Fall 2010 (Vol. 9, No. 4)
Legislators Prepare to Address State Challenges at 27th Biennial Institute. Newly elected and experienced lawmakers had the opportunity to learn, network, and explore tough state issues during the 27th Biennial Institute for Georgia Legislators.
Local Government Financial Reporting Per HB 122 Slated for February. Local governments with operating budgets exceeding $1 million will begin submitting their budget documents to the Vinson Institute in February for online posting as part of a legislative call for more public access to governmental financial information.
Technical Colleges Transform Ideas into Action with Strategic Planning. Georgia's technical college leaders now have a "top 12" list of ideas relevant to their institutions' future success through an extensive strategic planning initiative facilitated by the Vinson Institute.
Institute Expands Expertise with New Faculty. Ted Baggett, Rob Gordon, and Tracy Arner bring a wealth of experience and credentials that will bolster the Institute's assistance and training services.
Technology Training Helps Officials Enhance Tax Assessment Accuracy. Local tax officials are learning how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology can help them improve records accuracy.
New Brochure Lists Institute Services at a Glance. The wide range of services the Institute provides to help governments succeed are summarized in a new brochure for easy reference.
Motor Use Fuel Tax Study Examines Revenue Collections. State officials can now make more informed decisions about this complex tax with the help of a study just completed by the Vinson Institute.
Leadership Takes Top Billing at Newly Elected Commissioners Conference. Georgia's newly elected county commissioners are better positioned to lead their communities after participating in a conference designed just for them.
International Update. Officials from the city of Tianjin, China, recently enhanced their public administration know-how by experiencing Georgia local government in action.
Pension Study Will Highlight Reform Successes. How some states have successfully negotiated pension system changes during tough times is the focus of a new study.
Vinson Fellows Share Knowledge Gained through Internships. The Fall 2010 Vinson Fellows concluded their internships with presentations about their research on real-world issues facing governments in Georgia and abroad.
