House approves purchasing reserve fund that would hedge state purchases with gold The House passed first substitute HB 405 to collect a small vendor fee on state contracts and place funds in a restricted account invested in gold as an inflation hedge; supporters called it prudent reserve-building, opponents warned it resembles a tax and could limit fiduciary flexibility.

Utah's House just passed a bill that could turn a small vendor fee into a gold-backed reserve to combat inflation—are we preparing for a financial storm?

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Budget advisory board backs updated Financial Integrity Principles and emergency reserve policy with two caveats Fort Lauderdale staff presented proposed updates to the city's Financial Integrity Principles on Dec. 10, including a new emergency reserve fund with a 1% minimum and 5% upper threshold; the board voted to recommend adoption to the City Commission while asking that any transfer of excess reserve funds be limited to capital/one‑time uses and that Florida statutes be cited alongside GFOA guidance.

Fort Lauderdale's Budget Advisory Board is pushing for a new emergency reserve policy that could protect the city in times of crisis—will it be adopted?

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Stormwater Utility Commission backs phased rate increase to $6.50 by 2028 The Oro Valley Stormwater Utility Commission voted Oct. 14 to recommend the Town Council approve a three-year, phased increase in the stormwater utility rate from $4.50 to $6.50 per ERU to preserve reserves, fund repairs and meet regulatory obligations.

Oro Valley's Stormwater Utility Commission has proposed a phased rate increase to $6.50 by 2028, essential for infrastructure repairs and financial stability.

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