Sentences with phrase «for budget discipline»

«I think he would have understood the need for budget discipline.»

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He said, «Patrick, I didn't believe when you started bringing this discipline that if the economy got better, or if there was a big initiative we really wanted to fund, that you would actually give us money for something that's not «in budget,» and just let us do it.»

That said, the long - term implications of bailouts, tax shortfalls and lack of budget discipline is likely to be significant inflation pressure beginning about 4 years or so out, and continuing for the remainder of the decade.

But I now limit my drop - ins for lunch at the store to once / week and I've been solidly disciplined in keeping to a weekly grocery budget.

ALBANY — Based on initial information regarding the budget now being finalized by Governor Paterson and the State Legislature, the FY 2009 budget would appear to be a lost opportunity for New York to move toward much needed budget discipline.

Britain needs to take more seriously the underlying German argument, which is that the kind of budget, debt and wage discipline it has practised with such impressive results over the last decade, and now seeks for the whole eurozone, is precisely what Europe needs.

Yes, it can answer questions, but it does not possess the organizational discipline or the authority to make a budget which means its dependent on the Speaker or Majority leaders office, John Boehner or Harry Reid, both dolts for a counter budget.

The budget would include measures to restore fiscal discipline and good economic governance, transparent and accountable use of public resources in accordance with the new Public Financial Management Law and to provide a credible basis for economic policy clarity going forward, the statement added.

«Now is the time to start taking steps toward a new budget discipline for New York,» Adams wrote.

We made a commitment to end the dysfunction and restore fiscal discipline to the Budget process, and the positive news from Moody's demonstrates that our smart reforms and targeted investments are working for the people of this state.»

Fiscal discipline, real reform and an entrepreneurial government echo Cuomo's aim for an «honest» 2012 budget.

«We are thankful for the fiscal discipline in the management of our public finances which resulted in the government attaining its budget deficit target.

Continued Spending Discipline in Agency Operations: While certain financial maneuvers artificially lower the rate of total spending growth from 4.1 percent to 1.9 percent, the Executive Budget does continue spending discipline in agency operations.10 For example, full - time employees remain level at 182,565 after peaking at 199,916 in fiscal year 2009, and outside of a few targeted programs, agency costs are held to current levels.

He then reverted to his usual fiscal discipline talk, explaining why he's unwilling to negotiate with legislative leaders and reiterating that he still might call lawmakers back to Albany for a special session if they don't agree on an FMAP contingency plan or if the budget deal on which they eventually settle is out of balance.

It's a national security issue — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:42 We are confident these priorities will not only provide jobs but will improve the security of Ghanaians — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:41 Our job creation agenda will be driven by investment in human capital — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:40 The broad agenda for next year is to translate the stability into shared growth - Ken Ofori - Atta 10:33 We have restored macro stability and renewed confidence in the economy — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:32 We have achieved in one year, what seemed impossible to achieve in eight years — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:31 We have provided stable electricity supply — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:31 I am glad to report that we are on course to end the year with the fiscal deficit of 6.5 % — Ken Ofori - Atta 10:30 We are happy to note that our policies are yielding results that have brought back smiles to several Ghanaians — Ken Ofori Atta 10:29 We resolve to be fiscally discipline — Ken Ofori Atta 10:29 I'm happy to note that we have turned the economy around — Ken Ofori Atta 10:28 When I presented the budget in March, I indicated our commitment to take strategic steps to fix the challenges facing the economy and restore hope to Ghanaians — Ken Ofori Atta 10:25 I thank the august House for all the support that has brought us so far — Ken Ofori Atta 10:24 Speaker of Parliament invites the Finance Minister to present the 2018 budget

Generally speaking, local leaders seemed miffed at the very idea that state lawmakers, who aren't exactly known for their fiscal discipline, would seek to limit spending at the municipal level when they can barely keep their own budget balanced.

The top priorities for 2012 now include: Continue fiscal discipline by «working to reduce spending by $ 2 billion will help balance the budget and increase New York's competitive edge,» enacting pension reform, passing mandate relief and regulatory reform, and legalizing non-Indian casino gambling.

Britain, they thought, was ready for a centre - left politics that decried the failings of markets and stood up to monopolistic big business, without entirely abandoning commitments to budget discipline and private enterprise.

«Obama believes that a critical step in restoring fiscal discipline is enforcing pay - as - you - go (PAYGO) budgeting rules which require new spending commitments or tax changes to be paid for by cuts to other programs or new revenue.»

«After decades of dysfunction, late budgets and members behaving badly, the taxpayers are desperate for fiscal discipline, greater ethical standards and a political system which serves and meets their needs.»

But the former Christian camp counselor has proven to be a quiet, disciplined and effective voice for his colleagues, earning respect on the Budget Committee.

«We've imposed some discipline,» said Megna, who says he and his staff are seeking ways to curb artificially inflated spending in some parts of the budget, to leave enough room to continue to pay more for education and health care, and to «better withstand a downturn if it did occur».

