Tag: Public Administration
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White House confirms substantial federal layoffs amid shutdown, with details scarce
Overview: Substantial layoffs underway during the shutdown The White House, via the Office of Management and Budget, has announced that reduction-in-force (RIF) actions against federal workers have begun, signaling a major step in the administration’s strategy to shrink the federal workforce during the ongoing shutdown. The announcement, first shared by OMB Director Russell Vought on…
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UP-NCPAG Calls for Reform as DPWH Disaster Funding Fails to Cut Flood Impacts
Overview: Money Fails to Match the Impacts Despite a steady rise in disaster-related allocations for the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Philippines continues to experience high disaster impacts, according to a policy note from the University of the Philippines’ National College of Public Administration and Governance (UP-NCPAG). The note emphasizes that while…
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Budget Balancing in Jura: 2026 Plan Sees Moutier Join the Canton’s Finances
Context: A Budget in a Delicate Balancing Act The Jura canton is navigating a long arc of restraint and reform as it presents its 2026 budget. Despite successive savings plans, the finances remain under pressure, with a deficit of 16.2 million francs forecast for the year ahead. The budget was unveiled Thursday in Delémont, highlighting…
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Budget Planning in the Jura Canton: An Historic Balancing Act
Context and challenges The Jura canton is navigating a difficult budgeting exercise for 2026. Despite successive rounds of cost-cutting measures, the canton recorded a deficit of CHF 16.2 million in the budget unveiled in Delémont. The exercise was unusually complex because, for the first time, the budget incorporates the municipality of Moutier, a move that…
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Sabine Müller Named Head of Agriculture at Grangeneuve and Deputy Director
Announcement The Directorate of Institutions, Agriculture and Forests (DIAF), together with the Grangeneuve administration, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sabine Müller to lead the Agriculture section and serve as deputy director. The appointment has the backing of the Grangeneuve Commission, underscoring confidence in her ability to shape Fribourg’s agricultural policy and practice.…
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Romanian Coalition Delays Local Government Cuts, Plans Unified Savings
Overview: Coalition postpones local cuts to pursue unified savings In a fresh round of talks at Palatul Victoria, Romania’s governing coalition again postponed a decision on cutting expenditures in local administrations. Leaders from PSD, PNL, USR, UDMR, and minority representatives met after a 14:00 session, seeking to align local savings with reforms at central institutions…
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AP Women Police Promotions: Department Choice for Village and Ward Officers
AP Govt Grants Department Choice to Women Police at the Grassroots The Andhra Pradesh government has announced a transformative policy for women police deployed in village and ward secretariats across the state. For years, these officers faced a dilemma about their cadre and duties. The new plan allows eligible women police to decide whether they…
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AP Women Police Promotions: Officers Can Choose Between Home and WCD Departments
AP Women Police Promotions: Officers Can Choose Between Home and WCD Departments The Andhra Pradesh government is signaling a transformative shift for women police serving in gram panchayats and ward secretariats. In a move aimed at giving officers more agency over their duties, the government has announced that women police personnel can choose whether they…
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Call for Action Against Humiliation in Governance Events
Introduction In a recent incident in Gadwal District, significant concerns have emerged regarding the treatment of local officials during the celebration of Public Administration Day. District Library Chairman Neel Srinivasa and Alampur Market Committee Chairman Doddappa have called for action against those who humiliated them during an official ceremony. Their grievances highlight the importance of…
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Actions Needed Against Insulted Officials
Incident Overview at the Collectorate On September 20, 2025, the peaceful protest organized by Congress at the Collectorate in Gadhwal highlighted significant issues concerning the treatment of local officials. District Library Chairman Neeli Srinivasulu and Alampur Market Committee Chairman Doddeppa accused higher officials, including MLA Krishna Mohan Reddy and additional collector B.M. Santosh, of disrespect…