"Structuring Simulations for Local Government Resident Engagement: The Experience of Lawrence and Sedgwick County, Kansas by Zach Mohr, David Guo, Alley Porter, Craig Owens, Lindsey Poe Rosseauv, & Whitney Afonso finds that budget simulations have... (1/n) doi.org/10.59469/pfj...

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Budget simulations have become increasingly common in public budgeting, particularly at the local level. In these simulations, the local government engages with residents to inform them of the budget ...

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"Improving Local Government Performance Through Benchmarking" by Christopher Acuff reviews David Ammons’ latest book, arguing that local governments should move beyond measuring performance and focus on adopting best practices that improve outcomes. doi.org/10.59469/pfj...

A book review of "Contemporary Issues and Challenges in Public Financial Management: Responding to Global Crises" by Carlos M. Rodrigues highlights how PFM systems continue to evolve as governments face growing fiscal pressures and demands for accountability. doi.org/10.59469/pfj...

Deadline is tomorrow! Don't forget to submit your proposals to larsonse@miamioh.edu. More information can be found here: publicfinance.org/index.php/pf...

The deadline is coming up quickly (March 31st)! Submit proposals for a symposium on Sales Taxation in a Changing Economy! Research is welcomed that examines how sales taxes operate in modern economies, their governance, and their fiscal impacts. publicfinance.org/index.php/pf...

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New year and our first symposium on sales tax policy! Public Finance is accepting proposals through March 31, 2026, for "Sales Taxation in a Changing Economy: Policy Design, Administration, and Equity." Questions? Contact Guest Editor @slizlarson.bsky.social. publicfinance.org/index.php/pf...

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"An Engaging Opportunity: The Promise of Enhanced Public Engagement for Priority-Based Budgeting," found in 2(2), identifies the effects of public engagement on priority-based budgeting reallocation outcomes. doi.org/10.59469/pfj...

Fascinating findings in "A Fiscal Comparison of Bond Ratings for Black and White Majority Municipalities" by Hunter Bacot found in 2(2) regarding bond rating discrimination! doi.org/10.59469/pfj...

Have you had a chance to read "Is There a Gold Standard or Need for a City-Centric Approach for Sales Tax Revenue Forecasting" by @slizlarson.bsky.social and @moverton.bsky.social found in 2(2)? If not, today is a great day to read this open-access research. doi.org/10.59469/pfj...

"Using Large Language Models to Forecast Local Government Revenue" by Il Hwan Chung, Berat Kara, Melissa McShea, Rahul Pathak, & Daniel Williams explores the use of ChatGPT with human input as a viable alternative forecasting method. doi.org/10.59469/pfj...

Issue 2(2) of Public Finance Journal is now live on the website! We will highlight the research featured in this issue over the next few days. publicfinance.org/index.php/pf...

Exciting news! A new issue of Public Finance Journal comes out this week! Keep up with the issue by following the journal's social media!

Take some time today to read Carl Gabrini's review of "Critical Tax Theory: An Introduction". doi.org/10.59469/pfj...

Interested in reviewing a book for Public Finance Journal? We are currently seeking reviewers for "Improving Local Government Performance through Benchmarking" by David N. Ammons. If you’d like to volunteer, please email bookreviews@publicfinance.org

"A Fiscal Comparison of Bond Ratings for Black and White Majority Municipalities in the United States" by Hunter Bacot shows significant funding inequities, as Black-majority municipalities face bond rating discrimination. doi.org/10.59469/pfj...

Are you interested in reviewing a book for Public Finance Journal? We are looking for reviewers for "Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Public Sector" by Wendy D Chen & David B Audretsch! Want to volunteer? Email bookreviews@publicfinance.org!

A new study by Kaelan A. Boyd, a Ph.D. student in the @spsodu.bsky.social, examines the impact of public engagement in the budgeting process of cities. The study appears in the @publicfinance.bsky.social. doi.org/10.59469/pfj...

"An Engaging Opportunity: The Promise of Enhanced Public Engagement for Priority-Based Budgeting" by @davemitchellucf.bsky.social, Kaelan Boyd, & Meagan Jordan answers the question: What types of public engagement are successful in priority-based budgeting? doi.org/10.59469/pfj...

Happy International Reviewer Appreciation Day! On this special day, the Public Finance Journal would like to thank all our reviewers who go above and beyond to make the content in the journal the best it can be. Thank you!

Make sure to take the time to read Arushi Thakorlal's review of "Holding Government to Account: Democracy and the National Audit Office," forthcoming in Public Finance Journal. doi.org/10.59469/pfj...

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"Using Large Language Models to Forecast Local Government Revenue" by Il Hwan Chung, Berat Kara, Melissa McShea, Rahul Pathak, & @profdanwilliams.bsky.social explores the use of ChatGPT with human input as a viable alternative forecasting method for small- and... (1/n) doi.org/10.59469/pfj...

Last, but certainly not least, please meet @academicpiracy.bsky.social. Dr. McDonald is a professor of public budgeting and finance and the director of the @spsodu.bsky.social. He also serves as the editor-in-chief of @journalpa.bsky.social, co-editor-in-chief @publicfinance.bsky.social.

"Is There a Gold Standard or Need for a City-Centric Approach for Sales Tax Revenue Forecasting" by @slizlarson.bsky.social & @moverton.bsky.social‬ introduces PREE as a way to maximize the accuracy of sales tax revenue forecasting. doi.org/10.59469/pfj...

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