Going beyond the obvious: what every finance officer should know
about IT controls.
IT Compliance and Controls: Best Practices for Implementation
By James J. DeLuccia IV
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
2008, 274 pages, $50.00
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Government finance officers . . .
The fifth dimension of management: make it personal.(Management
& Careers)
The art of management is to get a group of people to work together
toward achieving stated goals. Traditional managers discharge their
responsibilities through planning, organizing, leading, and . . .
Making an argument for police enforcement costs: the St. Paul fee
study experience.
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The mortgage foreclosure crisis and the related downturn in tax
revenues have forced city finance professionals to develop creative
approaches to combat revenue shortages. . . .
2008 Innovation award winners chosen.
Six initiatives were chosen by The Ash Institute for Democratic
Governance and Innovation at Harvard Kennedy School as winners of the
2008 Innovations in American Government Awards. Each winner . . .
Study examines local governments' responses to health-care
costs, GASB 45.(News & Numbers)
A new study looks at local governments' strategies for
addressing health-care costs and their awareness of and response to
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 45. . . .
Calendar.(Calendar)
[gfoa events]
November
Internet Training
5 Transcending the Cost of Mistrust
Various Locations
6 Annual Governmental GAAP Update Satellite Teleconference
Phoenix, Arizona
17 . . .
Long-term financial forecasting for local
governments.(Solutions)
Cities, counties, and other local government agencies are
increasingly adopting long-term financial forecasting as a critical
component of their financial management practices. Too many . . .
Enhancing control and lowering costs through payables
outsourcing.
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Payment production is no longer a physical task within the
Arlington County treasurer's office--payables outsourcing has moved
a manual process to a Web-based environment. . . .
Fiscal first aid.(Cover story)
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With indicators of housing market performance plumbing depths that
haven't been seen in years, soaring energy and commodity costs, and
slowed economic growth, many local . . .
Oregon Department of Transportation building nation's first
'Roadside solar' project.
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is embracing
renewable energy The agency is undertaking an innovative development
known as the Oregon Solar Highway project, a public-private . . .
Tempting targets for dramatic energy
cuts.(Commentary)(Reprint)
Can we really go "green," to achieve big-time energy
saving?
For one solution hidden in plain sight, look outside, any evening,
at the streetlight closest to you. Energy-wise, it's probably . . .
President signs Landmark Housing Law.(Federal Focus)
Since early 2007, communities across the nation have been
struggling with a flailing economy and perhaps the most significant
downturn in the housing market since the Great Depression. In fact, . . .
Capital planning provides both short-term and long-term
perspective.(Best Practices)
Most finance officers have heard about the need for long-term
financial planning, a collaborative process that allows for strategic
thinking about an organization's future. However, . . .
Consolidation and shared services: a proven method for saving tax
dollars.
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A Midwestern mayor--who happened to be involved in discussions
about merging fire and EMS services with neighboring
communities--recently had a heart attack. Grateful for . . .
Finance officers need to provide leadership, report says.
Only a third of government finance leaders believe they have the
financial management abilities they need to address the fiscal
challenges ahead, according to "Mastering Finance in
Government," a . . .
GASB proposes to modify guidance on ARC adjustment for pensions
and OPEB.(The Accounting Angle)
In mid-July, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
invited comment on a draft technical bulletin, Determining the Annual
Required Contribution Adjustment for Postemployment Benefits. . . .
Organizational alignment with logic models: Marathon County,
Wisconsin: using a carefully thought-out implementation schedule an
Marathon County, Wisconsin, continuously evaluates its programs and
services in light of its goal: creating a learning organization that
promotes improved quality of services as well as increased . . .
Stability in a time of uncertainty.(Company overview)
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Challenging fiscal times test the strength of an
organization's backbone, but they also provide an opportunity to
strengthen policies, enhance analytical infrastructure, . . .
Brass Tax compiles and evaluates collection techniques.
Brass Tax. The Compendium of Local Government Collection Powers and
Practices, is an ambitious undertaking by the Arlington County
Treasurer's Office to compile the various collection . . .
Solutions for tough times.(from the editor)
There are few things everyone will agree on, except, perhaps, that
local governments are facing tough economic circumstances At times like
these, minor problems can threaten to quickly become a . . .
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