UN DESA Policy Brief No. 177: Unlocking External Audits: How Supreme Audit Institutions Contribute to Effective, Transparent and Sustainable Fiscal Systems for the SDGs Effective and transparent public financial management is crucial for building trust in public institutions and mobilizing and effectively spending additional resources for sustainable development.…

Our colleagues at UNDESA have released two policy briefs based on the upcoming 2025 World Public Sector Report. Discover how SAIs support #SDGs here: buff.ly/YM2nuEn, and their role in #publicfinancialmanagement for SDG implementation here: buff.ly/PzwIVHY.

Minnesota Legislature amends budget reserve report date in new bill Minnesota alters timeline for annual budget reserve percentage reports from the commissioner

Minnesota's new House Bill 2720 could redefine fiscal stability by shifting budget reserve reporting to October, ensuring the state’s financial health is evaluated with the latest data.

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Council members criticize Mayor Saron over budget transparency and racial tensions Councilors accuse Mayor Saron of poor budget management and fostering racial hostility.

Tensions rise in Cleveland Heights as council members confront Mayor Saron over budget transparency and racial dynamics, sparking a heated public debate.

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IDVR faces scrutiny over $2.5M contractor amid federal reporting failures IDVR hired a contractor to address reporting issues while under federal scrutiny and conditions.

The Idaho Senate Finance Committee is raising alarms over the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation's financial mismanagement and a controversial $2.5 million contractor deal amid federal scrutiny.

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