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 Cl
This handbook evaluates the persistent problems in the fiscal systems of state and local governments and what can be done to solve them. Each chapter provides a
This book tells a fascinating story on municipal finances for local government practitioners with rich examples, global practices, and good and bad experiences
Local budgeting serves important functions that include setting priorities, planning, financial control over inputs, management of operations and accountability
Fiscal Health for Local Governments offers a how-to approach to identifying and solving financial problems. Its principal selling point lies in its assumptions: