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  • New online government transparency tool launches

    March 18, 2024

    Last week, Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson unveiled the Michigan Transparency Network (MiTN “Mitten”), the state’s new online personal financial disclosure system that requires elected officials, candidates, and their spouses to publicly report details of their finances for the first time.

  • Oakland County CFO named

    March 18, 2024

    Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter has appointed long-time municipal finance expert Brian J. Lefler, formerly managing director of Robert W. Baird & Co., as the county’s chief financial officer. Lefler began his new role March 4.
    “Brian has extensive experience working with non-profits, private developers, and state and local governments including Oakland County,” Coulter said. “That expertise will allow him to look beyond the mere day-to-day numbers of Oakland County’s budget and strategically plan for the priorities of the next decade.”

  • Biosolids Conference features wastewater management innovations in Oakland County

    March 18, 2024

    On March 6, Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash welcomed water professionals for guided tours at two of the county’s facilities as part of the Michigan Water Environment Association’s 2024 Biosolids Conference. The tours took place at the Pontiac Clinton River Water Resource Recovery Facility and the Commerce Township Wastewater Treatment Plant. Both facilities use innovative technologies and sustainable practices in biosolids management.

  • Connections Event connects suppliers with buyers in local governments, schools, universities, and businesses

    March 18, 2024

    Oakland County and Oakland Thrive are co-hosting an event that will expand the spectrum of suppliers who want to do business with government agencies, schools, universities, and local businesses.
    Diverse Connections will be an opportunity for suppliers to meet buyers from public organizations  The event will be held at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi from 8 a.m. – noon on March 20.

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