U.S. Fiscal Risk Digest

The nonprofit Equable Institute estimates state and local pension funds held at least $578.1 billion in AI-related companies as of June 30, 2026, with...

The clearest sign ALM shapes business decisions is owning funds transfer pricing. When FTP is set centrally and business lines can see how it is...

Both boards reviewed a Gallagher actuarial report on November 5. Key points for any COLA discussion:

• Potential COLAs require financial benchmarks...

The University of Maine is offering a voluntary retirement incentive to 158 faculty members, out of around 600 at its Orono and Machias campuses, with...

The World Bank says developing countries' external debt grew in 2025 at its fastest pace since the pandemic, reaching a record $9.4 trillion.

Per the...

The article argues the September selloff created one of the most compelling entry points in years, with yields now above 20-year averages. Its...

The $40.55 trillion total is in Treasury data, but the page doesn't show a financing crisis.

• Record claim is shaky: The page calls the total a...

Pennsylvania's Auditor General says $427,788,682 went to 1,441 municipalities and regional departments to help meet retirement obligations to former...

The New York Fed has been discussing central clearing of its standing repo operations, and dealers say they would be more likely to use them if they...

Minneapolis faces a $60 million gap, and residents at the second listening session pushed back on possible cuts, funding requests and job concerns.

-...

Dallas ISD's budget shortfall has ballooned to $128 million. Enrollment is 128,901, which is 3,099 below projections, a loss that added roughly $24.8...

The 2021 infrastructure law's $326 billion for roads and bridges has expired, and Congress is now weighing its successor. Key stakes for state...

Oregon's $3.14 billion rainy day fund could cover 62.4 days of operations, about 14.5 days more than the 50-state average.

But the cushion is...

Home ReSource, a Missoula materials reuse nonprofit, nearly shelved its solar project after coming up $8,000 short. Climate Smart Missoula's Climate...

Treasury single-week auctions reportedly hit a record $839 billion, but the excerpt doesn't break down what was issued or how it compares with routine...

Employees say they were disappointed but not surprised by the closure, the second in under two years. They reported late paychecks for months, and...

The Milwaukee County Board approved its amended $1.5 billion 2027 budget by a 17-1 vote, though the $4.6 million shortfall came from an error in an...

Most Tricare costs for military and retiree households rise 3% to 4% in 2027, while premium-based plans see steeper increases.

• Retired Reserve: the...

The new Senate leadership signals that public pension legislation could rank high on the next session's agenda. Membership and committee assignments...

A U-M and Pittsburgh analysis in The Lancet Regional Health-Americas separates consequences already documented from longer-term outcomes projected...