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John Maytham is joined by Adjunct Professor Alex van den Heever, who presently holds the Chair of Social Security Systems Administration and Management Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand, to unpack the financial implosion at Johannesburg’s City Power. With a staggering R16.3 billion negative bank balance, under-collection of revenue, and internal reports allegedly buried by Mayor Dada Morero, the city’s ability to deliver services now hangs in the balance. Van den Heever weighs in on the legal and governance implications and whether this crisis signals broader systemic failure. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The city of Sacramento is facing a projected $62 million shortfall. Also an Old North Sacramento documentary screening for “Beyond the Alleyways: The Dixieanne Story.” Finally, 2024 “Tiny Desk” winner The Philharmonik's world tour. Sacramento's City Budget Shortfall
Graeme Raubenheimer is in conversation with Ndumiso Kubheka, Chief Economist at KH Research Equity Partners, about South Africa’s delayed national budget and the economic fallout of a scrapped VAT hike. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic, and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30 pm. CapeTalk fans call in, in an attempt to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live – Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is broadcast weekdays between 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/afternoon-drive-with-john-maytham/audio-podcasts/afternoon-drive-with-john-maytham/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's almost time to get down to brass tax in Carson City as we're a little over two-thirds of the way through the 83rd legislative session. The massive list of bills has been whittled down somewhat, but perhaps more important than what legislation gets passed is passing a balanced budget. With revenues lagging behind expectations, it seems Nevada may be in a budget crunch this session. How bad is it? How do both sides want to weather the storm? This week, host Ben Margiott talks about the budget crunch with top state lawmakers from both parties — Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager (D) and Senate minority leader Robin Titus (R). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It is Mondays with the Mayor and Wichita Mayor Lily Wu joins us on Steve and Ted in the Morning.
Chapel Hill Mayor Jess Anderson joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell in-studio on Thursday, April 17. The post Chapel Hill: Balancing Budget Shortfall with Adjusted Property Taxes + Opening An Inclusive Playground appeared first on Chapelboro.com.
Today - Chelan County faces a $4.1 million budget gap—can commissioners close it without raising taxes or cutting important programs? And later - a deadly crash, big changes coming to downtown Wenatchee, fires break out, and Earth Day is coming up. Feature:Chelan County grapples with $4M deficit Headlines:Wenatchee man dies in Othello collision, 2 injuredWenatchee Valley YMCA breaks ground on new facilityFires break out at Joe’s, Colonial Vista and Wenatchee FoothillsNCWPlanner: Earth Day fairs, crafts, fun runsSupport the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Platte Institute's Senior Tax Policy Advisor Michael Lucci. During the episode the Michael and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss the budget shortfall facing the state, what it means for Platte Institute's priorities, and what we can do this session to be more competitive as a state. If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit platteinstitute.org to make a donation to help fund our research and advocacy.It's time to stop the status quo. Let's remove economic barriers and make Nebraskans proud.
Tune in to the latest episode of Nebraskanomics as we welcome Chairs of the Appropriations and Revenue Committees Senators Clements and von Gillern. During the episode the senators and Platte Institute Chief Executive Officer Jim Vokal discuss the budget shortfall facing the state, steps they are taking to fill the gap, and what it means for tax relief in Nebraska. If you want more economic freedom in Nebraska, please visit platteinstitute.org to make a donation to help fund our research and advocacy.It's time to stop the status quo. Let's remove economic barriers and make Nebraskans proud.
How Santa Monica plans to get businesses back after $33M budget shortfall. Ask the Listener: What should they do to fix Santa Monica? Best Tuna Melts in LA / Orange County. Downtown SF Mall continues to suffer… Bloomingdales offering 70% off discounts ahead of closure. Why are car headlights so bright? Gen Z Wants Menstrual Leave. Papa Cristo's Closing!
