Altus Alliance 2016 - Performance-based Budgeting with QuesticaSparkrock
Presentation by Gerry McDonald on February 5th, 2016.
Whether you are a government, non-profit or educational organization, the term “Performance-Based budgeting” has probably started to creep into your organization’s vocabulary. The trend of requiring this type of budgeting in order to get funding for programs is on the rise. Join Questica as they present the best ways to introduce this type of budgeting at your organization. You’ll walk away from the presentation understanding how to better assign the metrics that matter.
HCA North West Investment Partner Briefing - July 2017Steve Modric
Our latest briefing for partners working in the affordable housing sector in the North West covering:
Current affordable housing programme performance and key messages for the remainder of the current financial year
How to access the remaining funding through Continuous Market Engagement
Other housing announcements and initiatives.
Altus Alliance 2016 - Performance-based Budgeting with QuesticaSparkrock
Presentation by Gerry McDonald on February 5th, 2016.
Whether you are a government, non-profit or educational organization, the term “Performance-Based budgeting” has probably started to creep into your organization’s vocabulary. The trend of requiring this type of budgeting in order to get funding for programs is on the rise. Join Questica as they present the best ways to introduce this type of budgeting at your organization. You’ll walk away from the presentation understanding how to better assign the metrics that matter.
HCA North West Investment Partner Briefing - July 2017Steve Modric
Our latest briefing for partners working in the affordable housing sector in the North West covering:
Current affordable housing programme performance and key messages for the remainder of the current financial year
How to access the remaining funding through Continuous Market Engagement
Other housing announcements and initiatives.
Our annual series of Charity Seminars held across the region will this year focus on the various elements involved in building a sustainable charity.
The seminar programme will cover:
• Creating a vision: How to build a resilient organisation and resilient teams
• Turning a vision into a plan: What does a good plan look like and how do you obtain funding?
• Keeping the plan on track: This session will focus on key aspects of financial reporting including the different information requirements of management and trustees
• Effective trustee boards as part of building a sustainable charity
• Real relationships that provide sustainable income
• Why are you here? Achieving impact from your fundraising messages
How to Plan & Fund Capital Improvements ProjectsVierbicher
Discussion will focus on Municipal Budget Cycle vs. Public Funding, Capital Improvements Planning, Conventional Funding Methods, Public Funding Opportunities and Examples of Projects.
Check out our Upcoming Events page for news and updates on our future seminars and webinars at http://www.macpas.com/events/.
View a full recap of this webinar at http://www.macpas.com/pennsylvania-2014-budget-and-corporate-tax-update
This webinar was hosted by Jason Skrinak (Tax Principal) and Michael Eby (Tax Manager) from McKonly & Asbury. The presentation included a detailed discussion of the 2014 Pennsylvania Budget where we reviewed key tax implications and compared the changes to the corporate tax reform initiated from last year’s budget. We also discussed recent corporate tax changes in Pennsylvania including Business Privilege Tax, Pennsylvania Department of Revenue modernization, revisions of Pennsylvania’s Board of Finance and Revenue, among other topics. Finally, we highlighted potential corporate tax issues that are being debated by the Pennsylvania legislature.
Our annual series of Charity Seminars held across the region will this year focus on the various elements involved in building a sustainable charity.
The seminar programme will cover:
• Creating a vision: How to build a resilient organisation and resilient teams
• Turning a vision into a plan: What does a good plan look like and how do you obtain funding?
• Keeping the plan on track: This session will focus on key aspects of financial reporting including the different information requirements of management and trustees
• Effective trustee boards as part of building a sustainable charity
• Real relationships that provide sustainable income
• Why are you here? Achieving impact from your fundraising messages
How to Plan & Fund Capital Improvements ProjectsVierbicher
Discussion will focus on Municipal Budget Cycle vs. Public Funding, Capital Improvements Planning, Conventional Funding Methods, Public Funding Opportunities and Examples of Projects.
Check out our Upcoming Events page for news and updates on our future seminars and webinars at http://www.macpas.com/events/.
View a full recap of this webinar at http://www.macpas.com/pennsylvania-2014-budget-and-corporate-tax-update
This webinar was hosted by Jason Skrinak (Tax Principal) and Michael Eby (Tax Manager) from McKonly & Asbury. The presentation included a detailed discussion of the 2014 Pennsylvania Budget where we reviewed key tax implications and compared the changes to the corporate tax reform initiated from last year’s budget. We also discussed recent corporate tax changes in Pennsylvania including Business Privilege Tax, Pennsylvania Department of Revenue modernization, revisions of Pennsylvania’s Board of Finance and Revenue, among other topics. Finally, we highlighted potential corporate tax issues that are being debated by the Pennsylvania legislature.
