Sentences with phrase «local budgeting practices»

The federal government has had a long interest in ensuring that its funds go to providing extra services for schools serving poor kids; the problem is that state and local budgeting practices have long meant that poor schools in many places get less money to begin with.

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«Years of decreasing, stagnant or slow economic growth have led local governments to cut vital services and tap their rainy day funds to balance budgets, a practice that is not sustainable in the long term,» the comptroller said.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and the Senate Republican majority, led by Skelos, of Rockville Centre, supported expansion of the state practice to local governments, but the Assembly blocked it from passage in the state budget on April 1.

You can also practice purchasing local and seasonal produce options and possibly even lower your food budget at the same time.

Key recommendations for government in the report that won API support were: for play to be embedded within a Whole Child Strategy under the aegis of a Cabinet Minister for Children responsible for cross ‑ departmental roll out and co-ordination; for government to require local authorities to prepare children and young people's plans including strategies to address overweight and obesity with its physical, mental and emotional consequences; for funding for play to be ring - fenced within local authority budgets; to address barriers to outdoor play for children of all ages and abilities; to extend the Sport England Primary Spaces and Sport Premium programmes to all schools with a broader scope to incorporate a wide variety of physical literacy activities including play; to communicate through public information campaigns to parents and families the value of active outdoor play, including risk or benefit assessment; and to improve public sector procurement practice for public play provision.

Suggested learning activities include: taking students on a field trip to the local shop or bank to see real money and consumer practice in action; using the $ 50 as a stimulus, exploring the life of Indigenous entrepreneur and inventor David Unaipon; setting up a classroom economy such as a shop, showcasing learning through planning and creating a market or small enterprise; and planning, budgeting and managing an event, such as the school fete or an Elders lunch.

Here's how it plays out: Politicians slash public education budgets, remove local control, implement flawed educational practices, and then sanction and shame the schools that have been put through this crucible.

ESSA specifies that Local Education Agencies that receive $ 30,000 in Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants (SSAE) must direct portions of that money toward three priorities: - Well - rounded educational opportunities (20 % of the budget)- Safe and supportive practices (20 % of the budget)- Effective use of technology (at least some portion of the budget)-LSB-...]

The TripAdvisor GreenLeaders Program showcases a variety of eco-friendly hotels and B&B s, from budget to luxury — and they're all committed to green practices like recycling, local and organic food, and electric car charging stations.

The TripAdvisor GreenLeaders Programme showcases a variety of eco-friendly hotels and B&B s, from budget to luxury — and they're all committed to green practices like recycling, local and organic food, and electric car charging stations.

As well, on site, Chinese builders are said to often use series of local subcontractors, a practice that complicates working procedures, obscures shortcomings and substandard substitutions, and by which costs are increased «as each contractor takes his share of the project budget».

Rather, there should be an economic incentive for the Government to improve police station procedure, court listing practice and case preparation by the CPS or local authorities in order to reduce waiting costs to the legal aid budget.»

Strong understanding of federal, state, and local financial standards, tax regulations, and best practices in budgeting.