Governance & Finance: Page 122

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    Unfunded mandates drain local coffers

    Loopholes in legislation are financial floodgates.

    By Sibley Fleming • May 1, 2005
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    What Performance-Based Contracting Really Means for Procurement Goals

    As performance-based contracting grows and evolves, the benefits of private-sector experience and best practices provide solutions to government entities on all levels.

    By Dennis B. Boykin IV • April 18, 2005
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    Strategic Sourcing: A Recipe for Strategic Excellence

    For much of the 20th century, the process of acquiring goods and services was considered as somewhat of a nuisance.

    March 10, 2005
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    Harnessing Procurement Transformation

    By David P. Gragan Procurement transformation involves taking a current, cumbersome process and implementing changes to complement a government entitys vision and sense of public duty.

    Feb. 24, 2005
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    What Makes a Successful Governor?

    Two new governors were elected in Virginia and New Jersey, and each is now meeting with his transition team to plot how to turn campaign promises into action.

    Feb. 5, 2005
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    Public art displays carry legal risks

    Several laws apply to city-sponsored art exhibits.

    By Terence R. Boga • Jan. 31, 2005
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    Achievement of Excellence In Procurement-2

    Achievement of Excellence In Procurement How does your procurement organization compare with others? To applaud best practices, the National Purchasing.

    Dec. 26, 2004
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    Old post offices aid revitalization efforts

    USPS considers alternative uses for buildings.

    By Joe Kilsheimer • Oct. 31, 2004
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    When Choosing a Value-Added Reseller, Weigh All the Options

    Selling to the government at any level is big business. Every year, billions of taxpayer dollars are spent on a variety of goods and services.

    Oct. 28, 2004
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    Legal pet limits: how many are enough?

    Local governments set limits to control density.

    By Ellen Howle • Oct. 1, 2004
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    Small towns, big ideas

    When it comes to paying for costly government services, a little creativity goes a long way.

    By Joel Groover • Sept. 30, 2004
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    3.3 Million Commuters Travel 100 Miles Or More To Work

    About 3.3 million Americans travel 50 miles or more one way to get to work — and they commute these distances 329 million times a year, according to National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) findings released by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).

    July 6, 2004
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    Eco-Labels: Making Environmental Purchasing Easier?

    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.Defining E...

    By Scott Case • June 23, 2004
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    International Study Of Lying Shows Different Attitudes Among Cultures

    A 75-nation study shows that Americans think they can get away with lying more than half the time. Protestants are most likely to think they can lie without detection. Catholics slightly less.

    May 17, 2004
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    Bridge Reconstruction Project Triumphs Over Time Constraints

    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.With a pop...

    By Sandra Wimmer • Feb. 12, 2004
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    2004 Crown Communities

    American City & County's annual awards honoring excellence in local government.

    By Joel Groover, Conni Kunzler • Jan. 31, 2004
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    The Nazareth Syndrome

    The "Nazareth" Syndrome Consultants Are Not a Threat to Your Job or Reputation Remember what you had to do to get your job?

    Oct. 29, 2003
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    Are Your Employees Giving You the Silent Treatment

    In any organization, communication between managers and employees is a big issue.

    Oct. 29, 2003
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    How to Overcome Organizational Indifference

    Linda Keefe, CEO, Shared Results International. We hear the phrases every day: "That's not my job," "I can't help you; talk to my boss," "That's just

    Aug. 13, 2003
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    Gsa Returns Governors Island To Nyc

    The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) HAS announced the return of Governors Island to the City and State of New York for educational use, ending the 202-year federal ownership.

    Feb. 18, 2003
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    Achievement of Excellence in Procurement

    Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Editor's Note: Wayne A. Casper, C.P.M., is the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Committee Chair for the

    Feb. 10, 2003
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    Lewis And Clark Bicentennial Inspires Traveling Exhibit

    The opening of the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial earlier this month highlights cooperation among two dozen federal departments and agencies in the largest such effort since the nation’s Bicentennial in 1976.

    Jan. 29, 2003
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    White House Installs Solar Panels

    The Bush administration has installed the first-ever solar electric system on the grounds of the White House.

    Jan. 23, 2003
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    Renaissance man

    Famous for its blues clubs, barbecue, Graceland and the National Civil Rights Museum, Memphis, Tenn., draws a steady flood of tourists from around the world every year

    By Lindsay Isaacs • Nov. 1, 2002
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    Q & A/Patrick Guilfoyle, Plainsboro, N.J.

    In June 2001, Patrick Guilfoyle, township administrator for Plainsboro, N.J., headed for Zurich, Switzerland, to participate in ABC’s reality game show Mole 2: The Next Betrayal.

    By Lindsay Isaacs • Oct. 1, 2002