U.S. Disability Insurance Program running low

http://www.accountingtoday.com/news/government-news/disability-insurance-program-running-low-on-funds-71473-1.html The scheduled depletion date for Social Security’s Disability Insurance Trust Fund is only two years away, in late 2016, according to a new government report.

Rainy day funds

http://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/reports/2014/07/15/building-state-rainy-day-funds-policies-to-harness-revenue According to the Pew report, 12 States have placed requirements to increase reserves, depending on changes in revenues. But is it enough to weather possible downturns? See this report.

Which states have the highest student debt?

The following article includes some comparison of state data. http://247wallst.com/special-report/2014/07/02/ten-states-with-the-most-student-debt/

GAO identifies internal control issues with IRS

http://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs_watch/gao-sees-need-for-improvement-in-irss-internal-controls-71213-1.html The GAO report is located http://www.gao.gov/assets/670/664599.pdf