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• Municipality Legacy Costs

  Published on March 13, 2013
  

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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.

• What does a drain commissioner do?

  Published on October 21, 2016
  Make sure you know the job you’re voting for on Election Day.

• Making the most of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in your community

  Published on December 31, 2013
  A quality municipal GIS system provides substantial benefits to a community beyond parcel mapping. GIS can provide comprehensive services to a variety of departments, dramatically increasing efficiency and reducing costs.

• The General Property Tax Act

  Published on March 9, 2018
  How your property is valued and taxed is due to an amended process that has some procedures over 100 years old.

• Is your master plan ready for the 21st century?

  Published on March 9, 2018
  Planning for current and future land use is a vital step in the process of developing local communities.

• What is your net worth?

  Published on December 9, 2013
  Net worth is equal to the assets minus the liabilities for family financial health.

• New Commissioner Schools - 2018

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

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  County government administrative structure, history -- Part 1

  Published on December 23, 2014
  Michigan county government was organized around the idea that popularly elected laypeople were the best form of local government. Later, needs started to shift toward a more central and professional public administration model.

• Ballot Proposal 4: Provide collective bargaining for in-home care workers

  Published on October 30, 2012
  Proposal 2012-04 would amend the Michigan Constitution to establish the Michigan Quality Home Care Council and guarantee collective bargaining rights for in-home care workers.

• Legacy costs tough for Michigan local governments: Part one – Introduction to legacy costs

  Published on October 10, 2016
  Commitments to pensions and other post-employment benefits (OPEBs) have created financial problems for local governments trying to balance budgets with stagnant or falling revenues and rising costs.

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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Municipal Bankruptcy

  Published on January 30, 2013
  

• F65 Fiscal Data Portal

  Published on April 9, 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
  

• County Revenue Options

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