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GFR: June 2020
Navigating a Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic threatens communities worldwide. What can governments do to weather the storm and emerge stronger?
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The full issue of the June 2020 Government Finance Review is available to read electronically. Individual articles are available for download below.
Uncertainty, Risks, and Budgets in the Age of the Coronavirus
Preparing for budget uncertainty and fiscal strive by Michael A. Pagano and Christina K. McFarland
Cash is King
Practical ways to preserve or access more cash when your government faces a crunch by Shayne C. Kavanagh and Joseph P. Casey
Working Remotely: A Guide for the Public Sector
A guide to best practices for remote work during and after COVID-19 by Rob Roque and Elizabeth Fu
Maintaining Treasury Operations During the COVID-19 Crisis
Key considerations to put in place for your government by Genevieve Carter and Susan Gaffney
We Can't Afford to Ignore Climate Risk
An examination of the real cost of the climate crisis for communities by Jackie Ratner and Jeff Schlegelmilch
Nurturing Relationships and Modernizing Internal Controls
Taking a relationship-based approach to reviewing your process and minimizing risk by David M. Ross
Getting Unstuck: How to Get Through Your Bank Reconciliation
Steps to ensure a clearheaded and accurate approach to this critical function by Sharon Rahban Navizadeh
Property Tax Disrupted
The Region of Peel, Ontario shares its story about how it sought financial sustainability amid economic disruption by Shayne C. Kavanagh
Q&A with Susan Cain
Susan Cain, founder of the Quiet Revolution and bestselling author, was scheduled to be the keynote speaker at GFOA's annual conference in New Orleans. With the conference cancelled GFOA Deputy Executive Director, Mike Mucha, connected with Susan for her thoughts on introverted public finance officers, adjusting to work-from-home, and building strong relationships despite the challenges we face.
The City of Eugene: Work in a Time of Pandemic
Life at City Hall has been a bit hectic since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States. GFOA Senior Manager, Ryan Lawler interviewed Vicki Silvers as the City of Eugene was going through its budget process under unprecedented conditions.
In Brief: GFOA Standing Committee and Federal Update
GFOA provides an update on current work from both GFOA's Committee on Government Debt Management and the Committee on Retirement and Benefit Administration. In addition, COVID-19 Stimulus Resources from GFOA's Federal Liaison Center are highligheted.
10 Steps
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