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SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
18 hours ago

Op-ed: Public safety and fairness are not expendable budget items - San Jose Spotlight

Budget cuts in Santa Clara County threaten the effectiveness of the District Attorney's and Public Defender's Offices, impacting public safety and legal representation.
#prediction-markets
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
18 hours ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

With boom in prediction markets, some lawmakers worry about how to police themselves

Prediction market bets on geopolitical events lack regulatory oversight, enabling potential insider trading by government officials without financial disclosure requirements.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
18 hours ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

With boom in prediction markets, some lawmakers worry about how to police themselves

Prediction market bets on geopolitical events lack regulatory oversight, enabling potential insider trading by government officials without financial disclosure requirements.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
14 hours ago

Rachel Reeves says she will resist calls to raise taxes to increase defence spending

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism and the need for on-ground reporting in critical societal issues.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
16 hours ago

More than $5 trillion in US taxes. Who gets it?

Trillions flow into the United States government on Tax Day, yet a significant share is directed toward war and defense contractors, rather than essential services.
Non-profit organizations
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
15 hours ago

Judge questions federal government's reasoning for withholding Gateway funds | amNewYork

A federal judge questioned the Trump administration's reasons for freezing Gateway Tunnel project funding, suggesting political motives behind the decision.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.
Retirement
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

More Taxpayers Are Cheating. Here's Why 'The IRS Isn't Going to Catch Me' Is the New Strategy.

IRS workforce reductions lead to decreased audits and increased taxpayer noncompliance, costing the government significantly in revenue.
Digital life
fromFast Company
2 days ago

This new website is like Spotify Wrapped for your tax dollars

Tax Wrapped provides a personalized breakdown of individual tax contributions to federal spending, enhancing financial literacy in a user-friendly format.
Washington DC
fromFortune
3 days ago

'We have to be able to walk and chew gum' on government spending, says budget chairman, addressing both debt crisis and national security demands | Fortune

The U.S. government faces funding challenges for mandatory spending and military endeavors, with disagreements over DHS funding complicating the budget process.
#debt-management
Bootstrapping
fromFortune
2 days ago

Debt management plan vs. debt relief | Fortune

Debt management plans and debt relief programs offer strategies for managing debt, with specific benefits and drawbacks for each option.
Bootstrapping
fromFortune
6 days ago

How to get out of debt: 9 proven strategies that actually work | Fortune

Identifying the causes of debt is essential for effective elimination strategies.
Bootstrapping
fromFortune
2 days ago

Debt management plan vs. debt relief | Fortune

Debt management plans and debt relief programs offer strategies for managing debt, with specific benefits and drawbacks for each option.
Bootstrapping
fromFortune
6 days ago

How to get out of debt: 9 proven strategies that actually work | Fortune

Identifying the causes of debt is essential for effective elimination strategies.
Science
fromFuturism
2 days ago

There's Something Extremely Shady About Trump's Disastrous New NASA Budget

The White House proposed a 47% cut to NASA's science budget for 2027, reflecting an anti-science agenda.
UK news
fromTheregister
3 days ago

UK state bank considers lengthening disastrous IT program

The UK's NS&I faces a £3 billion overhaul crisis, with delays and budget overruns prompting a review of its digital transformation plans.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Reeves arrives at IMF with little leeway to prove its UK downgrade wrong

The Iran war significantly impacts the UK economy, leading to a forecasted growth downgrade and rising inflation and unemployment rates.
#budgeting
Relationships
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

What to Do When Your Spouse Busts the Budget Mid-Month

Shared ownership of the budget is essential for both partners to feel invested and avoid mid-month spending issues.
Relationships
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

What to Do When Your Spouse Busts the Budget Mid-Month

Shared ownership of the budget is essential for both partners to feel invested and avoid mid-month spending issues.
Business intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Stop Treating ESG Like a Costly Obligation - When Used Well, It Becomes a Growth Advantage

ESG identifies operational and financial risks, enhancing resilience and performance beyond mere compliance.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

We have complied with financial rules - West Brom

West Bromwich Albion acknowledges media reports relating to the club's compliance with the EFL's profitability and sustainability (P&S) rules. The club considers that it has fully complied with the P&S rules.
English Premier League
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.se
4 days ago

KEY POINTS: Sweden's spring budget bill in less than a minute

The spring budget includes 7.7 billion kronor in new proposals, focusing on electricity support, tax reductions, and various social programs.
San Francisco
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Opinion: How to convince voters to raise taxes? Cry wolf

Bay Area leaders are using fear tactics to push for a half-cent sales tax increase for mass transit, framing it as a citizen initiative.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Rachel Reeves warns other budgets may be cut to lift defence spending

