Governance & Finance: Page 119

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    Viewpoint: Lessons learned while adjusting retiree health benefits

    By Lynna Soller and Steve Burrows — Tempe, Ariz., adjusted its financial obligations to retirees last year, but the changes did not come easily.

    Jan. 6, 2012
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    California city cracks down on prostitution

    Escondido, Calif., is taking action against massage establishments and therapists using their certification for prostitution and human trafficking.

    By Jennifer Grzeskowiak • Nov. 22, 2011
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    Parks and recreation departments try new fund-raising ideas

    Editor's note: This article was originally published in American City & County, which has merged with Smart Cities Dive to bring you expanded coverage of city innovation and local government. For the latest in smart city news, explore Smart Cities Dive or sign up for our newsletter.Park directors...

    By Gail Short • Nov. 14, 2011
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    Jefferson County, Ala., files for Chapter 9 bankruptcy

    A failure to negotiate a deal with its creditors has led Jefferson County, Ala., to file for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection, the largest municipal bankruptcy case in U.S. history.

    Nov. 10, 2011
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    FedSmith: Federal workers need tools and technology to be more productive

    In Part 1 of our interview, Ralph and Ian Smith of the FedSmith.com federal workplace portal spoke of the “targeting” of government workers because of the budget problems that Congress and federal agencies are facing today. In this second part of the interview, the Smiths cover a variety of topics of interest to government employees.

    By Michael Keating • Oct. 11, 2011
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    Removing the obstacles to e-procurement adoption

    10 reasons government agencies do not use e-procurement platforms, and how they can overcome those obstacles.

    By Richard Waugh • Aug. 1, 2011
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    County Leader of the Year: Standing tall

    Faye Outlaw, American City & County's 2011 County Leader of the Year, has helped her community withstand the strong winds of financial challenges by creating a sustainable future.

    By Nancy Mann Jackson • July 12, 2011
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    Proposal revisions during post-award contract execution: Are they fair?

    Richard Pennington examines legal cases in Florida and New Jersey that have determined whether governments can alter RFP requirements after selecting a contractor.

    By Richard Pennington • June 1, 2011
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    Kansas State University offers flexible MPA program

    Govpro.com talked with Krishna Tummala, professor of political science and director of the Kansas State University (K-State) MPA program. The K-State main campus is in Manhattan, Kan.

    By Michael Keating • June 1, 2011
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    Editor’s Viewpoint: Get your mitts off my Medicare

    Rather than isolating the Medicare system for cuts and reforms, changes should be made to the entire health care system.

    By Bill Wolpin • May 18, 2011
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    Hydropower surge

    Rising energy costs coupled with federal, state and local financial incentives are making hydropower projects financially attractive for public water systems.

    By Todd Briggeman, David Egger, Bruce Duncan, Pat Sullivan • May 1, 2011
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    Snowstorms get political

    Elected officials can get plowed under by unforgiving winter storms.

    By Nancy Mann Jackson • April 1, 2011
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    Unwitting waivers of delivery dates

    This article examines two United States legal cases that illustrate application of waiver principles in a context of a supply and construction contract.

    By Richard Pennington • April 1, 2011
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    ‘Piggybacking’ on the Law (of Piggybacking)

    In the case of Accela v. Sarasota County, the state court and an appellate court disagree on whether the county could piggyback on a contract by the State of Wisconsin.

    By Richard Pennington • Feb. 1, 2011
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    Responsive or not?

    Richard Pennington examines two recent cases to highlight special problems in applying concepts of responsiveness in requests for proposals (RFPs).

    By Richard Pennington • Feb. 1, 2011
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    UPPCC new certifications - Fall 2010

    187 individuals successfully completed the fall 2010 UPPCC certification examinations.

    Feb. 1, 2011
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    Friends baffled by Mesquite, Nevada, city councilwoman’s suicide

    Police in Mesquite, Nev., have confirmed that City Councilwoman Donna Fairchild killed her husband and herself, according to media reports.

    Jan. 27, 2011
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    Golden State county tops list as most liberal

    San Francisco, Calif., ranks at the top of the list of the most liberal counties in the United States, according to calculations by the Daily Caller web site.

    By Michael Keating • Jan. 5, 2011
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    Viewpoint: From trash to treasure

    Methane, a clean-burning fuel source, also can be an untapped revenue stream for cash-strapped cities and towns, and a jobs generator.

    By Jeffrey Karp, Stephen Batiste • Nov. 24, 2010
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    NIGP’s 65th Annual Forum and Products Exposition

    NIGP presented several awards for procurement excellence at the NIGP Forum in San Antonio August 2010.

    Oct. 1, 2010
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    Ford hybrids on patrol with NYPD

    The New York City Police Department has deployed the first 30 of 102 Ford Fusion Hybrid alternative fuel vehicles to be used as marked patrol cars. The hybrids will be used to patrol the Big Apple's five boroughs.

    By Michael Keating • Aug. 26, 2010
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    Maryland city restricts use of laser pointers

    Ocean City, Md., officials have passed a law making it illegal to use laser pointers in a way that may cause harm to other people.

    Aug. 18, 2010
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    Viewpoint: Reducing headcount? How to manage risks from staff cuts

    Effective risk management could help local governments ensure that vital services are maintained despite job losses.

    By John Baranzelli • Aug. 11, 2010
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    Rethinking public works

    Public works departments are focusing less on plugging current holes and more on building their future communities.

    By Jennifer Grzeskowiak • Aug. 1, 2010
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    Only one bid… now what?

    What do you do when you receive only one bid?

    By Fred Marks • June 1, 2010