Author: Michael MultariPublisher:
ISBN: 9781938166174
Category : Local finance
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Guide to Local Government Finance in California
Author: Michael MultariPublisher:
ISBN: 9781938166174
Category : Local finance
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
The Municipal Financial Crisis
Author: Mark MosesPublisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030878368
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Book Description
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.
Handbook of Local Government Fiscal Health
Author: Helisse LevinePublisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
ISBN: 0763792306
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 574
Book Description
Fiscal health of local governments and municipalities has remained an important issue since the crises of the 1970s in places like New York, Philadelphia and Cleveland. More recently, the bankruptcy of Orange County California raised the possibility of a different type of financial failure than earlier ones. The beginning of the 21st century has witnessed two major economic bubbles including the dotcom and housing bubbles. These economic cycles combined with increasing health care, pension and other structural costs continue to challenge the fiscal viability of many jurisdictions. In particular, the economic and financial crisis of 2007-2008 is likely to result in potentially serious fiscal challenges for local jurisdictions.
The Budget in Brief
Author: Investing Public Funds
Author: Girard MillerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Finance, Public
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Local Budgeting
Author: Anwar ShahPublisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 0821369466
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
Local budgeting serves important functions that include setting priorities, planning, financial control over inputs, management of operations and accountability to citizens. These objectives give rise to technical and policy issues that require open discussion and debate. The format of the budget document can facilitate this debate. This book provides a comprehensive treatment of all aspects of local budgeting needed to develop sound fiscal administration at the local level. Topics covered include fiscal administration, forecasting, fiscal discipline, fiscal transparency, integrity of revenue administration, budget formats, and processes including performance budgeting, and capital budgeting.
The Small Business Advocate
Author: California Cities and the Local Sales Tax
Author: Paul George LewisPublisher: Public Policy Instit. of CA
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
Fiscal Health for Local Governments
Author: Beth Walter HonadlePublisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0080472788
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
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
Climate Adaptation Finance and Investment in California
Author: JESSE M. KEENANPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9780367606671
Category : Climatic changes
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The book will serve as a guide for local governments and private enterprises as they navigate the unchartered waters of investing in climate change adaptation and resilience. Not only does it identify potential funding sources but also presents a roadmap for asset management and public finance processes.