Illinois and New Jersey are showing us how you should never, ever underestimate politicians' willingness to put off painful fiscal decisions. Not just until tomorrow, but to the next generation, ...
Katherine Archuleta, director of the Office of Personnel Management, recently told an audience at the Excellence in Government Conference that “We are drilling down in ...
In several excerpts from his memoir “So Much to Do: A Full Life of Business, Politics, and Confronting Fiscal Crises,” Alliance Board Member Richard Ravitch discussed his experience as ...
President Barack Obama’s nomination of Shaun Donovan, the current Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, to serve as Director of the Office of Management and Budget, signals ...
Put today’s obligations off until tomorrow. Claim new revenue and savings that may or may not materialize. And say your budget is balanced, just like the law dictates in most cities and states. ...
It’s a good idea for states, counties and cities to forecast their revenue. It’s not such a good idea when governments make predictions that are chronically overoptimistic. That’s ...
What happens in Philadelphia may not stay in Philadelphia. That may be good news for municipal workers, pensioners and taxpayers faced with debts they may not be able to ...
In contrast to the political violence shaking Ukraine, Thailand, Venezuela and Turkey, the vibrancy of our American democracy has insured that smooth leadership transitions have ...
Welcome to the Volcker Alliance blog. Here at the Alliance, effective government is our passion. We hope to connect with those who share our passion and build that passion in others. ...
