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🏆📚 Congrats to Bruce McDonald! His book, "Understanding Municipal Fiscal Health," is the 2025 Association of Budgeting and Financial Management's Best Book Award winner—honoring its impact on public budgeting & financial management. #ABFM2025 #PublicFinance #FiscalHealth
August 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Tulsa's finance team reveals crucial insights into the city's fiscal health, including the delicate balance of budgets and the importance of reserves in navigating unexpected challenges.

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City staff brief committee on fiscal health: reserves, use of fund balance and credit ratings
Finance staff briefed the committee on Tulsa’s fiscal position, describing legal requirements for a balanced budget, the role of unreserved/unappropriated fund balance, the emergency operating reserve and the charter-established rainy day (economic stabilization) reserve. Staff said the general fund emergency reserve goal is 10% (currently 9.9%)
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October 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Iowa City's financial outlook reveals a concerning net spending authority of just 0.1%, prompting urgent calls for tighter fiscal oversight and proactive planning.

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IASB: Iowa CityUAB low, net spending-authority near zero; board urged to track seven indicators
IASB staff told the board that Iowa City's Unspent Authorized Budget (UAB) was about 2.3% for FY25 and that after restricted categorical balances the district's net spending-authority was roughly 0.1%, limiting flexibility; presenters recommended monitoring seven annual indicators and adopting monthly reporting to track fiscal health.
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August 21, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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Iowa City's financial health is raising eyebrows with a troubling 2.3% Unspent Authorized Budget—find out what this means for the district's future.

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Presenter highlights UAB, solvency and benchmarks; Iowa City reported 2.3% UAB for FY25
ISAB staff emphasized key fiscal health metrics — Unspent Authorized Budget (UAB), solvency ratio and cash reserve benchmarks — and reported Iowa City's UAB was 2.3% in FY25, below recommended targets.
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August 14, 2026 at 1:06 AM
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A staggering 65 out of 72 counties in Wisconsin are grappling with fiscal distress in their human services, leaving many struggling to fill positions and cutting vital services.

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Director cites WICSA survey showing widespread fiscal distress among county human services agencies
The director told the board a WICSA fiscal-health survey found 65 of 72 counties reporting fiscal strain, with many limiting hiring, cutting services or running down placement reserves, and emphasized statewide placement-cost increases.
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August 1, 2026 at 11:37 AM
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Bonita Springs is gearing up for a financially strategic future, balancing capital projects and disaster recovery plans to ensure community resilience.

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Bonita Springs outlines budget strategies amid flooding and disaster recovery challenges
Bonita Springs presents budget plans focusing on capital projects and disaster reserves for recovery.
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June 20, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Milwaukee faces a staggering $101 million budget gap, threatening essential services as rising pension costs and expiring federal aid collide.

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Milwaukee Council Faces $100M Budget Gap Amid Rising Pension Costs
City officials report significant budget gap driven by unexpected pension cost increases.
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October 7, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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A proposed legislation in Washington County could boost revenue by $360,000, but will it pass in time to influence the upcoming budget?

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Budget Committee Reviews New Revenue Estimates Amid Legislative Support for Standalone Bill
Committee discusses potential revenue impacts and budget adjustments ahead of legislative decisions.
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August 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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The Arrowhead Union High School Board just took a groundbreaking step towards unity in education by hosting its first-ever collaborative meeting with local K-8 districts!

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Arrowhead High School District board holds first collaborative meeting to enhance communication
Board members discuss training needs and foster collaboration at inaugural union meeting.
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March 16, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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Walworth County's Finance Committee just revealed a stunning $3.2 million return for Q4 2024—find out what drove this unexpected financial success!

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Investment report reveals $3.2M return exceeding expectations for fourth quarter 2024
Quarterly investment results show a 5% return driven by unexpected rate stability.
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February 26, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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Nova Scotia Auditor General Urges Oversight on $6.7B Unbudgeted Spending

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Nova Scotia Auditor General Urges Oversight on $6.7B Unbudgeted Spending
Nova Scotia auditor general reports $6.7B unbudgeted spending, raising concerns over fiscal health and legislative oversight.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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Simsbury's Board of Finance meeting revealed a promising projected surplus of $128,000 and a successful bond rating, paving the way for a bright fiscal future.

