfall requiring tough service reductions while prioritizing public safety, libraries, youth programs, parks, and immigrant legal defense funding.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Council proposes to increase tax by nearly 4%

Kent County Council proposes a 3.99% council tax rise to address more than 700 million of debt and fund essential services, prompting opposition criticism.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Opinion: The Conservative Case for the REPAIR Infrastructure Act - Streetsblog USA

Reauthorize and expand Reconnecting Communities with $3 billion annually (FY2027–2031) to remove or mitigate divisive highways, prohibiting use of funds to add travel lanes.
UK politics
fromTheregister
1 month ago

The UK government isn't spending much taxpayer cash on X

Most UK government departments ceased paid spending on X since July 2024, while the Department for Education spent £27,118.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Why Does Trump Wants To Punish Cities For Free Buses? - Streetsblog USA

Proposal to cut federal transit funding targets large cities with free buses, likely driven by political retribution and creating costly inefficiencies.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Emergency loans offered to civil servants waiting on pensions

Civil servants facing pension-payment delays are offered interest-free hardship loans up to 10,000; urgent cases prioritised and extra staff hired to clear the backlog.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Toronto city council will debate Chow's proposed budget today. Here's what's on the table | CBC News

The total proposed 2026 operating budget amounts to $18.9 billion, with 31 per cent being covered by property taxes and 24 per cent made up of federal and provincial funding. The rest is made up of smaller measures, including rate programs (12 per cent), transit fares (six per cent), and reserves (nine per cent). Chow submitted her budget proposal on Feb. 1, based on a city staff proposal put forward on Jan. 8.
Canada news
fromAol
1 month ago

Senate Dems: 'We in Illinois need to tax'

If you live in Illinois, you pay a greater percentage of your income in taxes than almost anyone of any income stratus anywhere in the country. That's not right,
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Fight over gate raises questions of government service

The current issue is whether Fremont controls the road that the Alameda County Board of Supervisors ceded to Christopher George, who has now blocked access with a gate. But it is part of a longer battle that has included the board considering George's request for the land after his company donated $10,000 to Supervisor David Haubert's campaign. The board granted his request ostensibly to save maintenance costs, but at the expense of constituents who have used that section of road recreationally for decades.
US politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Mamdani orders new 'Chief Savings Officers' at city agencies

Under Executive Order 12, according to a press statement from the city, each agency will now have five days to appoint an existing senior employee as Chief Savings Officer and grant them the relevant staff and information. This employee will have 45 days to complete a comprehensive assessment of their agency's spending, analyzing the most expensive programs to understand major drivers of cost, as well as the highest-performing programs, to try to replicate successes.
US politics
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

'Nothing short of self-sabotage': Watchdog warns about national debt setting new record in just 4 years | Fortune

U.S. national debt will rise to 120% of GDP by 2030, surpassing the World War II peak and severely constraining fiscal flexibility.
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