Difficult choices are necessary to increase defense spending, potentially requiring cuts to other budgets, including welfare.
US Elections
fromFast Company
1 week ago

This overlooked tax detail could make today your real deadline

Tax returns mailed to the IRS must be postmarked by April 15, with potential delays due to USPS operations.
US politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

Scoop: Collins plans to grill six Cabinet officials on Trump's budget

Bipartisan appropriations talks are being encouraged as an alternative to reconciliation for funding government agencies.
Marketing
fromForbes
1 week ago

How To Serve Clients Amid Board Scrutiny And Investor Activism

Agency conversations with executives now focus on measurable business impact rather than just creative output.
#new-york-city
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

Editorial | Building a responsible budget at City Hall | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani and Speaker Menin present competing budget plans to address a $5.9 billion deficit in New York City.
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
New York City

Op-ed | A responsible path forward for New York City's budget | amNewYork

New York City's budget process is a complex negotiation that impacts community investment and addresses fiscal challenges.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Editorial | Building a responsible budget at City Hall | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani and Speaker Menin present competing budget plans to address a $5.9 billion deficit in New York City.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-ed | A responsible path forward for New York City's budget | amNewYork

New York City's budget process is a complex negotiation that impacts community investment and addresses fiscal challenges.
Digital life
fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

18 Genius (& Kind Of Unhinged) Ways Real People Are Paying Down Their Debt

Various unconventional strategies exist for paying down debt, including selling items, side hustles, and unique income-generating activities.
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Veterans Affairs software licensing under fire in GAO report

The VA identified its five most widely used software vendors with the highest quantity of licenses installed, but faced challenges in determining whether it was purchasing too many or too few of these software licenses.
Non-profit organizations
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Fed nominee Warsh's financial disclosures point to assets well over $100m

Kevin Warsh's wealth may complicate his confirmation as Fed leader due to extensive financial disclosures and potential conflicts with Federal Reserve ethics rules.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The hidden budget line destroying your bottom line

High employee turnover costs companies between $1.1 million and $4.4 million annually due to poor hiring decisions.
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Sustainability accounting can be difficult, but can differentiate | Computer Weekly

Public cloud platforms offer sustainability benefits, but challenges in data transparency hinder accurate assessment of their environmental impact for enterprises.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

UK government lacks ambition to fight tax fraud, says PAC | Computer Weekly

The UK's PAC criticizes the government for failing to modernize technology to combat tax fraud and error, costing taxpayers billions annually.
Business
fromhbr.org
3 weeks ago

How Leaders Can Get Strategic About Energy Costs

Energy management is shifting from a marginal cost issue to a critical board-level concern for resilience and competitiveness.
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

What bets are lawmakers and staffers making on prediction markets? They're not required to tell us.

Federal officials must disclose stock trades, but prediction market trades lack similar transparency, raising concerns about insider trading.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Former footballers to meet government over 'financial abuse'

Working-class footballers lost hundreds of millions to financial mis-selling, but the V11 group is still being pursued for tax on money they never had.
UK politics
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
3 weeks ago

NYC Council launches public dashboards for budget expenses, projected revenue

The city council launched public budget dashboards to enhance transparency in budget expenses and revenue expectations.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

'There's a rainy day fund. It's pouring now' - Michael Healy-Rae says government support isn't enough as he resigns as minister

Michael Healy-Rae resigned from Government, stating the support package was insufficient and the leadership has lost its way.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Holding Money vs. Seeing the Numbers

Many Americans feel anxious about financial security despite positive bank balances due to a disconnect between digital money and tangible assets.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

NYC BUDGET: City Hall approves first round of savings after Mamdani told agencies to tighten belts | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration identified over $1.7 billion in savings to address NYC's budget gap through various efficiency measures.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Reducing risk: Why logging, protection, and review matter

Application logs are critical cybersecurity safeguards that provide visibility into system behavior, enabling early detection of security threats and operational issues in real estate and mortgage lending organizations.
Law
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

HMRC investigations into big businesses now last nearly three and a half years on average

HMRC tax investigations into UK's largest companies average 41 months to resolve, with over 2,100 active cases affecting roughly half of Britain's largest enterprises.
Business
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

The SEC may be about to blow up the quarterly earnings cycle. Here's why CFOs are nervous. | Fortune

CFOs may need to adapt to potential SEC proposal allowing semiannual financial reporting instead of quarterly, impacting investor relations and governance.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Police oversight board needs more resources and authority, Oakland auditor says

Oakland's Police Commission is severely understaffed, preventing it from fulfilling its oversight responsibilities and delaying the police department's two-decade federal reform program.
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Vought takes aim at GAO in new guidance

