How much fraud actually occurs is debatable, but the benefits of eliminating it are clear. And many governments are taking steps to stop schemes, scams and public-sector swindles.

Roanoke, Va., and other cities are experimenting with new technologies that capture energy from footsteps, cars and more.

In this Public Finance column, John E. Petersen says that despite dire forecasts, states and localities paid their debts on time and in full.

Although she faced a lawsuit from Colorado’s Secretary of State, City and County Clerk and Recorder Debra Johnson stood by her decision to send ballots to inactive voters in November’s elections.