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Many business owners take an informal approach to controlling costs, tackling the issue only when it becomes an obvious problem. A better way to handle it is through proactive, systematic […]

Business Managers have plenty of tasks that keep them busy, and it seems like more are added each year. Between monitoring grants, managing staff, getting vendors paid, and putting out […]

By Erica Metcalf Effective fiscal management is critical to the success of any school district, and Michigan schools face unique challenges in navigating the complexities of financial regulations, reporting requirements, […]

President Trump’s “Liberation Day” announcement of global tariffs caught businesses, as well as foreign countries and worldwide financial markets, off guard. While the president has long endorsed the imposition of […]

Reading and understanding a local government financial statement can be overwhelming and confusing. Although the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act may mandate the audit, board members often miss the opportunity […]