Financial Sustainability: The Case for Full Cost Pricing

Sustainability is the buzz word of the industry.  Common topics include sustainable water supplies, sustainable construction methods, sustainable infrastructure, and sustainable financial management, to name a few. Sustainability is achieved when we are able to meet our needs today without compromising the opportunity for future generations to meet their needs. “Sustainability means providing an adequate and … Read more

Congress Nearing Budget Resolution with Continuing Resolutions

Close to midnight on April 8, Congress reached an agreement that would extend government funding through April 15. This latest Continuing Resolution (CR) was passes predicated on the notion the actual full FY2011 budget would be passed within this window of time. The expected FY2011 budget will be voted on by Congress on Thursday, April … Read more