Doing so has failed to prioritize agency internal control processes to adequately protect American taxpayer dollars, leading to documented examples of widespread abuse. Prior versions of OMB's guidance have overly deferred to the direction and priorities of external entities whose views are not binding on the Executive Branch, such as the Government Accountability Office.
Washington DC
NYC startup
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Zombie Regulator

The Trump Administration is weakening financial protection agencies while subprime auto lenders exploit vulnerable consumers through predatory pricing algorithms that maximize recovery over fair lending practices.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Editorial | NYC spends too much money. It's time to get things under control. | amNewYork

New York City faces a $7.3 billion budget deficit over two fiscal years due to chronic overspending relative to revenue, with structural imbalances threatening municipal bond ratings.
SF politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Why Kenya's 'massive' State House budget raises eyebrows

Kenya's State House budget nearly doubled to Sh16.9 billion, sparking debate about spending priorities, though comparisons with other countries overlook structural differences in how presidential costs are allocated across government agencies.
Washington DC
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Pentagon spent more on lobster in one month than it did on trans health care all year

The Department of Defense spent $93.4 billion in September 2025, including millions on luxury items like lobster, steak, and a grand piano, while arguing transgender military healthcare is financially burdensome.
Business intelligence
fromFortune
1 month ago

Something big is changing in auditing | Fortune

AI will fundamentally redefine auditing over the next three to five years, with internal audit teams increasingly governing AI models while automation saves up to 40% of audit time.
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Wales used Copilot to justify axing publicly funded body

I was alarmed and made a point to the board that the review refers to Microsoft Copilot as being used to evaluate the returns. I don't think you can rely on artificial intelligence to do that. It's just wrong.
UK politics
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why Chasing More Revenue Won't Fix Your Financial Struggles

Pursuing revenue growth without stabilizing internal systems, costs, and processes amplifies inefficiencies and creates fragile, unsustainable businesses instead of profitable ones.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

What to Do When Your Board Is Meddling in Operational Work

Boards are increasingly adopting operational roles, blurring governance and management boundaries through private equity-style monitoring as economic uncertainty and AI disruption intensify.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario aiming for balanced budget by 2027. But province's financial watchdog predicts target won't be hit | CBC News

Ontario is not on track to balance the budget by 2027 and faces a projected $8.5 billion deficit in 2027–2028 with rising cumulative debt.
Fundraising
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Which Grant Management Tools Are Best for Government Agencies?

Cloud-based grant management software helps government agencies organize workflows, track metrics, run reports, improve recordkeeping, and support implementation through configurable products and vendor support.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

These 6 Budgeting Moves Matter Most in 2026

Flexible, living budgets and rapid micro-tests let founders reallocate spending, seize growth amid uncertainty, and favor focused offers and retention over rigid, large-scale bets.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

The scandal of London councils' spending black holes

Local government councils raise council tax without demonstrating clear value or exploring efficiency improvements that private sector organizations routinely implement.
Education
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

SEND crisis: Vast majority of councils warn of insolvency and call for reform amid huge deficits - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Eight in ten councils expect insolvency by 2028/29 due to rising SEND high-needs deficits unless the Government writes off deficits and reforms the system.
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Portland Housing Bureau Finds Millions More in Unspent Funds

The Portland Housing Bureau has found additional unspent dollars in its coffers, adding to the previous $21 million it found through an audit last year. It is unclear exactly how much money is in the fund, but Council President Jamie Dunphy called councilors over the weekend to tell them they would soon learn of the specifics of what was found in the Housing Investment Fund. He told the Mercury February 2 that he did not yet know how much total funding was available.
Portland
Philosophy
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Are you morally obligated to pay taxes?

Obeying laws and paying taxes is morally justified by civic duty, tacit consent, prevention of social harm, and benefits received from legal order.
Major League Baseball
fromTalkNats.com
1 month ago

It's all about the money..... and the lack thereof! | TalkNats.com

MLB's revenue-sharing model and absence of a salary cap produce low profitability, encourage cost-minimizing ownership, and require CBA reforms for competitive balance.
US news
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

FHFA reports clean GAO audit for fiscal year 2025

FHFA maintained housing finance safety and soundness, upheld effective internal controls, and reported a $199.2 million net position as of Sept. 30, 2025.
Fundraising
fromNature
1 month ago

The funding system needs fixing - but it's not a 'waste of time and money'

A single Horizon Europe funding call consumed more researcher and funder time than the awarded funds, creating a net drain on scientific resources.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Emergency government bailouts needed by third of councils over next three years - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Over a third of councils and nearly half of social care councils are likely to need emergency government bailout agreements to set budgets within three years.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Wife's Spending Problem Has Always Been a Mystery. I Think I Uncovered the Cause.

