Management Policies in Local Government Finance

Management Policies in Local Government Finance
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Publisher : International City/County Management Association(ICMA)
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0873267656
ISBN-13 : 9780873267656
Rating : 4/5 (56 Downloads)

Synopsis Management Policies in Local Government Finance by : John R. Bartle

At a time when the slow pace of economic recovery and continuing reductions in state and federal assistance underscore our need for strong leadership in financial management, this volume offers a deeper understanding of financial theory and practice for its own sake.

The Municipal Financial Crisis

The Municipal Financial Crisis
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 175
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ISBN-10 : 9783030878368
ISBN-13 : 3030878368
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis The Municipal Financial Crisis by : Mark Moses

City governments are going bankrupt. Even the ones that aren’t are often stuck in financial chaos. It is easy to blame pensions, poor leadership, or a bad economy. But the problems go much deeper. With decades of experience in local government, author Mark Moses showcases the inside world of the city decision-making process that has spawned these crises. It becomes clear: City governments are maxing out their budgets because they are trying to maximize services. This book, likely the most ambitious attempt by someone who has worked in government to radically examine the delivery of municipal services since 'Reinventing Government' was published more than 25 years ago, explores why city governments pursue an open-ended mission and why bailouts and trendy budgeting processes will be, at best, only temporary solutions. Of interest to current and future city council members, regional and state government officials, those covering city government, financial analysts, city management, and individuals and organizations interested in influencing city policy, this book argues that cities won’t thrive until city hall is disrupted.

Oregon Blue Book

Oregon Blue Book
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 232
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ISBN-10 : MINN:31951D02887045M
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (5M Downloads)

Synopsis Oregon Blue Book by : Oregon. Office of the Secretary of State

County and City Data Book

County and City Data Book
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 1112
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ISBN-10 : MINN:31951D010928540
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

Synopsis County and City Data Book by :

Local Public Finance

Local Public Finance
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 354
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ISBN-10 : 9783030674663
ISBN-13 : 3030674665
Rating : 4/5 (63 Downloads)

Synopsis Local Public Finance by : René Geissler

This book is based upon a comparative public administration research project, initiated by the Hertie School of Governance (Germany) and the Bertelsmann Foundation (Germany) and supported by a network of researchers from many EU countries. It analyzes both the regimes and the practices of local fiscal regulation in 21 European countries. The book brings together key findings of this research project. The regulatory discussion is not limited to the prominent issue of fiscal rules but focuses on every component of regulation. Beyond this, the book covers affiliated topics such as the impact of regulation for local governments, evolution of regulation, administrative costs and crisis prevention. The various book chapters throughout provide a broad picture of local public finance regulation in theory and in practice, using different theoretical and national lenses for the analysis. Furthermore, the authors investigate the effects of budgetary constraints and higher-level regulatory efforts on local governments and on democracy and public services in every European country. This book fills a gap with respect to the lack of discussion on local government finance from an international, comparative perspective and, in particular, the regulation of local public finance. With its mix of authors, this book will be useful for practitioners as well as for scholars and for theory-driven research.

Local Government Budget Stabilization

Local Government Budget Stabilization
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 209
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ISBN-10 : 9783319151861
ISBN-13 : 331915186X
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Synopsis Local Government Budget Stabilization by : Yilin Hou

This book is the first comprehensive, full-scale treatment of the politics, law, and economics with regard to the policies and policy instruments for budget stabilization at the local level. It examines budget stabilization in the United States from the 1910s to 2010 (from adoption of public budgeting in this country through the Great Recession). In addition, it provides details on the methods and results of empirical tests of the effects of budget stabilization instruments on government operations, key/basic services provision, and some other aspects of social and economic life at the local level, including full-purpose governments (county, metro city, municipality, township, and village) as well as special (single-) purpose governments (like school districts and transportation districts). This book dissects an important and pressing issue in public financial administration, analyzes a lesson that has been in the learning process, especially in the United States, and identifies theoretical threads for scholarly refinement, which will be put into specific contexts of policy design and implementation. This book will be of interest to scholars in political science, economics, public choice and in public administration, where it will also appeal to policy-makers.

Fiscal Health for Local Governments

Fiscal Health for Local Governments
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Publisher : Elsevier
Total Pages : 288
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ISBN-10 : 9780080472782
ISBN-13 : 0080472788
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Synopsis Fiscal Health for Local Governments by : Beth Walter Honadle

Fiscal Health for Local Governments offers a how-to approach to identifying and solving financial problems. Its principal selling point lies in its assumptions: instead of using the vocabulary and research agendas of economist, finance scholars, and political scientists, it will appeal to readers who lack sophisticated knowledge in these areas and nevertheless need practical advice. The book stems from the Fiscal Health Education Program, an applied economics program at the University of Minnesota. It uses three measures of fiscal health — financial condition, trend analysis, and financial trend monitoring system — as the basis for advocating particular fiscal strategies. The book examines the tools that can be used to assess the condition of a local government's fiscal health and some of the policy causes or remedies for certain situations, as well as some of the strategies governments can pursue to maintain and improve health. It will serve as a primer for readers interested in understanding financial processes and alternatives, and as a practical guide for those who need access to fiscal measurement tools. How-to approach will appeal to readers who lack sophisticated knowledge Contains discussion questions and anonymous case studies of actual cities and municipalities Presents practical methods for identifying and solving common fiscal problems

Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government

Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government
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Publisher : Lulu.com
Total Pages : 88
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ISBN-10 : 9780359541829
ISBN-13 : 0359541828
Rating : 4/5 (29 Downloads)

Synopsis Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government by : United States Government Accountability Office

Policymakers and program managers are continually seeking ways to improve accountability in achieving an entity's mission. A key factor in improving accountability in achieving an entity's mission is to implement an effective internal control system. An effective internal control system helps an entity adapt to shifting environments, evolving demands, changing risks, and new priorities. As programs change and entities strive to improve operational processes and implement new technology, management continually evaluates its internal control system so that it is effective and updated when necessary. Section 3512 (c) and (d) of Title 31 of the United States Code (commonly known as the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA)) requires the Comptroller General to issue standards for internal control in the federal government.