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Finance Committee Reports $128M Projected Surplus and Bond Sale Details
Committee highlights projected surplus and successful bond rating ahead of upcoming sale.
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September 18, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Ada County Commissioners are shaking up their $175 million investment strategy to secure the best rates before market cuts hit!

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Investment Manager Reviews $175M Portfolio Performance and Strategies with LGIP
Investment manager discusses portfolio balance and strategies for optimizing liquidity and rates.
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August 13, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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Coeur d'Alene's City Council reveals a $19 million general fund balance and a remarkable $4.2 million revenue boost, signaling strong financial health for the city!

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Coeur D'Alene reports $19M general fund balance and 4.2M revenue growth
City maintains strong financial position with increased revenues and healthy fund balance.
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June 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Lewis County leaders are rallying for urgent legislative changes to secure vital funding and support for public health, liability reform, and jail medical costs—will they be heard?

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Lewis County outlines policy priorities: foundational public‑health flexibility, tort reform, jail medical reimbursement and public defense funding
County leaders used the roundtable to press several statewide policy asks: more flexibility for foundational public‑health contract spending to fit rural needs; legislative help addressing rising liability premiums (tort reform); mechanisms to secure Medicaid reimbursement for jail medical costs; and increased funding for public defense to relieve
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November 2, 2025 at 5:42 AM
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In a groundbreaking meeting, the Sumner-Bonney Lake School Board celebrated a $175 million bond sale that not only defies state trends but could save the district hundreds of thousands in interest costs.

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Washington School District secures positive bond outlook amid financial pressures
District maintains strong fund balance, ensuring significant interest savings on $732 million bond.
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May 23, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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Dedicate to Supt. Linda Davis. Moment of silence. Meeting adjourned.” #FiscalHealth #BoardAgenda #MomentOfSilence
January 29, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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January 29, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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Kent City Council has just proposed a 3% increase in water and sewer rates, sparking debates on the future of community services!

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Kent City Council approves 3% rate hikes for water and sewer services
City Council passes ordinances to increase water and sewer rates effective January 2025.
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March 24, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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Salem's City Council celebrates a staggering leap in interest earnings, rocketing from $75,000 to an astonishing $712,000 in just two years!

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City investment board boosts interest earnings from $75K to $712K in two years
City's interest earnings surged from $75,000 to $712,000 in two years through strategic investments.
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January 30, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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Claremore's fiscal health scores a solid 7.1, but lurking challenges like low reserves and pending FEMA reimbursements could reshape the city's financial future.

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Consultant: Claremore scores 7.1 on new fiscal health model; officials told FEMA reimbursements still pending
A consultant'using a new "performator" scoring model told the Claremore City Council the city's overall fiscal score is about 7.1, highlighting low unassigned reserves and delayed FEMA reimbursements; councilors and staff said they will monitor reserves and use the tool annually.
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December 12, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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Tulsa's finance staff warns that relying on reserves to cover recurring costs is a risky strategy that could jeopardize the city's fiscal future.

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City finance staff briefs council on fiscal health: reserves near target, structural imbalance remains
City finance staff told the council Oct. 15 that Tulsa's emergency operating reserve is near the 10% target (9.9%), the charter rainy‑day (economic stabilization) fund holds roughly $23 million, and long‑term structural imbalance requires attention to avoid repeated use of fund balance.
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October 16, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Norman's city council is at a crossroads, debating whether to shrink its expansive territory to better serve residents and stabilize its budget.

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Norman Council Considers Deannexation Amid Budget Strain and Community Realignment
Council debates the sustainability of Norman's land size and potential deannexation strategies.
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July 24, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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Englewood City Hall is buzzing as the Budget Advisory Committee gears up for a groundbreaking April operating budget review that promises to reshape the city's financial future!

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City Council Plans April Budget Review Ahead of May Capital Discussions
City Council schedules operating budget review for April before May capital budget decisions.
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September 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Ottumwa Community School District leaders are sounding the alarm: proposed state changes to funding could spell disaster for local schools just as their financial health appears strong.

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Ottumwa district projects healthy reserves but warns legislators’ SAVE proposals could be ‘catastrophic’
District leaders told the board the general fund and capital accounts are in strong long‑term positions—general fund just under $71 million, state aid about $51 million (73%)—but cautioned that proposed state changes to SAVE and PEPL funding would sharply reduce local capital capacity.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:47 PM