Sentences with phrase «of budget uncertainty»

In the wake of budget uncertainty, brutal funding cuts and a review of the Tackling Indigenous Smoking program, it is critical to maintain momentum in efforts to reduce smoking among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

In the wake of budget uncertainty, it is critical to maintain momentum in efforts to reduce smoking among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, according to Associate Professor David Thomas, head of tobacco control research at the Menzies School of Health Research in Darwin, who wrote this impassioned article for Croakey.

In this context of budget uncertainty, going cashless can help schools save money by streamlining their payment processes — whether it is to pay for school meals, school trips or any other transaction between the school and parents.

Back in November 2014, head teachers were asked to identify the impact of budget uncertainty.

For science and technology agencies, the current situation means yet another year of budget uncertainty under a several - week continuing resolution and an extended appropriations process.

Grants that were cut up to 10 % earlier this year because of budget uncertainty «may be partially restored,» but probably not to the original commitment level, NIH's notice says.

Because of the budget uncertainty, Mehta says, NOAA has done almost no work on JPSS since last October.

Not exact matches

Shortly before leaving office, George Osborne abandoned the government's target of running a budget surplus by 2020, blaming the uncertainty surrounding Britain's shock decision to leave the European Union.

Morneau's comments came after he met with private sector economists in Toronto to get their input on everything from the North American Free Trade Agreement to global economic uncertainty ahead of the federal budget on Feb. 27.

The finance minister was tight - lipped Friday about the upcoming budget but said the discussion with economists touched on the uncertainty around NAFTA renegotiations and the impact of changes to U.S. tax rates on the Canadian economy.

«There is major uncertainty in the market and federal agencies are not sure until the budget is passed and sequestration is resolved that they will continue, and they have really reduced the scale of work,» says Zia Islam, founder of Zantech IT Services, a McLean, Virginia - based company that has worked for NASA, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other federal agencies.

Finance Minister Joe Oliver, who is delaying the release of the federal budget until at least April due to uncertainty over falling oil prices, will have to put something on the table soon.

His justification for the delay was that uncertainty on the future of oil prices made it difficult to plan his budget.

How will the government respond in the budget to the uncertainty created by the short - and long - term fiscal crisis in the U.S., the on - going uncertainty over the recession in the EU and the continuing uncertainty over the future of the EURO area?

«Balancing the budget for a fourth year in a row --- while other provinces grapple with debt, deficits, and economic uncertainty — is an accomplishment that gives the business community reassurance that B.C. is on the correct course,» said Iain Black, President and CEO of The Vancouver Board of Trade.

We have not included the April 2015 Budget / Parliamentary Budget Officer's forecasts of the surplus over the next four years, given the uncertainties with respect to the current economic environment.

His excuse was that rapidly falling oil prices were creating an unusual high degree of uncertainty for budget planning and that he needed more time to assess the future course of oil prices and their impact on the economy.

«A reduction in gas prices and grocery deflation will help customers stretch their budgets, but they're still trying to absorb a 2 % payroll tax cut, uncertainty over Washington, and a lack of clarity around personal health care costs that are all headwinds,» Mr. Simon said.

Unfortunately, Budget 2018 - 19 did little to address this, or even to acknowledge risks posed by the external setting - including recent U.S. tax reforms and NAFTA renegotiations - and the effects of these uncertainties on the planning and decision making setting for Canadian businesses.

Apart from the uncertainty associated with the risks noted above and the lack of credible prudence in the budget projections, we continue to believe that the forecast for «other revenues» is overstated and that for «direct program expenses» is understated.

In comparison, budgets over the 1994 - 95 to 2005 - 06 included explicit prudence of about $ 4 billion in year one, rising to $ 7 billion in year 5, reflecting the fact that uncertainty increases over time.

Both studies came to the same basic conclusion: that the risks and uncertainties involved in budget forecasting were simply too large to allow for a high level of forecast accuracy.

There is significant uncertainty about the size of the domestic marijuana market demand, but the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) estimates a midpoint of about 655 tonnes in 2018.

It's back to the bad old days of late uncertainty and delay, and as Tim Kremer of the School Boards Association and Bob Lowry of the Council of School Superintendents told us on CapTon last night, this is the first late budget under the 2 percent tax cap.

New York is short $ 4.4 billion, and there's uncertainty over federal policies, including the overhaul of the tax code, that could leave the state with even a bigger budget hole in the future.

For the second year in a row, the city of Albany is receiving Capital City Aid after enduring a period of uncertainty before the final state budget deal came together.

