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The article reports that the pressure on defence budgets with economic instability lead to changes in modernization programmes in the U.S.

The overall average budget transparency of Croatian counties, cities and municipalities is far from being satisfactory as even the most transparent counties rate below the 50%. Although a major improvement in budget transparency cannot be expected without both a major reform of the country's territorial organization and fiscal (de)centralization, certain examples - some pertaining to smaller and relatively less well off local units - do show that, even under present circumstances, improvements can be achieved. And fiscal and economic crisis, corruption scandals and high deficit and debt levels - all requiring greater fiscal discipline and a more efficient public sector - make those improvements more and more necessary by the day. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports that the demand for unmanned aircrafts grows exponentially. Topics include considered that German parliament's budget committee approved on April 14, 2021 the pan-European Eurodrone contract for its development; and examines that German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron started the programme on February 5, 2021 during a meeting of the Franco-German Defence and Security Council.

The team selected for the estimated €400,000 contract will draw up an exemplar framework masterplan setting out design parameters and a pipeline of mixed-use developments for the urban extension, which is the largest development project in County Kildare. Naas Northwest Quadrant, County Kildare CLIENT Kildare County Council BUDGET TBC SECTOR Masterplan DEADLINE 4pm, 13 October Kildare County Council has announced a competition for a 290ha sustainable low-carbon urban district north of Naas Town. CLIENT Prosper BUDGETTBC SECTOR Housing DEADLINE loam, 2 October Procurement agency Prosper has launched a new design services framework. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the Chicago Dental Society's (CDS) meeting, held on June 8, 2023, discusses about three dental clinics operated by the Cook County Health Systems Department of Oral Health; and the Executive Committee meet with the Inter Group Council to discuss leadership development.

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The article offers the author's insights on the application of Interactive Voice Response (IVR) in local jails. He mentions that their detention facility in Elkhart County was one of the first ten in Indiana to use an inmate information IVR. He adds that the associated labor savings from the technology led in compelling return-on-investment (ROI) projections and budget friendly approval requests.

Richmond is active on the boards of The MetroHealth Foundation, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Ohio and the Center for Health Affairs. CRAIG RICHMOND Executive vice president and chief financial and system services officer MetroHealth System During his tenure at MetroHealth, Craig Richmond has helped guide the system through historic changes. In 2017, Richmond led the $946 million bond issuance that allowed MetroHealth to finance the transformation of its main campus. [Extracted from the article]

Reports on the census done in Pitt County, North Carolina to revise its population figures. Increase in the recorded population of the county; Increase in the general fund of Pitt County; Decrease in the budget of the municipality of Greenville.

The article offers information on Mike Sylvia, the Grand Old Party state representative and his contribution in framing county budget, and his attitude of dismissing and insulting people with substance abuse and mental health problems.

The article presents the author views over concerns related to unfunded mandates of Albany that impact county budgets with proliferation in property taxes for the region; and rejection of governor's plan by the New York State Conference of Mayors & Municipal Officials (NYCOM) for sharing services.

The article offers information regarding Iowa River Landing intermodal facility project, Coralville, Iowa. It mentions the reductions in budgets and price to be paid by the Coralville City Council to the architects for designing the facility. It presents the design plan for the phase one which includes 270 park and ride space, rooms for offices, restrooms and other amenities. Also included are views of Vicky Robrock, director of parking and transportation about federal funding for the project. INSET: The proposed Coralville.

The article reports on the efforts taken by the government in San Diego County, California to become the leading region in the U.S. It states that the county's chief administrator officer (CAO), Walt Ekard, focused on a variety of services including social services, law enforcement and public health. Furthermore, he also planned to bolster the region's technological advancement through social media platforms. It notes that it has 4.9 billion-dollar budget to deliver its services.

The article reports that the Suffolk County/Town of Riverhead Empire Zone has garnered the highest score of 99.33 percent among other empire zones in New York for attaining the goals in its recent development plan for 2006-2007. It will receive $34,500 for administrative costs, a rise of $8,800 from the previous year. Firms within the empire zone contributed $16 million in capital investments in the last fiscal year.

The article presents an update on Nassau county, New York. The Nassau County executive, elected countywide to a four-year term, is the chief administrator of Nassau County government and is responsible for preparation of the county budget, law enforcement, planning, consumer protection, road building and maintenance, parks and recreation facilities and all other services provided by the county. In addition to two cities and three towns, Nassau County also contains 64 villages with their own elected officials, including a mayor and a village board.

Reports on the budget goal of Gov. George Pataki that would help create one million new jobs by the end of the decade in Albany. Inclusion of the multi-million dollar budget funds; List of initiatives included in the budget goal; Statement of Matthew Maguire, spokesperson for the Business Council of New York State; Pledge of Pataki to support for the state's high-technology/biotechnology efforts.

