The Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky has declined to undergo a management audit, despite Covington city officials suggesting it to address complaints from neighbors and former employees.
Tag: City Manager Ken Smith
How will Covington pay for its new city hall?
Covington is planning to finance a new city hall with general obligation bonds, which will be backed by the city itself, and is also restructuring its debt to increase cash flow in the face of a deficit caused by work-from-home arrangements.
Covington board approves budget early amidst general fund deficit
The Covington Board of Commissioners passed the budget for the next fiscal year ahead of schedule, while also setting fiscal priorities for the city, including separating the parking authority and its financial operations from the city government and completing the review and action on the Covington-Newport bike plan.
Covington lays out programs cut due to budget shortfall
The Covington City Commission discussed the programs and services the city would be unable to fund due to declining payroll tax revenue at their meeting on Tuesday, with the city having to redirect $16.7 million in ARPA funds to maintain basic services.

