Wednesday, July 23, 2003

Budget Diversification A new report from the Western Rural Development Council, Fiscal Crisis in State Government, addresses the root causes of the recent budget crises in western states.  The report suggests that revenue diversification is critical to weathering this type of crisis: Diversification is a cornerstone of personal financial management. Most of us understand that by owning different kinds of assets we can increase financial stability. When stocks are down, bonds or real estate may be going up. By the same token, diversification in state and local fiscal structures can promote stability in tax receipts. It's a simple thesis to a significantly more complex issue. A new report from iSociety, SmartGov: Renewing Electronic Government for Improved Service Delivery, explores both sides of the UK's egov initiative.  A quote: "For e-Government to be credible, it must be used." The report suggests the following barriers are inhibiting more widespread adoption of e-government services in the UK (read the report for more definition): Social exclusion Familiarity Expectancy Ease-of-use Benefits Costs Solemnity 11:47:41 AM    comment []

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