L.A.'s financial problems exploded into a full-blown crisis on Wednesday, with the city's top budget official announcing that next year's shortfall is now just shy of $1 billion, making layoffs "nearly inevitable."City Administrative Officer Matt Szabo advised the City Council to focus on cost-cutting measures, including a potential reduction in the size of the workforce, to bring the budget into balance for 2025-26.Szabo, in his presentation to the council Wednesday, attributed the city's financial woes, in part, to increased spending on legal payouts, which have ballooned over the last few years. Tax revenues have been coming in much weaker than expected — and are expected to soften further in the upcoming budget year, which starts July 1.
Auckland's 21 local boards united in a letter to Mayor Wayne Brown last week, rejecting that they must absorb a $17.6 million budget shortfall tied to the Fairer Funding Initiative. The letter, dated March 10, highlights the significant pressures imposed on local board activities due to the cost-cutting measures, asserting that local boards had “no control over the budget” and "all decisions were made without any reference to any Local Board”. While Wayne Brown responded earlier this week, ensuring that local boards would not need to seek extra funding to cover the budget shortfall this year, these discussions will become relevant again for next year's budget. Group chief financial officer for Auckland Council, Ross Tucker, says the council "is embarking on a challenging transition to an equity-based funding model that will see local boards being empowered with more budget autonomy as well as greater budget responsibility". Also, as the need increases to address the number of roaming dogs on the street, as well as the number of dog attacks, Auckland Council has opened a council-operated dog adoption centre. Last year, less than half of roaming dogs were claimed by their owners, the lowest amount in a decade. The adoption centre which opened on the weekend will house over forty dogs in an effort to relieve the strain on animal shelters around Auckland. Producer Sara spoke to Councillor Shane Henderson about both of these issues this morning. To start off, she asked him to explain the purpose of Auckland Council's Fairer Funding Initiative.
Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde, joins John Maytham to discuss the province’s reaction to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s National Budget. With a proposed VAT increase and a R60 billion budget shortfall, Winde shares his concerns about the impact on businesses, households, and service delivery in the Western Cape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Maytham is joined by DA leader John Steenhuisen to unpack the party’s firm opposition to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s latest budget. The discussion delves into the controversial VAT increase, the R60 billion budget shortfall, and the alternative solutions the DA is proposing to avoid placing further strain on South Africans. Steenhuisen outlines his party’s stance within the Government of National Unity (GNU) and explains why the DA refuses to support the budget in its current form.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(The Center Square) – Republicans in the Washington State Legislature say Democrats are exaggerating the size of the projected four-year operating budget shortfall to justify proposed tax increases. The amount of the shortfall itself is a matter of some debate. In November, the Office of Financial Management indicated the state would be $10 to $12 billion in the hole over the next four years. A month later, then-Gov. Jay Inslee announced that the number had jumped to $16 billion. He said the deficit was even greater than first projected.
Are Washington Democrats exaggerating the state's budget shortfall to push tax increases? Senate Republicans say yes. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/gop-dems-overstating-was-projected-budget-shortfall-as-cover-for-higher-taxes/ #BudgetShortfall #WashingtonState #TaxIncreaseDebate #ChrisGildon #GovernmentSpending #ClarkCountyWa #localnews
(The Center Square) – Microsoft and Amazon are among the wealthiest companies in the world, each with a market capitalization of well over $2 trillion, but a bill out of Washington could trim off some cash to save the state's finances. The Legislature levies various taxes on businesses operating within its borders. One of the most common is a business and occupation, or B&O, tax. The state requires some companies, including major tech firms, to pay more, but the higher rate also comes with a cap. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_bc6cd952-f47e-11ef-9bdf-5b3c33eb5ea5.html
Washington State: (The Center Square) – Republicans in the Washington State Legislature say Democrats are exaggerating the size of the projected four-year operating budget shortfall to justify proposed tax increases. The amount of the shortfall itself is a matter of some debate. In November, the Office of Financial Management indicated the state would be $10 to $12 billion in the hole over the next four years. A month later, then-Gov. Jay Inslee announced that the number had jumped to $16 billion. He said the deficit was even greater than first projected. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_b108c33a-f499-11ef-a2bc-5bdb4929257b.html
The Minneapolis public school district met this week to discuss strategies to close its $75 million budget shortfall, and Delta Air Lines says all but one of the passengers injured when a flight from Minneapolis crashed while landing in Toronto on Monday has been released from the hospital.Those stories and more in today's evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.
