Shared Services
The Way of the Future
GFR: February 2025
Budget Games
The stakes in the budget process are high, creating a competitive environment that promotes win-lose scenarios. Using a research-backed approach, we explore strategies to foster trust, discourage gamesmanship, and facilitate better decision-making.
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The full issue of the February 2025 Government Finance Review is available to read electronically. Individual articles are available for download below.
Budget Games
Learn to identify budgeting gameplay tactics and how budget officers can get everyone on the same team by Shayne Kavanagh, Janet Dutcher, and Drew Corbett.
Accounting and Financial Reporting
Financial Data-Driven Decision Making
A survey of the tools and framing of financial data transparency: A federal government perspective by R. Scott Bell and Aileen G. Burgman.
Compensation and Benefits
The Next Generation of Finance
Internship programs infuse local governments with fresh talent and create pathways for students to pursue careers in public service by Adam Powell.
Accounting and Financial Reporting
Success Granted
The County of Riverside strengthens financial management measures for grant administration.
Economic Development
8 Strategies for Rising Leaders
Preparing for your first - or next - leadership position by Jim Bouchard.
10 Steps
To Responsible and Effective Use of Generative AI
Comp Time
New Standard on Compensated Absences Becomes Effective
Leadership, Ethics, and Trust
Bringing Experience Home
An Interview with Chris Minick by Adam Powell.
Economic Development
Growth Experience
How the City of Bondurant, Iowa is rising to meet the challenges of rapid population growth and serving as a role model for other communities by Adam Powell.
Leadership, Ethics, and Trust
Getting People in the Same Boat
Collaboration in Lawrence, Kansas by Katie Ludwig.
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