Northeast

New Hampshire government should pay off a $372,000 deficit in a capital fund used for paying bond interest and principal, New Hampshire Treasurer Catherine Provencher said.

The board of the Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island should formalize its policy regarding administrative expenses charged to the plans within the system, according to a report.

Jan Brodie will take over May 20 as executive director of Rhode Island's I-195 Redevelopment District Commission.

New York City Comptroller John Liu launched an online tool to give the public a chance to vote on city budget proposals.

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says industrial development agencies are more transparent but must do more.

The Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust announced the approval of more than $6 million in principal forgiveness grants on 20 water infrastructure loans.

Connecticut Treasurer Denise Nappier received a public service award from the Municipal Forum of New York at a ceremony that also honored Frank Chin of Citi, Mark Muller and Austin Koenen.

Ending contributions to union annuity funds and pegging health insurance reimbursement to the lowest-cost carrier could save New York City $460 million, the Independent Budget Office said.

Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced bills they say would enhance state oversight of municipal financing deals and prevent another Harrisburg-type fiasco.

The federal government will cover 90% of Long Beach, N.Y.'s Superstorm Sandy-related expenses, the city's manager said Tuesday.