Listen After tense Metro budget conversations in the spring, the government is still dealing with some of the fallout, like newly proposed rules and studies. One key concern from that time was that to find cash to balance the city budget, Metro tried to sell off some of its properties.
Nashville School Board Discovers New City Audits, Press Administrators On Spending
Listen Leaders with Metro Nashville Public Schools learned last night that district finances are still under scrutiny from city auditors. While the results of one investigation were published last week, two other inquiries are still underway, including about district procurement practices.
Report Sheds More Light On Metro Schools’ Shortfall, Spending Trends
Listen A new audit finds that the finances of Metro Nashville Public Schools were not as unusual last year as some critics feared. Officials had requested an investigation into the district’s travel expenses, the salaries of central office staff, changes to vendor contracts and overall adherence to budget constraints.
Nashville Asks Private Sector To Scour Government Budget For Savings
Listen Nashville will soon add more scrutiny over the spending of the city government — and this time leaders in the private sector will be asked for advice.
Frustrated With Mayor’s Power Over Budget, Metro Council To Hire Its Own Finance Guru
Listen One of the clear losers in Nashville’s new government budget is the Metro Finance Department. A last-minute change will cut its budget by $103,000, likely eliminating at least one staff member. While the dollar amount isn’t large, the reduction reveals how frustrated the Metro Council has become with some of the spending ideas among […]
Nashville Council Rejects Property Tax Hike, Finalizing Budget That Pinches Schools And City Staff
Listen Nashville will not be raising its property tax. That was the outcome of a tense 4-hour Metro Council debate that ended after midnight early Wednesday — and only after a shocking vote that drew audible gasps from the council.
Nashville Reaches ‘Moment Of Judgment’ On Budget And Possible Property Tax Hike
Listen The question of a possible property tax increase for Nashville households remains unanswered after a marathon budget debate of more than 4 hours on Monday.
Groups Beg Metro Council To Raise Taxes To Fund Raises For Teachers And City Employees
Listen Some Nashvillians are asking — with gusto — for the Metro Council to increase Davidson County’s property tax as a way to fund pay increases for city employees.
Metro Schools Chief Says He Won’t Balance Budget With Teacher Cuts
Listen Metro Schools Superintendent Shawn Joseph said at a board meeting Tuesday that he won’t balance the district’s budget shortfall by cutting teachers or funds for students. That’s despite the fact that Metro Schools needs to slash $17 million from next year’s budget.
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