We have a shared account for bills and separate personal accounts, but when she has spent the money in her personal account she will just switch over to the shared account. I end up using my personal account for bills frequently. We've talked about this endlessly, we've looked at how much money we're spending, we've done budgets, but she just doesn't stick to it, and my personality does not lend itself to enforcement.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

If you do these 7 things to save money, you have a level of financial discipline most people lack - Silicon Canals

Let me get straight to the point: Three years ago, I was spending $200 a month on coffee shop visits while telling myself I couldn't afford to max out my retirement contributions. The irony wasn't lost on me when I finally sat down with a spreadsheet and saw where my money was actually going. That wake-up call came right after watching my dad get passed over for yet another promotion, despite working harder than anyone else in his department.
Retirement
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

College of Policing accounts 'disclaimed' by auditor for second year in wake of IT failure | Computer Weekly

The accounting watchdog said that, although there had been no new financial issues, it "disclaimed" the college's latest 2024-25 accounts because of the continuing "fallout" from financial reporting problems that resulted from a problematic IT project. "We were not able to provide a complete opinion on the opening position or in-year transactions for 2024-25, both of which are heavily derived from the closing position of the prior year," it added.
UK news
fromFortune
2 months ago

As risk skyrockets, current and former CFOs are in demand for audit committees | Fortune

As audit committees confront a rapidly expanding risk landscape, their role in corporate governance is being reshaped. Boards have often turned to current and former CFOs as independent directors, particularly for audit committees, because of their ability to translate complex operational and financial realities into effective oversight.For example, this month, J. Michael Hansen, former EVP and CFO of Cintas Corporation, was appointed to the audit committee at Paychex.
Business
fromTheregister
1 month ago

UK Treasury unsure about joining 1.7B program it is funding

In principle, all the departments are supportive of the Shared Services Strategy. However, HM Treasury and the Department for Education (DfE), who currently have modern ERPs and are both in the Matrix cluster, have indicated they would welcome more information through the business case about likely costs for them before they assess that onboarding is feasible and value for money.
UK politics
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

White House Orders Federal Funding Probe Focused Almost Entirely on Dem States

The OMB is reviewing federal funding in predominantly Democratic-led states to identify alleged fraud and potentially limit federal aid.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Contract reviews continue at OMB, official says

OMB is leading a government-wide review to cull and reform IT contracts, emphasizing commodity IT and empowering CIOs in procurement and budgeting.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

The Marines pulled off another clean audit. The rest of the US military still hasn't.

The Department of Defense, which was recently authorized to receive a new annual budget of nearly $840 billion a year and could see a substantial increase to $1.5 trillion under the current Trump administration, has consistently failed to pass an audit since audits became legally required for the military in 2018. Pentagon officials hope the military can get its books in order across the services and pass one by 2028.
US politics
#uk-politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Boring or bust: Reeves aims to project calm competence in spring budget

Rachel Reeves aims for a deliberately uneventful spring forecast to project stability and competence after Labour's electoral setbacks and controversial policy reversals.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Boring or bust: Reeves aims to project calm competence in spring budget

Rachel Reeves aims for a deliberately uneventful spring forecast to project stability and competence after Labour's electoral setbacks and controversial policy reversals.
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

State auditor sues Beacon Hill to force compliance with audit

State Auditor Diana DiZoglio sued to enforce voter-approved authority to audit the Massachusetts Legislature after legislative refusal and without Attorney General support.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

OBR a backseat driver with out-of-date maps, thinktanks tell Rachel Reeves

Thinktanks urge Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reform the Office for Budget Responsibility to enable increased public investment and reduce short-termist policy decisions.
UK politics
fromTheregister
2 months ago

The UK government isn't spending much taxpayer cash on X

Most UK government departments ceased paid spending on X since July 2024, while the Department for Education spent £27,118.
#reform-uk
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

County council facing 'effective bankruptcy'

"If we don't get what we need [in terms of extra government help] then a Section 114 Notice will come in, which is effective bankruptcy. We'd then get administrators come in, in effect - they'd then make a plan for where the money gets spent in Worcestershire. It would be a catastrophe. We're going to have to halt projects that were put into the budget by the previous administration, things that maybe were 'nice to have', but we can't afford them."
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Lib Dems plan to scrap Treasury for new department for growth'

The Liberal Democrats propose replacing the Treasury and Department for Business with a Birmingham-based Department for Growth to pursue a long-term national economic strategy.
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