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Highlights from the State of the Cities Report 2023 by NLC

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Or maybe, since the federal government is moving forward at such a rapid pace, is this less of a priority for mayors? Additionally, recognizing that budget and management are on the mind of mayors is also telling. Image from page 7 of the report. To borrow a Yogi Berra phrase, “A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore.”

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Community Engagement for City Budgeting

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When it comes to creating a city or county budget , there are many ways to move forward: whether it’s taking the previous year’s budget and adapting it as necessary, or throwing it all away and starting with a blank slate. There’s no “right” choice when it comes to budget type—only what’s best for your jurisdiction.

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Community Engagement Trends for 2025

Social Pinpoint

Local governments in Australia are seeking innovative ways to use compensation methods to enhance community participation. Digital tools, such as engagement platforms and even social media, is being used to reach a wider audience. These programs help to boost face-to-face public participation.

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City of Boulder, CO Integrates PBB into Budget as the "Framework within which all Budget Decisions are Made!"

PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting

"Now integrated into its seventh consecutive year of budget development, PBB is the framework within which all budget decisions are made." The City of Boulder, Colorado is one of the fiercest proponents of priority based budgeting (PBB) in the nation. Boulder has recently published their 2017 Recommended Budget.

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As cyber threats evolve, cities and counties need to safeguard staffers’ mobile devices

American City & Country

No question, more local governments are facing cyber threats in 2024, says Tim LeMaster, vice president, worldwide systems engineering at Lookout. Either outcome allows the attacker to impersonate or spy on the victim, potentially exposing sensitive government data.” His firm is a data-centric cloud security company.

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Why Washington County, Wis. Chose to Pursue Priority Based Budgeting

PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting

"Before diving head-first into a local government’s budget season, it’s important to establish priorities first." Administrator It’s not easy to implement a major shift in budgetary thinking across the landscape of stakeholders who have a hand in crafting a local government’s fiscal roadmap—including the public.

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The CPBB + ELGL Webinar Series - Applied PBB: P3's!

PBB Center for Priority Based Budgeting

In our work in Priority Based Budgeting , one of the greatest outcomes of the work is the ability to shed light on where to find opportunities for shared services. The role of government, even in a high-priority program, is not always to be the direct service provider; it can be a key partner!