Guide to Michigan County Government 5th Edition
August 1, 2019
Revised and updated by public policy experts with Michigan State University Extension
August 1, 2019
Revised and updated by public policy experts with Michigan State University Extension
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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.
Published on May 16, 2017
Deputy State Treasurer Eric Scorsone discusses efforts to reform Michigan's local government finance system.
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.
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.
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.
Published on March 21, 2017
Impact of Headlee Millage Rollback, MI Counties, 2015/16
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.
Published on December 12, 2016
While not a cure for fiscal stress, Chapter 9 is a tool that a municipality may use to reset its financial course when all other methods fail. This paper identifies several lessons learned through a simulation exercise using live case data.
Published on December 1, 2016
Michigan counties have very limited revenue options other than the property tax. Additional revenue options provided to counties include general sales tax, motor fuel tax, alcohol, and tobacco tax.
Published on January 26, 2016
An update to the 2013 Report: Funding the Legacy -- The Cost of Municipal Workers' Retirement Benefits to Michigan Communities.