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Last update: 12 minutes agoLocal Finance Spotlight: Avon Lake just won the Government Finance Officers Association’s Certificate of Achievement for the 10th straight year, a rare streak that signals steady transparency in its annual reporting. Public Spending Watch: Ghana’s new Office for Value for Money is set to target “inflated” and padded contracts, with the finance minister saying it should generate savings and free up fiscal space. Housing Affordability: In Kansas, Hays is weighing low-income housing tax credits for a proposed 48-unit project—without LIHTCs, some plans may stall. Corporate Cash Moves: Biotech and EV charging both pushed capital plans—Halozyme announced a $1B buyback, while Blink reported improving service revenue and narrowed losses. Regulators Tighten Oversight: ESMA flagged governance gaps in fund compliance and internal audit, especially around independence and board oversight. Household Pressure: A new caregiving survey finds many Canadians are losing earnings while balancing work and elder care.
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