The report did not detail how the state budget could accommodate the plan, but speaking to journalists after it was unveiled, Cuomo said, «because we have been cutting costs for the past three years — and we've cut costs dramatically for the last three years... we've brought some fiscal discipline and we believe because we're spending less that we'll have a surplus we can use to cut taxes.»

In fact, both defense and nondefense spending will now be lifted far above what the Budget Control Act ever allowed even before sequestration kicked in, underscoring the return of Congressional preferences for spending over fiscal discipline (see graph showing nondefense spending below, and click here to see defense spending).

It may depend on your discipline, but for me, in sociology, the budget comes last when writing a proposal.

I would apply discipline to my monthly budget and save for a month or two, only to go blow a couple thousand dollars on a whimful shopping spree.

He is responsible for transportation, supervision of the grounds and facilities, the budget, disaster preparation, attendance, and even discipline.

The Los Angeles superintendent of schools has taken the unprecedented step of disciplining several top fiscal managers for errors that contributed to the district's $ 130 - million mid-year budget shortfall.

Our teams and committees have input on everything from the budget, goal - setting, and school - wide discipline to where to hold the end - of - year luncheon and superlatives for teachers.

The organization defends, for example, application questions related to discipline, safety, and budgeting.

Much the same litany can be invoked for special education, for the budgeting and control of a school's funds, or for approved approaches to school discipline.

Letter to all State legislators encouraging support for a budget proviso continuing the work of the SEL Benchmarks group in developing culturally responsive SEL standards and indicators that will improve student outcomes, enhance school and classroom climate and address discipline issues.

With smart and disciplined budget cuts, we can free up revenue to fund a needed raise for teachers.

Decisions made closest to students: Principals and teachers have autonomy to make key decisions for their students, including decisions about budget allocations, curriculum, and student discipline policies.

AFC Testifies on the 2017 - 18 State Education Budget Proposal, February 14, 2017 AFC testified at the New York State Joint Legislative Public Hearing on the 2017 - 18 Elementary and Secondary Education Budget proposal, urging legislators to invest in education initiatives such as improved access to Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs for students with disabilities and English Language Learners, the development of performance - based assessments, positive approaches to discipline, and prekindergarten.

Principals have to manage, lead, and are held accountable for: common core; technology initiatives; social and emotional learning; referendum initiatives; math implementation; science implementation; special education, community outreach; reading; testing (local and state); effective instruction; transportation; public relations, parent custody issues, residency; student and staff discipline, evaluations; hiring; parent complaints; bullying; safety issues; budgeting; human resources issues; immigration questions / concerns; school safety, visibility in and out of school; championing the never ending requests and demands from the central office (one of the biggest challenges); the constantly increasing demands around social media and communications; and the barrage of emails / texts demanding immediate response 24/7, just to name a few.

According to the Department, the requested 15 percent reduction would «provide significant resources to support CTE programs while also maintaining the fiscal discipline necessary to support the President's goal of increasing support for national security and public safety without adding to the Federal budget deficit.»

Simply relying on willpower and discipline for your budgeting is hard.

We've been fairly lax lately in our discipline, but we had a great budgeting meeting over the weekend and outlined our goals for Q4.

Anyone who has had to save money for a large purchase knows that it takes discipline to budget properly so that you can reach your goals faster.

If you're an extraordinarily disciplined person you might be able to budget for less than you usually bring in and bank the rest — but if you're like most of us your spending will adapt itself to your typical high - end income and create a shortfall when you bring home less.

Following the long winter of low crude prices, the government's need for fiscal discipline is more important than ever heading into Tuesday's budget, Employment Minister Pierre Poilievre said in an interview.

Sticking to a budget can be a difficult task for people who aren't used to spending boundaries or self - discipline in their finances, so it's important to maintain a positive attitude toward the process.

As fees continue to increase due to the California - state budget crisis and with the already low projected salaries for the field of wildlife medicine, it is becoming increasingly difficult financially for students to pursue a career in this discipline.

Because travel credit cards offer points and miles based on how much you spend, they can spell trouble for people who aren't disciplined or living on a budget.

You will identify our audio hardware and software needs, develop departmental and project budgets, and work with other disciplines to define technical requirements and specifications for the creation of advanced audio systems.

Now for those who think climate science is easy, consider all the disciplines involved, so Radio talk show Hosts of the Right wing money machine kind, should hit the science books not climate scientists, read the science, watch low budget science TV like PBS NOVA shows, and be a little humbled by near by University professors, without the likes of them no TV no Radio just soap boxes to stand on.......

Converting a revenue budget into reality requires not only the efficient and effective handling of client business, but an effective discipline of billing and collecting for services rendered to clients.

And while teens may think that it isn't cool to have to live on a budget, it is of course possible for anyone to do so as long as they're disciplined.

Only 22 per cent of the budget flagged for topics linked to social sciences and humanities goes to partners who work in these disciplines.