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• Municipal Bankruptcy

  Published on January 30, 2013
  

• Detroit Consent Agreement and Emergency Manager Laws

  Published on August 20, 2012
  

• Addressing School District Fiscal Stress in Michigan

  Published on January 21, 2015
  

• F65 Fiscal Data Portal

  Published on April 9, 2013
  

• 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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  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.

• Municipality Legacy Costs

  Published on March 13, 2013
  

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

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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?

• County treasurer, keeper of the money and much more

  Published on September 7, 2016
  The Guide to Michigan County Government is a source of detailed information regarding the structure, function, and services provided by Michigan counties.

• Part 1: Options for local government service delivery

  Published on March 9, 2018
  Alternative tools and service delivery options.

• Learn from the best: Millionaires habits

  Published on April 1, 2015
  What do millionaires have in common? Learn from the best by trying out these tips for financial success.

• New Commissioner Schools - 2018

  Published on November 15, 2018
  Celebrating 50 years of New County Commissioner education with a new format. Register now.

• The importance of your Zoning Board of Appeals

  Published on November 15, 2012
  Maintaining a properly organized and functioning Zoning Board of Appeals is critical to ensure the integrity of the board’s decisions and to avoid potentially serious and costly legal issues.

• Impacts made in Clare County through Michigan State University Extension

  Published on June 15, 2018
  Across the state, Michigan State University Extension is helping youth, adults and communities grow and prosper. Let’s explore some highlights of how MSU Extension programs impacted Clare County in 2017.

• Neutral Evaluation Process available to fiscally-stressed communities

  Published on September 27, 2013
  The Neutral Evaluation Process is one of the four options available under P. A. 436 to help communities work through their financial emergency.

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  Manage your finances monthly

  Published on July 20, 2015
  Carving out some time to manage your money can cut out the financial fear.