Bringing news, opinions and tips to help public finance professionals stay informed about policy and practice developments affecting their work.
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“Extra Credit,” S&P Global Ratings’ U.S. public finance podcast, delivers a mobile overview of trends, rating actions, and credit commentary on the week's most pressing municipal market issues.
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The new CIPFA CEO discusses the future of the organisation, holding the government to account, and what he hopes to see from the new government. You’re listening to the Public Finance Live series of podcasts, brought to you by the PF editorial team – directly from CIPFA’s annual conference in Manchester, England. https://www.publicfinance.co.uk/…
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This episode is sponsored by Norse. You’re listening to the Public Finance Live series of podcasts, brought to you by the PF editorial team – directly from CIPFA’s annual conference in Manchester, England. https://www.publicfinance.co.uk/Από τον Public Finance
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This episode is sponsored by Kefron. You’re listening to the Public Finance Live series of podcasts, brought to you by the PF editorial team – directly from CIPFA’s annual conference in Manchester, England. https://www.publicfinance.co.uk/Από τον Public Finance
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PF Live Podcast - Blackpool Rocks: behind the scenes of Blackpool’s transformation programme.
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This episode is sponsored by TechnologyOne. You’re listening to the Public Finance Live series of podcasts, brought to you by the PF editorial team – directly from CIPFA’s annual conference in Manchester, England. https://www.publicfinance.co.uk/Από τον Public Finance
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This episode is sponsored by Vision ERP. You’re listening to the Public Finance Live series of podcasts, brought to you by the PF editorial team – directly from CIPFA’s annual conference in Manchester, England. https://www.publicfinance.co.uk/Από τον Public Finance
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We have new local and regional players who will be setting their agendas and new officials in Whitehall. While Westminster resets, is this the opportunity of a lifetime?Από τον Public Finance
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Councils have now set budgets for the coming year. Despite extra funding from central government, every local authority has a gap that must be filled by budget cuts or spending reserves. There's also uncertainty because we are in both a general election year and many local authorities will be holding elections in May. We'll be looking in detail on …
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What happens next? Is the question every council leader is asking right now. Despite not one but two financial deals for local government, the year ahead is set to be even tougher. Decisions are being made about which services to cut and for some whether s114 is the only option. So in this very special podcast, we discuss how local authorities can …
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The Autumn Statement was critical for public sector finances, businesses, the UK public and politics. And hanging over the chancellor’s plans is a general election next year. What’s the real impact going to be? To tell us are two well-placed influencers in the sector. Chris Smith, Editor Public Finance Dan Corry is Chief Executive of the think tank…
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How do we build better communities without it costing the earth? The gap between rich and poor is widening with devastating consequences. What’s gone wrong and how do we put it right? Communities across the country are struggling in the cost of living crisis and local government is straining to meet huge demands including more families in poverty a…
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Local government in every part of the UK is making tough decisions about the services they provide and how best they can support vulnerable people. It's a difficult moment as they are facing budget challenges at a time when demand for critical services is high. There's also the cost of energy and the added demand of a population that is getting old…
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A recent Public Finance/Workday roundtable discussion highlighted how culture change and technology can help government departments transform their finance function into a faster and smarter partner, better equipped to help the organisation succeed…Από τον Public Finance
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Driving organisational efficiency with active financial planning and agile financial management
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What can organisations do when priorities are continually changing and budgets are short term? Active financial planning enables them to gain data-driven insights into multiple scenarios and their potential impact, while agile financial management helps shift the focus towards effective resourcing improvements for frontline delivery. Join Rob Dougl…
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In this Podcast series from Public Finance magazine, the official magazine of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, we'll be bringing you news, opinions and tips to help Public Finance professionals stay informed about policy and practice developments affecting their work. To sponsor an episode please email advertising@publicfi…
