In this era of extreme polarization, it’s vital that auditors embrace their role of improving government outcomes and making democracy work.
Read Mayor Funk’s advice for smaller cities and towns on how to cultivate authentic, homegrown economic development.
5 Trends to Watch in Muni Finance and what they Mean for Local Government By Mark Funkhouser I recently had the pleasure of participating in the 12th annual Municipal Finance…
Many job-seekers look for meaningful, challenging careers where they can make a positive impact on society. But career options in public service — and especially in local government — often are overlooked.
It may seem like a personal situation beyond the purview of government, but its growing prevalence is an important challenge to society.
A year ago, Funkhouser & Associates teamed up with the Drucker Institute’s Lawrence Greenspun to test a new idea in South Bend, Indiana.
Why Governments Shouldn’t Fear a New Era of Financial Accountability By Mark Funkhouser Even before Congress provided unprecedented financial aid to help offset the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, it…
Dispatch From the Mayor’s Office By Mark Funkhouser In my January newsletter, I described five reasons I’m feeling optimistic about local government. This month, I’d like to introduce you to…
5 reasons I’m feeling optimistic about local government By Mark Funkhouser As a longtime auditor and then a big-city mayor, I’ve been called a lot of things, but being…
The North Star of Public Safety: Communities and Cops Working Together By Mark Funkhouser A resurgence of violent crime during the pandemic has magnified the intense focus on law enforcement…