The article offers information related to proposed budget for 2015-16 in Meridian Library District (MLD) for use an interactive budget tool called Balancing Act.

The article focuses on the fiscal impact of Ebola virus infection in several U.S, States. Topics include impact of Ebola on budget of Dallas County, Texas; the views of credit rating agencies Standard & Poor and Moody's regarding the same; and the issue of financing and managing the quarantines of people who may have been exposed to the virus.

Examines the tax burden borne by Long Island, New York residents and discusses ways in which it can be alleviated. Public opinion over findings of government tax commissions; Scrutiny needed for county budgets; School costs and property taxation; Suggestions for government reorganization and implementation of program budgeting.

The author offers information on the budget published by the Long Island libraries in Port Washington, New York. He informs that salaries are budgeted at 3,411,156 dollars in 2013, which is little lower than the 3,439,677 dollars than 2012. He further mentions that the average house price and income in Port Washington is high compared with the rest of New York State.

In this article, the author discusses the important role of Senate Bill 14 to put in place performance-based budgeting to accomplish education and workforce development, health and human services and public safety in San Diego, California.

The article offers information on the problems faced by Washington administrative agencies on balancing their general fund budgets. According to Ken Stanton, Douglas County Commission Chairman, lay offs could be implemented in public agencies if improvements in new construction or sales tax revenue in 2011 will not happen. It notes that different department head officials of public agencies are considering actions to balance their budget by working with fewer employees.

The article offers views from Jamie Ells of Buckinghamshire, England concerning his decision if given the opportunity to take charge of the government budget.

The article reports on the plan to increase expenditures by the city of Windsor Heights in Iowa. It states that the plan to increase expenditure, which is about $2.6 million in fiscal 2010, aims to cover a wide area of capital improvement projects. On the other hand, the revenues are accordingly expected to reach $9.7 million increase from $7.2 million.

The article reports on County Executive Steve Levy's 2009 budget in the U.S. Accordingly, Levy proposes to cut spending by more than $100 million. The budget includes offering early retirement to employees and not replacing workers who leave the county. The economy is not in a good condition, which makes it paramount that politicians hold back on tax increases.

The author reflects on the unjust budget for Long Island, New York. He discusses the current budget deficit problems in the state and argues that it will be a double financial pain for Long Island if the county will be included in budget cutting for fiscal 2008/2009. Moreover, he stresses that whatever alternatives the government come up with it will be a very difficult year for New Yorkers financially.

The article remarks on New York Governor Eliot Spitzer's proposal to shift the cost of a number of programs from the state to local governments. The author mentions that under the governor's executive budget, the county share of the cost of non-emergency public assistance would increase by 2% to 52%. He believes that a pro-active approach is needed to reduce the property tax burden, not to place additional strain on individuals and local governments.

The article reports on the impact of the draft federal budget for 2008 on the Coronado headquarters for the Naval Special Warfare Command in California. Congressman Thelma Drake has issued a press release, saying that protecting the $51 million in construction money in the 2008 Pentagon budget would be one of her highest priorities. The military in San Diego provided 149,000 jobs and $11.7 billion in direct defense spending to economy.

The article offers information on a lawsuit in the Florida Circuit Court, which contends that the state's Special Teachers Are Rewarded system places an inordinate emphasis on subjects that are used in high-stakes testing. The plan rewards teachers for improved student performance in those exams. The suit alleges that if Miami-Dade County does not adopt the program, it could lose $19 million in state money, which would then be distributed to other districts.

The article features public official Ron Sims of King County, Washington. Among Sims' accomplishments as a public official were healthcare reform, campaigns against global warming and open space preservation. He credited his council for the county's achievements such as being a member of the Chicago Climate Exchange Inc. Sims noted that he was among the first in the nation to support electronic fingerprinting and able to save tens of millions of dollars from the county's $3.1 billion budget through the removal of mid-level management.

The article reports on the funds approved for the three Douglas County Fire District stations in Washington. The three stations were granted $94,234 budget fund on August 19, 2005. The grant was received through the Assistance to Firefighters Program of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program is administered by the Department of Homeland Security in cooperation with the department's Fire Administration.

Reports on the status of the budget planning process in the county of San Diego, California. Factors considered by the county in developing a budget plan; Top priorities in the area when it comes to drafting budgets; Economic development projects in the area appropriated for in the 2006 budget.

Reports on a decision by the Port of Douglas County to raise its property tax levy by one percent as part of its budget for 2005. Other sources from which the county will obtain funds, in addition to revenue raised from the property tax levy and taxes on new construction; Annual payment that the port is set to receive through 2007 from light industrial manufacturer Berglin Corp.; Budget expenditures for the port in 2005.