There is a big difference between government finance and regular finance.

One-third of all city finance officers in the state change annually. We have an annual finance officer school where we touch on everything from writing minutes to budgeting.

The municipal league provides a network so if I have a problem, I know there is a pool of information and knowledge from other finance officers across the state.

We are now working with the Federal Property Ministry, Finance Ministry, and the government apparatus. I think our proposals will be ready in April.

We have seen a recklessness in the management of state government and finance that has been unprecedented.

[Government officials say assistance for victims is a priority, and that steps have been taking to streamline the payment process. And they also say the storm will yield new jobs and opportunity.] In the recovery will come restoration and rebuilding, ... After a national disaster, there is an expanded burst of new construction activity.