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
Up the Ratios Bylaws - a Comprehensive Process of Our Organizationuptheratios
Up the Ratios is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap in STEM education for underprivileged students by providing free, high-quality learning opportunities in robotics and other STEM fields. Our mission is to empower the next generation of innovators, thinkers, and problem-solvers by offering a range of educational programs that foster curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
At Up the Ratios, we believe that every student, regardless of their socio-economic background, should have access to the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in today's technology-driven world. To achieve this, we host a variety of free classes, workshops, summer camps, and live lectures tailored to students from underserved communities. Our programs are designed to be engaging and hands-on, allowing students to explore the exciting world of robotics and STEM through practical, real-world applications.
Our free classes cover fundamental concepts in robotics, coding, and engineering, providing students with a strong foundation in these critical areas. Through our interactive workshops, students can dive deeper into specific topics, working on projects that challenge them to apply what they've learned and think creatively. Our summer camps offer an immersive experience where students can collaborate on larger projects, develop their teamwork skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.
In addition to our local programs, Up the Ratios is committed to making a global impact. We take donations of new and gently used robotics parts, which we then distribute to students and educational institutions in other countries. These donations help ensure that young learners worldwide have the resources they need to explore and excel in STEM fields. By supporting education in this way, we aim to nurture a global community of future leaders and innovators.
Our live lectures feature guest speakers from various STEM disciplines, including engineers, scientists, and industry professionals who share their knowledge and experiences with our students. These lectures provide valuable insights into potential career paths and inspire students to pursue their passions in STEM.
Up the Ratios relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to continue our work. Contributions of time, expertise, and financial support are crucial to sustaining our programs and expanding our reach. Whether you're an individual passionate about education, a professional in the STEM field, or a company looking to give back to the community, there are many ways to get involved and make a difference.
We are proud of the positive impact we've had on the lives of countless students, many of whom have gone on to pursue higher education and careers in STEM. By providing these young minds with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed, we are not only changing their futures but also contributing to the advancement of technology and innovation on a broader scale.
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
Given the small scale of housing associations and their relative high cost per home what is the point of them and how do we justify their continued existance
1. Assessing your assets
Asset management – a success story
at the District of West Vancouver
GFOABC 2017 Conference
June 15th
2. Executive summary
• Introductions
• Work with West Vancouver
• Staff
• Council and community
• Outcomes (AM Implementation)
• Conclusions
Assessing your assets – GFOA BC 2017
3. Introductions
Matthew V. Hartney
• MBA, CPA, CMA
• Director of Advisory,
Corvée
• Past Director of
Finance, City of North
Battleford
• 10+ years experience
Isabel V. Gordon
• MBA, CPA, CA
• Director of Financial
Services, District of
West Vancouver
• Past Director of
Finance, City of North
Vancouver
• 30+ years experience
Assessing your assets – GFOA BC 2017
4. Common challenges
• Lack of resources
• Rising operating expenses
• Stagnating revenues
• New service offerings
• Net new capital assets
• Insufficient reserve funds
• Short-term focus (council)
Assessing your assets – GFOA BC 2017
5. Work with West Vancouver
• Start with staff
• Conclude with
council and
community
Assessing your assets – GFOA BC 2017
6. What are we talking about?
• What is Capex vs. Opex?
• What is AM?
• What assets do we consider?
• What asset data do we need?
• How do we get it?
• If we get it, how to use it?
• When do we need it?
• What is fiscal sustainability and long range
planning?
Assessing your assets – GFOA BC 2017
7. Staff level
• What do we own?
• What should we know?
• What work has been done?
• Who has the info? Who is responsible?
What was needed:
• Big list of stuff
• Location, state and condition
• Capital asset task force
Assessing your assets – GFOA BC 2017
8. How to start? Big list of stuff
Assessing your assets – GFOA BC 2017
13. 20 year lifecycle
funding gap: $58M
Assessing your assets – GFOA BC 2017
*Provided by District of West Vancouver.
14. Committee and Council
• Big list of stuff – helps get buy-in
• Discuss when, where, why and how to invest
in AM:
• tax rates
• charges/levies
• capital reserves
• debt financing
• service levels/changes
• asset divestment
Assessing your assets – GFOA BC 2017
15. When to invest in assets?
Assessing your assets – GFOA BC 2017
*Provided by District of West Vancouver.
