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The Keys to a Healthy City Finance Department With Shayne Kavanagh

The Strong Towns Podcast

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Evolving Roles of Finance Officers in Local Government

This chapter explores the multifaceted responsibilities of financial officers in local government, emphasizing their roles in budgeting, financial reporting, and decision-making. It examines the challenge of balancing immediate demands from elected officials with the need for long-term financial planning, highlighting their influence as both gatekeepers and advisors. The chapter introduces concepts like 'choice architecture' and target-based budgeting, illustrating how effective communication and collaboration can enhance fiscal responsibility and community priorities.

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