GAO avoids layoffs but possibly at

the expense of furlough days. http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20111019/DEPARTMENTS05/110190302/1001

Tax, tax, tax say the various states

as indicated by quarter 3, so many new taxes implemented.   548 changes from the year's beginning through the quarter.   This article puts forth some of the cities with the highest tax rates. http://www.accountingtoday.com/news/State-Sales-Taxes-Rise-Thomson-Reuters-60534-1.html

GASB proposes resolution to conflicting guidance

due to recent pronouncements (GASB 54 and GASB 62) Comments are due in December  http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/Web/20114664.htm

Michigan moves new employees pensions to 401K

Is this a model for other states? http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-10-11/michigan-pension-changes-may-be-model-for-struggling-states.html

Satisfying state income tax debts through Treasury offset program

States are using the Treasury Offset Program to collect on income tax liabilities. The program allows states to intercept taxpayers’ federal tax refunds to satisfy state income tax debts, subject to certain restrictions  http://www.aicpa.org/publications/taxadviser/2011/october/pages/tpp_oct2011-story2.aspx

Older news

but novel, or is it a novel idea since it's not the first time to be discussed.  The idea: to tax toilet paper  by the roll   http://www.newsmax.com/US/Suttle-toiletpaper-tax-Omaha/2011/03/25/id/390738

List of revoked exempt organizations

Quite a long list indeed. Broken down by state.http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=240099,00.html