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  A closer look at legacy costs and local actions in Michigan in the wake of PA 202

  Published on January 1, 2020
  Legacy costs have imposed challenges on local governments in Michigan. The lack of funding for retirement benefits, including pension and other postemployment benefits (OPEB) such as healthcare, affects the wellbeing of public employees.

• 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.

• County Revenue Options

  Published on December 1, 2016
  This paper outlines various revenue options for counties and what taxes and fees various states collect.

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  Beyond State Takeovers: Reconsidering the Role of State Government in Local Financial Distress ...

  Published on November 11, 2015
  This report’s practical recommendations are aimed at assisting the C.S. Mott Foundation, state and local officials, and Michigan residents in identifying a more effective policy and legal approach to local fiscal crises.

• Addressing School District Fiscal Stress in Michigan

  Published on January 21, 2015
  

• F65 Fiscal Data Portal

  Published on April 9, 2013
  

• Municipality Legacy Costs

  Published on March 13, 2013
  

• Municipal Bankruptcy

  Published on January 30, 2013
  

• Detroit Consent Agreement and Emergency Manager Laws

  Published on August 20, 2012
  

• Lansing-East Lansing Metro Region Fiscal Scorecard

  Published on July 9, 2012
  The Lansing-East Lansing metro region is home to 77 general-purpose local governments including cities, townships, villages and counties.

• Planning & Zoning Center at MSU

  Published on March 27, 2012
  The Planning & Zoning Center at MSU (PZC) is a multi-disciplinary team of professionals devoted to research, education and consultation on best practices for community planning and development.