Vendors: don’t be afraid to ask for the business
As the federal fiscal year 2011 draws to a close on Sept. 30, EZGSA’s Scott Orbach tells prospective vendors, “Don’t be shy.”...
Rutgers mini-MPA for busy government administrators
Don’t have time to complete a full MPA degree program? Rutgers’ mini-Master of Public Administration (MPA) offering might be the answer. It’s a 30-hour certificate program that Rutgers’ New Brunswick, N.J.-based Center for Executive Leadership in Government (CELG) offers on a series of five Fridays. The next session starts Sept. 23 and runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm. ...
Fleets: Arkansas fleets can tap into CNG rebate program
Fleet managers in Arkansas can use money in a $2.2 million Arkansas Energy Office fund to purchase and/or convert their Arkansas-licensed vehicles to compressed natural gas (CNG). ...
No change yet on non-federal ratings after S&P credit downgrade
The impact of Standard & Poor's Ratings Services’ lowering of the federal government’s long-term credit rating to AA+ with a negative rating outlook has not affected state and local government ratings or the ratings of top-rated U.S. nonfinancial corporate borrowers....
Bankruptcy process starts for R.I. city in federal court
Central Falls, R.I., population 18,716, has declared Chapter 9 bankruptcy in federal court. As part of the process, collective bargaining agreements with city employees, including police officers and firefighters, could be overturned, changes have been made to employee health care plans, and pension payments to retired employees have been reduced....
Association launches park/recreation credential program
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has launched a Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) program. It is a mastery-level certification program for park and recreation management and administration professionals....
Bedbug battle continues in cities
Cities are relying on regulations as they wage war against bedbugs. In New York City, the Bloomberg administration, through regulations passed by the city council, is mandating new steps that landlords must take to combat bedbugs....
Mayday software tool tracks firefighter’s location in emergencies
After a 90-day field test and more than one year in research and development, the New York City Fire Department has installed the Electronic Fireground Accountability System (EFAS), a citywide, data-based accountability mayday system that more effectively pinpoints the location of firefighters and reduces radio ID confusion....
Congress should vote down wireless tax legislation, say city groups
Several local government associations are urging Congress to vote down the so-called Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2011. If enacted, the legislation would preempt state and local taxing authority at a time when most jurisdictions are facing severe budget shortfalls...
Procurement group seeks award nominations
The Coalition for Government Procurement is now accepting nominations for the 12th annual Excellence in Partnership Awards. Nominations are due by Aug. 19 and should be submitted through the online nomination form....
Purchasers: Know your customers’ needs as the end of federal fiscal year approaches
As the federal fiscal year 2011 heads for the finish line on Sept. 30, an expert who sees increased federal buying activity on the horizon is Diane Denholm, a vice president at consultants North Highland. ...
Efforts to repeal 3 percent withholding gather supporters
A variety of groups are working to repeal the 3 percent withholding tax on government contracts. ...
Government spending outlook as the debt-ceiling crisis continues
Even as lawmakers debate budget cuts and the debt-ceiling crisis continues, government purchases of goods and services will grow a little in the remaining quarters of 2011 according to the latest analysis from Macroeconomic Advisers....
Congress and White House need to reach debt ceiling solution, say mayors
Local government officials are pressing leaders in Washington to reach an agreement on raising the nation's debt ceiling. The price of failing to do so could be further economic hardship, according to statements from the Washington-based U.S. Conference of Mayors and the National League of Cities....
GovEnergy 2011 addresses effective energy management in government
The 2011 GovEnergy workshop and trade show opens at Cincinnati's Duke Energy Convention Center and runs from August 7-10. It offers energy management training to federal employees and government stakeholders. ...
FedFleet 2011 rolls into Orlando with a clear vision and a full agenda
Motor and aviation fleet managers of every rank will gather in Orlando, Fla., from July 24-28 for FedFleet 2011, the 11th National Motor Vehicle and Aviation Training Conference and Exposition. ...
Highway funding crisis facing the U.S.
Don Kuchta, mayor of Macedonia, Ohio, argues that motorists driving energy-efficient vehicles aren't paying their fair share for highway maintenance and upkeep....
ARRA-funded construction and public private partnerships
Public-private partnerships are being used as a tool to help governments balance their budgets, and ARRA funding is helping pay for a road and bridge project in Marion, Ohio — all in the the second-half 2011 Keating report....
Sustainability programs help encourage green building activity
Green communities make good markets for green office buildings, according to a new report from the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance's BetterBricks initiative and real estate company Cushman & Wakefield. ...
Federal government offers opportunity to vendors and contractors
The federal government's fiscal year ends Sept. 30, and that often means accelerated purchasing activity. Mark Amtower offers some strategies for marketers....
Fleets: An expert weighs in on White House fleet order
Paul Lauria of Mercury Associates comments on President Obama's announcement directing federal fleet managers to buy 100-percent alternative fuel, hybrid or electric vehicles by 2015. ...
Tight budgets, high fuel costs drive transportation innovation
Because of lean times, Transportation departments in the 50 states are turning to innovation and technology to cut spending and improve efficiency....
Local government budget trends
Local governments see increased tax revenues, but are losing out on mortgage-related filing fees....
MPA and graduate certificate programs at the University of Pennsylvania
What the MPA and graduate certificate programs at the University of Pennsylvania’s Fels Institute of Government can offer to public administrators ...
Governments rely on GIS for disaster planning and response
States and local governments are using geographic information systems (GIS) in novel ways for disaster preparedness and response. Officials say the technology's flexibility lets them create tailor-made tools to deal with calamities....
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