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Times were when the grey cardigan image of a management job in local government was a hurdle for recruiters. Now, it seems, times have changed along with the image. And [...]

The entering into a contract, by many cities, counties and other local government entities, for the construction of buildings, stadiums, roads etc. can prove to be high risk factor. This is due to the overcharging by the contractor, which the government will not be aware of.

IBM Corp. is helping the Texas Public Safety Department reduce a two-year records backlog and capture more federal highway construction funds. Accenture Ltd. has installed an electronic licensing system for […]

The rising costs of worker compensation benefits are forcing states to come up with new programs and policies to reduce claims. A study of the plans at some of the states like New York, West Virginia, and Florida, are presented.

When local government staff take the time to carefully craft an RFP, widely disburse it to potential service providers, and conduct an objective evaluation of proposals, the end result can [...]

Seventy local councils responded to the government's pay and conditions survey, which has brought about a single status pay harmonizing all the basic conditions, such as hours and holidays, of white collar staff. There are 6 key findings to the councils' response to the recruitment and retention problems.

Following is the text of the Crawford Lecture, delivered by Potts on Oct. 24 during NRPA's National Congress & Exposition in St. Louis, Mo. Park and recreation agencies are facing […]

The performance of the governments of the various states and territories of Australia, are producing world-best prosperity in their quest for prosperity. Each state is competing in the race to better the others in economic growth, lifestyle satisfaction, sporting prowess or all these factors, and competition is healthy in their pursuit of excellence.

The Legislative Analyst's Office serves as a nonpartisan fiscal and policy advisor to the California Legislature charged with recommending ways state government can operate more efficiently and economically. It has earned a national reputation for high quality analysis and served as a model for establishment of similar offices throughout the country.

The growth of online government declined as information of digital database leaked. This could stymie e-government and the efficiencies it offers an enterprise and hence state and local governments are beginning to focus their efforts on policies and tools to shore up the way they protect the privacy of information in their keeping.

The rising costs of worker compensation benefits are forcing states to come up with new programs and policies to reduce claims. A study of the plans at some of the states like New York, West Virginia, and Florida, are presented.

Builders face increased fees on all fronts as state governments struggle to offset one of the worst budget seasons in decades. BACK-ROOM NEGOTIATIONS OVER LAND-USE PLANNING, FBE INCREASES, and even […]

FIRST, UNDERSTAND that there is a difference between on-board diagnostic (OBD) test equipment and OBD diagnostic equipment. Test equipment used in the shop may not have a full-featured scan tool […]

The scrutiny of human resource practices in religious organizations that accept government contracts is discussed.

How state-goverment CIOs are dealing with budget cuts during the ongoing economic slowdown is discussed.

Iowa's approach to information technology (IT) portfolio management, which provides an effective way to gauge project return on investment (ROI), is described and discussed.

The author examines the concept of home rule and local government attempts to reclaim home rule power to control urban sprawl.

On June 23, 2003 (68 FR 37334-37360), EPA revised numerous Part 63 maximum achievable control technology (MACT) standards to clarify which provisions of the MACT standards cannot be delegated to [...]

The responcibilites and duties of city councils are discussed. Also examined is the ability of city councils to govern effectively in the 21st century.

Medicaid's growing importance means that decisions on Medicaid must take into account the overall well-being of both U.S. health spending and government finance. It is important for both areas of finance that the country develop a set of automatic fiscal stabilizers for government similar to those it has for individuals and corporations.

As newly elected officials took office and state legislatures met in early 2003, state officials faced one of the gravest economic situations in recent memory. The faltering economy and plummeting state revenues caused many states to cut services, dip further into reserves and continue hiring freezes and layoffs.

The terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 and subsequent anthrax incidents have left an indelible mark on the United States. While the calculable short-term cost was as much as $80 billion in property damage and around 3,000 fatalities, the long-term consequences are less obvious or certain. It appears, however, that the resulting shift in U.S. foreign, defense, and domestic policy could have significant and far-reaching implications for state and local government responsibilities. It is important for state and local policymakers to anticipate the challenges created by these events so that appropriate long-term policy responses are developed for the changed world ahead.

Change in UK local government leadership styles could assist public sector reform.

UK local government improvement through public sector reform is discussed. Management leadership and a new employee appraisal system are expected to assist in changes.

States and municipalities need to have procedures in place to manage during droughts. Preparing for a drought before it occurs is best, but most governments ignore the dangers when water supplies are plentiful. Georgia's drought strategy focuses on risk management and reforms instead of emergency responses.

State and local governments using wireless computer networks may be vulnerable to hacker attacks. Information technology managers need to add extra layers of security to keep intruders from breaking into their networks. Wi-Fi equipment can be very useful for police officers, lawmakers, and other government officials, but security issues must always be taken into account.

State and local fiscal policies have grown more alike from 1977 to 1996.

A local government pay and conditions benchmarking survey covering England, Scotland and Wales examined salaries awarded for key council posts, such as planning officers and administrative and clerical staff. Among the survey's findings, there are staffing problems in local government that are resulting in slightly higher differentiation in pay levels between regions.

The United States has two dozen new governors, many of whow were elected on a campaign platform of change. Almost all the states have large deficits.