Resources
Guide to Michigan County Government 5th Edition
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Municipal Fiscal Distress – Financial Condition Analysis, Early Warning Systems, Municipal Bankruptcy
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Revenue – State Revenue Sharing, Proposal A & Headlee, Michigan State Budget
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Service Solvency - Legacy Costs, Infrastructure, Public Safety
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Local Government Policy
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City of Detroit: FY 2013 Budget
Published on June 12, 2012
This FAQ explores issues related to the City of Detroit's Fiscal Year 2013 budget, including those issues that directly affect residents and taxpayers. -
A Proposed City of Detroit Consent Agreement and Public Act 4 of 2011
Published on May 19, 2012
This FAQ was developed before the official Detroit Consent Agreement was drafted. It deals with legality issues surrounding Public Act 4, which gave the state authority to conduct a financial review of the City of Detroit's finances. -
City of Detroit Financial Stability Agreement
Published on May 19, 2012
This FAQ outlines the Detroit Consent Agreement including what a consent agreement is, Public Act 4, the Financial Advisory Board, the revenue conference, and compares Detroit’s with New York City and Philadelphia. -
The Lansing-East Lansing Metro Region Fiscal Scorecard
Published on May 9, 2012
This report analyzes the efficiency of the local governments in the Lansing-East Lansing metro region by comparing them to the governments in other similar metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) throughout the United States. -
Chapter 9: Municipal Bankruptcy
Published on May 9, 2012
Introduction to Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcy, including eligibility, requirements, creditor negotiation tests, the plan of adjustment, Chapter 9 vs. Chapter 11 and the advantages and disadvantages of filing for Chapter 9. -
Social Infrastructure and Public Spaces
This article makes an argument for the study of social infrastructure. Research that has grappled with the value and critical contribution of places like libraries, parks, sports facilities, schools, and community centers play in making a good city.
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Proposal A and Headlee Rollback Talking Points
Proposal A and the Headlee Rollback provisions explained. These talking points highlight issues of concern with each provision and offers solutions for consideration.
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Are We Building Back Better?
“Are we building back better?” the answer is: not yet. Early findings suggest that global green spending is incommensurate with the scale of ongoing environmental crises and that associated economic and social gains are not being fully captured.
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Analysis of the American Rescue Plan: Infrastructure
The Council of State Governments analyzed the infrastructure funding available in the American Rescue Plan to create this resource. For this analysis, "infrastructure funding" includes transportation, water, sewer, and broadband systems.