17. Align AM with strategy
Assessing your assets – GFOA BC 2017
*Provided by District of West Vancouver.
18. Moving AM forward
• Council and
community:
• Asset levy
• Asset reserves
• Framework for
evaluating new assets
• Asset Shedding
• Staff:
• Rank assets by
condition and use
(risk registers)
• Updated listings
and values
• AM training
• AM software
Assessing your assets – GFOA BC 2017
*Provided by District of West Vancouver.
19. Conclusions
• Don’t start with software
• Don’t just do an accounting exercise
• Understand the work already done
• Develop your framework for evaluating new
assets using life cycle cost – think about
maintenance costs before you buy
• Link assets to services
• Ask tough questions
• Get ready for grant funding requirements
Assessing your assets – GFOA BC 2017
Editor's Notes
Over 30 years experience in municipal finance.
Previously Director of Finance, City of North Vancouver for 25+ years.
Currently Director of Financial Services, District of West Vancouver (since 2015).
In West Vancouver, she has introduced many innovations, including a District-wide asset management program financed by a dedicated asset levy.
Advocates for natural capital accounting, and is an early adopter of the CLIC (Community Lifecycle Infrastructure Costing) tool.
Frequent speaker at Capilano University’s Public Administration program, through MATI, and Planning and Engineering groups.
A passionate believer in the need to transform government finance through a sustainability lens, she will participate in GFOA International’s pilot program to test its new Financial Sustainability Framework.
However, it should also be noted that this report is not: A one-time exercise to be checked off a list as completed. It must be a living document, continually updated and refreshed with new information as conditions and assets change. It is not a replacement for the annual capital budget. It provides guidance to that process, but the annual financial plan must consider changing community requirements, availability of funds, opportunities for grants, critical replacement requirements, and community input, as well as optimal asset maintenance. It is not a list of critical asset investment requirements, that is, a list of assets that are in danger of failure unless investment is made. Due to under-investment in the past, some of the District’s assets are critical. The 2016 capital investment program is based upon addressing this deficit. The projected replacement cost schedules are for the twenty years from 2016 to 2035. In some cases, the District owns assets whose investment requirements exceed this timeline – they are more than twenty years in the future. These assets are included in Appendix 9, the asset inventory list, but are not represented in Appendices 1-8, which provide twenty years of anticipated costs. Year by year, as the listings are updated, these assets will be incorporated into the twenty-year projections.
Initial Analysis:
relatively healthy fiscal position given
the breadth of services,
total value of infrastructure assets,
nominal long-term debt load and AAA credit rating.
new capital assets and infrastructure
low total taxation and the lowest residential property tax mill rate in Metro Vancouver.
A comprehensive understanding of long-term asset management is a key requirement in support of fiscal sustainability.
A comprehensive understanding of long-term asset management is a key requirement in support of fiscal sustainability.
A comprehensive understanding of long-term asset management is a key requirement in support of fiscal sustainability.
Replacing assets at the ‘optimum’ point avoids costly maintenance which does not prolong asset life, and therefore provides the best value for money
The ‘critical’, or balance point (in circle) is the point at which risk of failure starts to climb. At this point, repairs are required just to keep the asset functioning, and, even then, may not be sufficient .
Replacing assets at the ‘optimum’ point avoids costly maintenance which does not prolong asset life, and therefore provides the best value for money
The ‘critical’, or balance point (in circle) is the point at which risk of failure starts to climb. At this point, repairs are required just to keep the asset functioning, and, even then, may not be sufficient .
Replacing assets at the ‘optimum’ point avoids costly maintenance which does not prolong asset life, and therefore provides the best value for money
The ‘critical’, or balance point (in circle) is the point at which risk of failure starts to climb. At this point, repairs are required just to keep the asset functioning, and, even then, may not be sufficient .
Replacing assets at the ‘optimum’ point avoids costly maintenance which does not prolong asset life, and therefore provides the best value for money
The ‘critical’, or balance point (in circle) is the point at which risk of failure starts to climb. At this point, repairs are required just to keep the asset functioning, and, even then, may not be sufficient .
20 Year Lifecycle Funding Gap $58.0M
Avg Annual Investment Required $13.3M
Current Tax Levy Asset Funding $10.4M
Annual Investment Gap $2.9M