MSU Extension Center for Local Government Finance & Policy

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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  Reasons and Risks: Pension Obligation Bonding in Michigan

  Published on November 1, 2017
  This policy brief explores pension obligation bonding in the United States as well as in Michigan specifically.

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  Headlee and Proposal A Explained for Michigan Counties

  Published on November 1, 2017
  This report provides the Michigan Constitution language and stated purpose of the Headlee and Proposal A amendments. The 2016 revenue loss due to both provisions is presented for each county.

• Regulating Medical Marijuana Facilities: Current Issues Affecting Michigan Local Governments webinar

  Published on August 1, 2017
  MSU Extension educators detail issues involved in regulating medical marijuana facilities.

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  Service Solvency: Ability of Michigan Cities to Provide an Adequate Level of Public Services

  Published on June 19, 2017
  Using audit reports and F-65 reports from the Department of Treasury, this report identifies Michigan cities that may be service insolvent, or on the verge of being unable to provide fundamental services to their residents.

• Current Issues Affecting Michigan Local Governments: Local Government Finance Reform

  Published on May 16, 2017
  Deputy State Treasurer Eric Scorsone discusses efforts to reform Michigan's local government finance system.

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  A Review of Michigan's Local Financial Emergency Law

  Published on May 10, 2017
  The paper outlines the four versions of local emergency manager law, and discusses pros and cons of PA 436 of 2012. It outlines four major alternatives to the way Michigan addresses local financial emergencies.

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  County Revenue Sharing Program: A Proposal for a New Formula

  Published on May 8, 2017
  The proposed new county revenue sharing formula levels the playing field between low and high taxable value property counties, accounts for tax effort and adjusts payments annually for inflation.

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  Service Solvency: An Analysis of the Ability of Michigan Cities to Provide Adequate Public Service

  Published on May 1, 2017
  Michigan has more cities under state supervision than any other state, as many of our cities are suffering from fiscal stress.

• Impact of Headlee Millage Rollback, MI Counties, 2015/16

  Published on March 21, 2017
  Impact of Headlee Millage Rollback, MI Counties, 2015/16

• Current Issues Affecting Michigan Local Governments: Michigan Energy Policy Reforms

  Published on March 17, 2017
  This webinar features a presentation from Greg Moore on how energy reforms that Michigan adopted in December will impact local governments.