With just over a week to go before the budget deadline, Cuomo for the first time hinted that the spending plan might not be completed on time because of the uncertainty about future federal funding.

However, this year's higher education budget is a mixed bag for New Yorkers, leaving many unfinished items on the table and a trail of uncertainty for years to

In light of the considerable uncertainty around the economic and fiscal outlook, including the risks posed to economic recovery by ongoing financial tensions in the eurozone and against the backdrop of a still large structural budget deficit and high and rising government debt, the Negative Outlook indicates a slightly greater than 50 % chance of a downgrade over a two - year horizon.»

There is a great deal of uncertainty surrounding that budget as Governor Andrew Cuomo continues to consider what exactly to propose in terms of overhauling the state tax system in response to the new federal tax code, which has especially significant ramifications for New York, and in terms of a congestion pricing plan for New York City.

Leaders of both parties said they are working for financial responsibility in town, especially after the state budget uncertainty, which had threatened more than $ 20 million in education aid to the town.

Around a quarter of the 29 finance directors surveyed expressed uncertainty or concern over maintaining clinical standards and three suggested they could end the year with a budget deficit.

As Gov. Andrew Cuomo raises the possibility of an «extender» budget blamed on federal government - level uncertainty over potential cuts in spending to the state, the Fiscal Policy Institute has released a report examining the impact of D.C. aid to New York state and local governments.

Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has released a largely positive budget outlook for the new year, though he warns of some uncertainties.

It remains to be seen if the governor himself was posturing a bit in the interview, in which he declared a straight «extender» budget is necessary because of uncertainty on the federal level.

The Division of Budget, part of the Cuomo administration had initially declined to release its mid-year budget report citing market uncertainty (it's unclear what's changed between this week and last week that provides more certainty to the state financial marBudget, part of the Cuomo administration had initially declined to release its mid-year budget report citing market uncertainty (it's unclear what's changed between this week and last week that provides more certainty to the state financial marbudget report citing market uncertainty (it's unclear what's changed between this week and last week that provides more certainty to the state financial markets).

The New York State Educational Conference Board, a coalition of state education organizations, is calling for a $ 2 billion increase in school aid in the 2018 - 19 state budget, despite a looming deficit and uncertainty over federal spending.

Mr. Fuleihan said in the email, «We are preparing this year's executive budget in the midst of economic and fiscal uncertainty,» citing volatile stock markets and slowing economies around the world.

As the major areas of contention become clear, some remain from recent years, while others are new, and questions loom over the city budget cycle due to uncertainty in Washington, D.C., state funding shifts being proposed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and a slowing city economy.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP)- New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says state leaders could delay high - profile budget ideas such as free college tuition for middleclass students because of uncertainty in Washington.

The battle for increased reimbursement will play out over the next 90 days as the budget is negotiated, and against the backdrop of a state - imposed Medicaid cap, uncertainty over the future of federal Medicaid funding and cries from long - term care facilities and home health care providers, which are also pleading for higher reimbursements.

Republicans said they were being very cautious because of the state's projected $ 1.7 billion deficit and the resulting uncertainty that state funds to the town may be reduced next month as the legislature tries to pass a state budget.

Indeed, the unexpected election of Donald Trump and his stated promises to repeal Obamacare have added billions worth of uncertainty to New York's budget.

«The announced budget agreement incorporates provisions which will threaten the viability of New York's small businesses and set our state on a path of complete economic uncertainty.

Cuomo says uncertainty surrounding the federal budget and concerns over President Donald Trump's fiscal plans are standing in the way of striking a deal.

New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli warns of a «problematic» budget season, as the state faces a structural deficit, changes to the federal tax code, and uncertainty over continued funding from Washington.

«A rejection of the fourth carbon budget risks turning uncertainty into a spiral of doubt,» he wrote.

«This budget process proceeded against a backdrop of tremendous uncertainty, particularly in Washington and to some extent in Albany as well, and we said to ourselves as we embarked on this process that we would have to be very careful and very sparing in the actions that we took, but that we would make decisions based on a very simple notion and it's one I articulated in my inauguration speech,» de Blasio said.

They also say the uncertainties of the annual budget process mean all school districts can not plan well.

Crucially, the governor's initial State of the State speech came more than a week before he is due to release his Executive Budget for the next fiscal year, which throws much uncertainty into the mix as to how he proposes to pay for his ambitious proposals and whether the budget will include any surprise announceBudget for the next fiscal year, which throws much uncertainty into the mix as to how he proposes to pay for his ambitious proposals and whether the budget will include any surprise announcebudget will include any surprise announcements.