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No need to change your lens to get the picture: Host, Peter Murphy joined by S&P Sector Leader Ted Chapman and Lead Analyst Nora Wittstruck explain the new spotlight on Environmental, Social, and Governance factors in U.S. Public Finance issuer credit ratings and preview how ESG will be featured in rating reports. The episode closes with an update …
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March into spring with Extra Credit as host, Tiffany Tribbitt, presents a new edition of Retirement Roundup with S&P Global Lead Analysts Timothy Little, Todd Kanaster, and Joshua Travis to explain S&P’s pension guidance, relevant metrics, and set the stage for the new commentary series “Pension Spotlights” starting with Texas. Editor’s note: This …
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Host, Peter Murphy, takes us through a wrinkle in credit with S&P Global Lead Analysts David Hitchcock, Blake Yocom, and Ying Huang as they journey through the United States from west to east to discuss California’s “No Place Like Home” bonds, the pensions of Cook County, Illinois and Massachusetts based Lasell University.…
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As with all good things, the season for 2020 Sector Outlooks has come to an end here at Extra Credit. Host, Peter Murphy, rounds out our third and final presentation of U.S. Public Finance sector outlooks with Sector Leaders Kurt Forsgren, David Bodek, and Theodore Chapman as they preview credit events to monitor this upcoming year for Transportati…
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Outlook season rolls on here at Extra Credit. Host Bobbi Gajwani joined by S&P Sector Leaders Jessica Wood and Marian Zucker take on 2020 outlooks in the Charter Schools, Higher Education, and Municipal Housing sectors to share what Ratings is monitoring in the upcoming year.Από τον S&P Global Ratings
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It’s January -- and that means the start of outlook season here at Extra Credit. Listen in as host Tiffany Tribbitt kicks off the New Year with S&P sector leaders Geoff Buswick, Jane Ridley, and Suzie Desai to tackle what S&P is watching during 2020 for State and Local Governments, as well as the not-for-profit health care sector.…
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Listen to Lisa Schroeer talk with Head of USPF Eden Perry and Head of USPF Analytics and Research Robin Prunty as they wrap up 2019 and highlight S&P Global Ratings U.S. Public finance research and people.Από τον S&P Global Ratings
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This week we learn what’s new in our annual surveys of the 15 largest city pensions and the 50 state OPEBs. Join the conversation with S&P analysts Scott Nees, Jillian Legnos, and Todd Kanaster. Lisa Schroeer and Tiffany Tribbitt host.Από τον S&P Global Ratings
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This week’s extra credit takes a look at the economy and how recent trends could impact our muni market. Hear from Beth Ann Bovino our U.S. Chief Economist and Jane Ridley our Local Government Sector Lead. Hosted by Lisa Schroeer.
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This week Peter Murphy and Lisa Schroeer talk with Bobbi Gajwani, Ken Gacka and Blake Yocom covering Provident Oklahoma Cross Village Project CommonSpirit Health, and Bridgeview, Ill. Multiple credits and multiple notches. Tune in to find out why.
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This week hear Joe Pezzimenti, Victor Medeiros give an update on New Orleans airport and Hartford Connecticut with Lisa Schroeer and guest host Bobbi Gajwani.
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S&P analysts Anne Cosgrove, Jillian Legnos, Todd Kanaster, and Tiffany Tribbitt join Lisa to discuss the changing landscape of pension risk in the not for profit healthcare sector and how post-retirement healthcare benefits affect state budgets.
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This week Lisa Schroeer talks with analysts Kimberly Barrett and Moreen Skyers-Gibbs on rating trends and strengths and challenges for local governments and schools in Florida and Pennsylvania.
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Higher Education analysts Gauri Gupta Jones, Phillip Pena, and Amber Schafer join Lisa for a deep dive into the sector looking at the ten year history and current trends with credit factors across public and not-for-profit higher education entities.
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Hear what the future holds for our economic growth. Hear about tariff impacts; housing starts and stops; and what pressures and opportunities to expect. With Lisa Schroeer, Jane Ridley and Adriana Artola.
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Listen to a myriad of analysts from charters to transit talk about rating actions that you should know about. You will hear about a first-of-its-kind pool transaction featuring charter school loans, recent actions related to wildfire risk within public power, and The Miami-Dade Expressway. All of this, on this week’s Extra Credit with Lisa Schroeer…
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Listen to clips from host Lisa Schroeer’s 2018 favorite shows. Return for new programing next episode.
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Lisa Schroeer talks with Texas experts Andy Hobbs, Josh Travis and Oscar Padilla. Hear about recent legislation and the impact on locals and school districts, and get a state overview.
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Hear Lisa Schroeer discuss cyber security and opportunity zones with Tiffany Tribbitt and Kristin Button. Hear it all, on this week’s Extra Credit!
