Management Policies in Local Government Finance
Management Policies in Local Government Finance

Author: John R. Bartle

Publisher: International City/County Management Association(ICMA)

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780873267656

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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.

Introduction to Local Government Finance
Introduction to Local Government Finance

Author: Kara A. Millonzi

Publisher: Unc School of Government

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781560119241

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Finance is a cornerstone of local government operations, cutting across multiple departments within a unit and defining the duties of many local government officials and employees. This book provides an overview of budgeting and financial management laws applicable to local governments and public authorities in North Carolina.

The Oxford Handbook of State and Local Government Finance
The Oxford Handbook of State and Local Government Finance

Author: Robert D. Ebel

Publisher: OUP USA

Published: 2012-03-21

Total Pages: 1057

ISBN-13: 9780199765362

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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 description of the discipline area, examines major developments in policy practices and research, and opines on future prospects.

Management Policies in Local Government Finance
Management Policies in Local Government Finance

Author: Jay Richard Aronson

Publisher: International City/County Management Association(ICMA)

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 636

ISBN-13:

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Written for all practitioners of local government finance, ICMA¿s Management Policies in Local Government Finance has long been considered the most comprehensive, most on-target text for local government managers, finance directors, and economic development planners and directors.Now in its fifth edition, this classic on financial management will help you: Develop new revenue sources Design a budget process that includes performance reporting Conduct strategic economic development Understand debt management and bond sales Use modern information systems to improve financial decisions Meet the day-to-day challenges of financial management, from procurement to labor negotiations. Completely new chapters in this revised edition address school finance, cost-benefit analysis, enterprise resource management systems, procurement, cash and investment management, and risk and insurance management. All chapters have been thoroughly updated to reflect changes in federal and state practice, new professional guidelines, and underlying changes in global and national economies.

Managing Local Government Services
Managing Local Government Services

Author: Carl W. Stenberg

Publisher: ICMA Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 470

ISBN-13: 0873267095

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Managing Local Government Services, 3rd ed. is a comprehensive text on the subject of local government services relevant to local governments of all sizes. This edition is refocused and updated to include the demographic, economic, technology and cultural trends that affect the management of service delivery. New chapters discuss the shift from ¿government¿ to ¿governance,¿ alternative methods of service delivery, community development, and the five management practices that are fast becoming the standard for professional local government management.Each chapter lays out the manager¿s responsibilities in each service area, and provides effective policies, practices, and procedures. Short case examples give you a practical look at the goals, challenges, and solutions in the manager¿s world.

Managing Local Government
Managing Local Government

Author: Richard D. Bingham

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 1991-06-18

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 1452252939

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This book provides a descriptive analysis of how public administrators manage municipal government. Using examples from the United States, it explores six dimensions of public administration: legal aspects of public management; human resources management; budgeting and public finance; the political dimension; intergovernmental relations and ethical considerations. As well as theory, the authors address such practical issues as economic development, housing, culture and recreation, public safety, transportation and waste disposal.