Governance & Finance: Page 120

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    A federal experiment sets out lasting models for suburban development

    One story thread in the American City & County archives followed the federal government's Depression-era efforts to solve housing problems by creating communities in the suburbs.

    By Lindsay Isaacs • Feb. 23, 2012
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    Albuquerque flood control project features public art (with related video)

    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.Albuquerqu...

    By Lindsay Isaacs • Feb. 22, 2012
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    Opinion

    Editor’s Viewpoint: What’s your two cents worth?

    What do you think your two cents is worth today? Surprisingly enough, thanks to the Internet, it's worth more than you think

    By Bill Wolpin • Feb. 14, 2012
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    Boston city workers share cars across departments

    Boston has set up a fleet sharing program for its employees called FleetHub. In the setup, fleet managers have combined vehicles formerly dedicated to city departments and created an interdepartmental fleet. The city is working with Zipcar, a for-profit car sharing service, in the effort.

    Feb. 13, 2012
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    Indemnification, Limitation of Liability and (Un)Intended Consequences

    An explanation of the differences between indemnification and limitation of liability, and two cases that illustrate what can go wrong.

    By Richard Pennington • Feb. 1, 2012
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    UPPCC New Certifications - Fall 2011

    The Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC) announces that 196 individuals successfully completed the fall 2011 UPPCC certification examinations administered Oct. 17-29, 2011.

    Feb. 1, 2012
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    Outsourcing in the public sector

    Examining the role of the procurement employees in the decision and process.

    Feb. 1, 2012
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    The safest states for animals

    States that passed animal protection laws in 2011 move up in The Humane Society rankings.

    By Larry Conley • Jan. 19, 2012
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    Opinion

    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