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This week hear Lisa Schroeer talk with state analyst experts David Hitchcock and Sussan Corson about how “U.S. States Take Advantage Of A Prolonged Economic Expansion”.
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Lisa Schroeer talks with Robin Prunty about our market communication and what to expect going forward. The conversation continues with Eden Perry and Oscar Padilla about our State sector (with a side of criteria).
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This week they talk about asset transfers and other post-employment benefit obligation bonds (OOBs). Carol Spain will discuss recent trends in these areas with respect to Illinois.
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Listen to Lisa Schroeer and visiting co-host Tiffany Tribbitt cover this action packed podcast covering the New York State Budget and its potential impact on local governments, as well as our view on congestion pricing. Analysts Tim Little, Paul Dyson, and Nora Wittstruck provide their insights.
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Extra Credit: U.S. Public Finance Focus On ESG, Utility Rate Affordability, And The Green Bond 2019 Outlook
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This week you can hear Kaiti Vartholomaios talk about our recent publication that highlights rating actions over the past two years and the role ESG factors played. Erin Boeke Burke discusses her findings on water and sewer rate affordability and Andrew Bredeson joins the conversation to help cover the 2019 Green Bond outlook.…
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Why does the charter school sector tend to have lower ratings than other sectors within USPF? Listen to Lisa Schroeer talk with Jessica Wood, Kaiti Wang and Luke Gildner about charter schools. We cover the sector broadly and then dive deeper into Colorado and California charter schools. We highlight trends, differences and similarities.…
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Lisa Schroeer talks 2019 outlooks for our USPF Higher Education and Health Care Sectors with Martin Arrick and Jessica Goldman. Topics include the potential impacts from slower economic growth and disrupters. Hear how management may be the key to keeping credit quality healthy and ahead of the class.…
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In this week’s Extra Credit, we give our 2019 outlook for pensions and other post-employment benefits in 2019. Hear what our analysts think will be the risks and opportunities in the upcoming year. Sussan Corson, Todd Tauzer, Todd Kanaster and Lisa Schroeer discuss the issues.
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This week Lisa Schroeer talks with sector leaders David Bodek, Ted Chapman, and Kurt Forsgren about the 2019 outlooks for our public power, water/sewer and transportation groups. Amongst other topics, hear how our view of the anticipated slower growth in 2019 will affect each sector slightly differently. Risks and Opportunities are also discussed.…
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For our first 2019 podcast, we introduce Eden Perry as the new head of U.S. Public Finance and discuss our view on state and local government risks and opportunities for the upcoming year.
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This week host Lisa Schroeer talks with Russell Bryce and David Veno to cover the municipal bond market. You’ll hear highlights on proposed criteria changes along with any anticipated ratings impact and a run-down of the current state of the municipal bond insurance market, including potential areas for growth.…
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In this week’s Extra Credit, Lisa Schroeer takes a walk down memory lane with excerpts from podcasts past. From analytic topics to sign-off favorites, she covers some of the past year’s highlights.
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This week on Extra Credit Lisa Schroeer talks with lead analysts Rahul Jain and Carol Spain about big city updates with NYC and Chicago. Then we discuss Chicago STSC and Build Illinois’ bonds recent rating actions.
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In this week’s Extra Credit, S&P Global Rating’s U.S. Public Finance Podcast, Lisa Schroeer sits down with Not-For-Profit Health Care industry expert Martin Arrick and Higher Ed’s veteran analyst Ken Rodgers to learn about mergers and acquisitions. What are we seeing in these sectors and are there any lessons we can learn?…
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This week on Extra Credit, S&P Global Ratings’ U.S. Public Finance Podcast, Gabe Petek dives deep on the potential impact to states of a cycle turn, noting they may be tested in unprecedented ways. Lisa Schroeer takes a turn at the mic highlighting and explaining how S&P Global Ratings incorporates ESG factors into its Public Finance ratings.…
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This week we have our second Todd Talks, where Lisa Schroeer talks with USPF pension analysis leaders Sussan Corson, Todd Kanaster, and Todd Tauzer about plan funding methods, discount rates and how they drive pension cost trends amongst the largest cities.
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Listen to Lisa Schroeer discuss different ways to look at the credit impacts of school affordability and school funding with John Anglim in Asset Back Securities covering the affordability of student loans, Shivani Singh talking about potential credit impacts of state funded community college, and Daniela Brandazza discussing higher education fundi…
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