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MSU Extension paper outlines early warning system for schools facing financial stress
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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. -
Helping cities become fiscally fit
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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. -
Act 345: A viable tool for your community?
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Published on April 12, 2018
Local Michigan governments can utilize this tool to help fund current services. -
What is at stake for pensioners in municipal bankruptcy?
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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? -
Ranking the largest retiree health care unfunded liabilities in Michigan
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Published on January 26, 2016
The top 20 unfunded liabilities across cities, villages and townships in Michigan. -
Michigan County government revenues and spending since the Great Recession
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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
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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. -
MSU teams with state’s top universities to provide economic forecasting for city of Detroit
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Published on July 12, 2019
MSU Extension will work with University of Michigan, Wayne State to provide city of Detroit economic analysis and forecasting. -
Consequences of eliminating Michigan’s individual income tax
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Published on February 13, 2017
An analysis of the possible impact of repealing the income tax and what we can learn from Kansas -
Impact of Headlee Millage Rollback, MI Counties, 2015/16
Digital Document
Published on March 21, 2017
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Guide to Michigan County Government 5th Edition (E3209)
Digital Document
Revised and updated by public policy experts with Michigan State University Extension
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A Review of Michigan's Local Financial Emergency Law
Digital Document
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. -
New Extension report examines fiscal conditions in Lansing-East Lansing Metro region
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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. -
County Revenue Options
Digital Document
Published on December 1, 2016
This paper outlines various revenue options for counties and what taxes and fees various states collect. -
Fire Fighters and Police Officers Retirement Act: What is Act 345 and what does it do?
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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? -
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Beyond State Takeovers: Reconsidering the Role of State Government in Local Financial Distress ...
Digital Document
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.
