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Written by: Rufus Pollock

Posted in: Fellows Blogs, Rufus Pollock, Spending Stories

Northern Mariana Islands Retirement Fund Bankruptcy
Back on April 17 2012 the Northern Mariana Islands Retirement Fund attempted to file for bankruptcy under Chapter 11. There was some pretty interesting reading in their petition for bankruptcy... Read more – ‘Northern Mariana Islands Retirement Fund Bankruptcy’.

Written by: Rufus Pollock

Posted in: Fellows Blogs, Open Knowledge Foundation, OpenSpending, Rufus Pollock, Spending Stories

State Budget Crisis Task Force Report
The State Budget Crisis Task Force was convened in June 2011 and issued its report in July 2012. The top line quote from the main site states: State finances are not transparent and often... Read more – ‘State Budget Crisis Task Force Report’.

Written by: Rufus Pollock

Posted in: Fellows Blogs, Open Knowledge Foundation, OpenSpending, Rufus Pollock, Spending Stories

Debt Does Not Equal Revenue Except in California
Striking quote on inability to understand that debt != revenue: California is also confused about the meaning of the term “revenues”. Asked at a 2008 budget conference whether... Read more – ‘Debt Does Not Equal Revenue Except in California’.