This paper introduces the Institutional Fleet Volatility Framework (IFVF), a capital stabilization model designed to improve financial predictability in institutional fleet operations. The framework treats vehicles as managed capital assets…

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Every state maintains at least one budget reserve or “rainy day” fund designed to soften the impact of fiscal downturns and unexpected shortfalls. These funds vary widely, with some states…

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Nebraska’s 2022 Tax Burden Study explores how different tax changes ripple through the state’s economy, reshaping household income, business activity, and government revenue. Using a computable general equilibrium model, the…

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Indiana continually evaluates whether its tax incentives are truly driving the economic and social benefits they were created to achieve. This review highlights where programs like the Earned Income Tax…

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Federal agencies spend nearly half a trillion dollars each year on common products and services, yet much of that buying still happens in silos. GAO highlights how category management—using governmentwide…

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Public sector mandates are placing increasing emphasis on transparency, accountability, and measurable outcomes. To meet these expectations, agencies must move beyond basic modernization by tracking cloud costs, aligning IT performance…

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This research challenges the common view that low-income households always face higher inflation than wealthier ones. Using new income-stratified PCE price indices aligned with national accounts, the study finds that…

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The Congressional Budget Office’s 2025 Final Report highlights the scale of federal programs operating under expired or soon-to-expire authorizations. CBO identified 1,326 authorizations that expired before FY2025, with $500 billion…

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Airport service workers are the backbone of daily air travel, handling baggage, cleaning cabins, assisting passengers, and keeping terminals safe and functional. This GAO report looks at their contributions, showing…

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Federal IT spending exceeds $100 billion annually, yet many agencies still struggle to track and manage these investments effectively. This GAO report examines the stalled implementation of the Technology Business…

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This BEA working paper dives into the nuanced relationship between income inequality and household consumption across U.S. states. While high-income households have grown richer, their extra income hasn’t translated into…

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The FY 2026 Budget in Brief outlines strategic investments to strengthen U.S. national security, bolster public health, and advance innovation across sectors. Key funding priorities include climate resilience, modernizing infrastructure,…

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The FY 2026 Congressional Budget Justification for the Department of State outlines a sharp realignment of U.S. foreign policy and funding priorities. The proposal significantly reduces overall foreign assistance and…

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The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 1.3% in the first quarter of 2025, according to the second estimate from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This marks a…

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This executive order directs federal agencies to prioritize commercially available products and services over custom-developed, government-unique solutions to reduce waste and increase efficiency in procurement. Agencies are now required to…

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