Guide to Local Government Finance in California

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Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1938166000
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1938166006
• Author: Michael Multari

The Guide to Local Government Finance in California provides a unique look at local government finance that covers not only the vital fundamentals like budgeting, accounting, and investing but also lesser known yet equally powerful forces that affect the ability of cities, counties, and special districts to deliver essential services.

Table contents:

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Overview: Local Governments in California and
What They Do

Chapter 3. Fund Accounting: Sorting Out the Money

Chapter 4. The General Fund: The Flexible Fund

Chapter 5. Special Revenue Funds: The Inflexible Funds

Chapter 6. Enterprise Funds: The Business-like Funds

Chapter 7. Budgets and Fiscal Policy: Allocating Resources
and Ensuring Financial Health

Chapter 8. Labor: Employing People

Chapter 9. Purchasing: Buying Things and Contracting
for Services

Chapter 10. Capital Improvements and Debt
Financing: Building Things

Chapter 11. Investiments: Managing the Public’s Portfolio

Chapter 12. Reporting: Accountability and Telling
the Financial Story

Chapter 13. Local Economic Development: Fostering
Business Vitality

Chapter 14. Real Estate Development Feasibility and the
City as Developer: Perspectives and Roles

Chapter 15. Fiscal Impact Analyses: Costs and Revenues
of New Development

Chapter 16. Looking Back: A Brief History of California
Local Government Finance

Chapter 17. Going Forward: Outlook and Reform

Title tag:

Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Local Government Finance in California
Navigating California’s Local Government Finance: Your Essential Guide
Mastering Financial Frameworks in California’s Local Governments