Dana In The Morning Highlights 2/6Houston could be dealing with possible $330 million deficitGoodwill Houston's Right Turn GO program helps justice-impacted young adultsTuesday appears to be our least productive day of the week
Today on City Cast Portland, we're going over some updates to the city budget, looking at the end of working from home for some city and county employees, and diving into our mailbag with thoughts from you, our listeners. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek news roundup is our very own executive producer, John Notarianni Discussed in Today's Episode: Portland Faces Potential $100M Budget Shortfall, Officials Say [Oregonian
In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Mercedes Schlapp discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - CAL THOMAS - Syndicated columnist – discussed Jimmy Carter’s passing and the terror attacks. Suspect identified as FBI investigates act of terrorism after Bourbon Street attack WMAL Guest: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - MATT SCHLAPP - chairman of the American Conservative Union and CPAC SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/mschlapp Minock report on budget shortfall in Fairfax County Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, January 02, 2025 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Department of Veterans Affairs is dealing with a multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall and awarded bonuses to career executives not eligible to receive them last year. Now the top Republicans on the House and Senate VA committees are calling on the department to hold its executives accountable for these issues during their annual reviews. House committee Chairman Mike Bost and Senate committee chairman Jerry Moran say department leaders should consider the role VA executives had in these management issues before making any performance-based compensation decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Department of Veterans Affairs is dealing with a multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall and awarded bonuses to career executives not eligible to receive them last year. Now the top Republicans on the House and Senate VA committees are calling on the department to hold its executives accountable for these issues during their annual reviews. House committee Chairman Mike Bost and Senate committee chairman Jerry Moran say department leaders should consider the role VA executives had in these management issues before making any performance-based compensation decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Washington state lawmakers prepare for a high-stakes 2025 legislative session, facing a projected budget shortfall of up to $2 billion. Read more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/dems-gop-gird-for-battle-in-addressing-washingtons-10-12-billion-budget-shortfall on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #WashingtonBudget #LegislativeSession2025 #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa
The Department of Veterans Affairs said last summer it would need a lot more money this fiscal year than first appropriated, $12 billion more. Well now the Veterans Health Administration has revised that requirement down to about six and a half billion dollars. For why, Federal News Network's Jory Heckman asked VAs Under Secretary for Health, Shareef Elnahal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Department of Veterans Affairs said last summer it would need a lot more money this fiscal year than first appropriated, $12 billion more. Well now the Veterans Health Administration has revised that requirement down to about six and a half billion dollars. For why, Federal News Network's Jory Heckman asked VAs Under Secretary for Health, Shareef Elnahal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Explore why Washington state faces a $12 billion budget shortfall despite record-high tax revenues. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/the-driver-behind-washington-states-budget-shortfall on www.ClarkCountyToday.com #Vancouver #ClarkCounty #BudgetDeficit #LocalNews
How will they make up the over 20 million dollar gap? Superintendent Cory McIntyre joined Tom Hauser on The WCCO Morning News.
Earlier this month, state officials reported that the operating budget faces a $10-12 billion deficit over the next four years. Unlike during the Great Recession, the budget deficit isn't due to a decline in revenue, as many of the state's tax collections are at record levels while other new taxes have been imposed. Although the state Economic and Revenue Forecast Council recently lowered expected revenue for the current and next biennium by $270 million, the state Department of Revenue reports that all state taxes generated $35.4 billion for the fiscal year 2023, a 5.8% increase from the 2022 fiscal year. In that timeframe, the state sales tax revenue increased by 6.2%, while revenue from that has doubled since 2014, from $8 billion to almost $16 billion.
