Results

• 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.

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

  Published on March 21, 2017
  

• County Revenue Options

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

• 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.

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

  Published on October 1, 2019
  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.

• F65 Fiscal Data Portal

  Published on April 9, 2013
  

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  Local Governments in Michigan: Current Trends and Future Challenges

  Published on December 20, 2018
  The purpose of this brief is to provide a tour of the current financial and service landscape of local governments in Michigan and discuss state policies impacting local finance.

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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.

• Municipal Bankruptcy

  Published on January 30, 2013
  

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  Workforce and Labor Market Information Briefing for the New Governor

  Published on November 6, 2018
  This white paper, part of the Michigan at a Crossroads policy guide, puts Michigan's labor market in context, comparing current conditions to recent laws and pre-recessionary peaks.

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  A Review of Michigan's Local Financial Emergency Law

  Published on May 10, 2017
  This white paper details the Michigan emergency manager law, the experiences of local officials and outlines possible adjustments that could be made to the existing law.

• Addressing School District Fiscal Stress in Michigan

  Published on January 21, 2015
  

• Detroit Consent Agreement and Emergency Manager Laws

  Published on August 20, 2012
  

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  Guide to Michigan County Government 5th Edition (E3209)

  Revised and updated by public policy experts with Michigan State University Extension

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  Fire Fighters and Police Officers Retirement Act: What is Act 345 and what does it do?

  Published on May 23, 2017
  The Fire Fighters and Police Officers Retirement Act (Act 345 of 1937) allows for a retirement plan for police officers and firefighters and also authorizes a funding source. What is Act 345, what does it do, and why does it matter?

• 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.

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  Consequences of eliminating Michigan’s individual income tax

  Published on February 13, 2017
  An analysis of the possible impact of repealing the income tax and what we can learn from Kansas

• 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.

• Act 345: A viable tool for your community?

  Published on April 12, 2018
  Local Michigan governments can utilize this tool to help fund current services.