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Ranking the largest retiree health care unfunded liabilities in Michigan
Published on January 26, 2016
The top 20 unfunded liabilities across cities, villages and townships in Michigan. -
Helping cities become fiscally fit
Published on January 11, 2016
Michigan State University Extension launches Center for Local Government Finance and Policy to work with communities to improve fiscal health. -
MSU Extension paper outlines early warning system for schools facing financial stress
Published on January 21, 2015
Paper argues that Michigan should build fiscal scorecards for school districts using a number of readily available economic and environmental indicators. -
Michigan County government revenues and spending since the Great Recession
Published on February 14, 2014
In response to financial challenges, county governments have adjusted spending and tried to maintain both critical public services and a reasonable level of reserves. -
Michigan city government revenues and spending since the Great Recession
Published on January 27, 2014
Michigan City governments have experienced significant revenue shortfalls since 2008. In response, they have cut spending in areas such as city council offices and other general government functions while sparing public safety from the harshest cuts. -
What is at stake for pensioners in municipal bankruptcy?
Published on November 17, 2013
As the Detroit bankruptcy proceeds, a critical question is how much is at stake and what do Detroit pensioners stand to lose in the process? -
New Extension report examines fiscal conditions in Lansing-East Lansing Metro region
Published on July 10, 2012
Region is compared to four similar regions in U.S. using a series of benchmarks. Results indicate high spending on public safety, low spending on infrastructure and significant fiscal challenges for Lansing.