Explore Mark Harmsworth's analysis of Washington state's planned $1.3 billion bureaucrat salary increase amid a budget shortfall. Learn more at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-wa-state-wants-to-increase-bureaucrats-salaries-by-1-3-billion-despite-claims-the-state-is-facing-a-budget-shortfall #Opinion #GovernmentSpending #WashingtonState #ZeroBasedBudgeting
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San Diego Unified is facing a $175M budget shortfall next year - we have a closer look at their next steps. Membership for the Girl Scouts is increasing for the first time in nearly a decade. Padres in full postseason mode, there's a lot of questions to be answered.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In California, 12.6% of the population is considered to be food insecure. That equates to 4,915,450 individuals in the state.
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The Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act would ensure the VA has enough funding to keep paying veterans' compensation, pension and readjustment benefits for the rest of fiscal 2024.Without a solution on the funding gap by Sept. 20, some benefits checks to veterans and dependents could be delayed in October.
The Camas School District faces a $7.2 million budget shortfall, leading to cuts in central office staff and restrictions on travel. Superintendent John Anzalone explains the district's plan to address these challenges while managing its financial stability. Learn more by reading the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/camas-sd-slashing-central-office-staff-restricting-travel-to-deal-with-budget-shortfall/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #CamasSchoolDistrict #BudgetShortfall #SchoolDistrictCuts #JohnAnzalone #WashingtonState #ClarkCountyWa #localnews
Tommy talks to Jan Moller, Executive Director of Invest in Louisiana
Tommy begins with a conversation about Louisiana's budget shortfall and the upcoming fiscal cliff. Tommy sticks with the money talk with our weekly Monday Morning Markets with Mark Rosa segment.
Aug. 14, 2024 - The Liberal government's recent internal budget cutting exercise at the Department of National Defence (DND) has deprived the army's system for maintaining equipment and vehicles of up to $150 million, CBC News has learned. P&P hears from CBC's Murray Brewster about the exclusive story. Plus, we get reaction from retired lieutenant-general Andrew Leslie, who served as commander and chief of staff of the Canadian Army.
A Cabinet for Health and Family Services leader tells lawmakers he doesn't have the funding to carry out legislation they passed to better protect children and vulnerable adults. Lexington lands a $500,000 grant for program focused on disrupting gun violence in the city. How a coalition is making sure future generations have access to a key part of bourbon making – white oak trees.
Most of Dallas' community pools may close due to budget cuts this year; Max Lucado, a well-known Christian author and pastor, will take on a new role as interim teaching pastor at Gateway Church starting this weekend, saying his commitment is to do this until the end of the year; some students across North Texas will have an easier time transferring college credits between four local schools that came together to make the process friction-free. Dallas College, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas Woman's University and the University of North Texas at Dallas on Thursday announced the partnership and an online tool that connects the schools through a centralized portal; And Fiji Airways is making plans for a new nonstop flight out of DFW International Airport to the South Pacific nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Department of Veterans Affairs has a budget shortfall. A big one. Officials say the department is on track to spend 3 billion dollars more than Congress allocated for this year. And there's another projected shortfall of 12-billion dollars next year. V-A leaders say the root cause is more demand for services from veterans, but lawmakers think expenses surrounding the department's new electronic health record are partly to blame too. Details now from Federal News Network's Jared Serbu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has a budget shortfall. A big one. Officials say the department is on track to spend 3 billion dollars more than Congress allocated for this year. And there's another projected shortfall of 12-billion dollars next year. V-A leaders say the root cause is more demand for services from veterans, but lawmakers think expenses surrounding the department's new electronic health record are partly to blame too. Details now from Federal News Network's Jared Serbu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike explains why the voucher program is not to blame for Arizona's budget shortfalls.
Two of the largest school districts in the state, St. Paul and Minneapolis Public Schools, are facing large budget shortfalls.St. Paul Public Schools Superintendent Joe Gothard joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to explain the district's financial situation. He is leaving soon for a new position in Madison, Wis.
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