This publication provides elected officials with an introduction to the principles and practices of issuing debt. Updates to this edition include the discussion of federal disclosure requirements, the use of derivatives, and competitive versus negotiated bond issuance. The book describes each step of the debt issuance process: the development of financing plans and debt policies before bonds are issued, the sales process, and outstanding debt management.
By J.B. Kurish and... Details
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Second Edition
The Government Finance Officers Association launched its most popular publications series 24 years ago when it issued An Elected Official's Guide to Government Finance. This second edition provides an overview of key financial management issues by topic, and includes references to new and updated GFOA policies and recommended practices. This book is divided into six general finance categories: Financial Policies,... Details
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Provides elected officials and others interested in the operations of public pension plans with an easy-to read primer on these plans, their benefits, investments and overall operations.
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Revenue forecasting plays an important role in the budgeting and financial planning processes of state and local governments. Since a budget is only as good as the assumptions and methods on which it is based, an accurate revenue forecast is necessary.
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What new risks does the public sector face? What are some differences between regular insurance, self insurance, and risk pools? These and other questions are answered in this new guide that introduces government leaders to risk management fundamentals.
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New
Shared services can be used as a tool to provide more efficient government services at a time when most government budgets are extended. Its proven strategy makes it an attractive alternative to privatization or service cuts. This guide serves as a practical instruction manual by defining shared services; presenting possible types of intergovernmental shared services agreements; discussing the advantages and potential barriers to service sharing;... Details
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Second Edition
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has published a revised second edition of its popular book An Elected Official's Guide: Investing to help public sector investors keep pace with the many regulatory, technological, and other changes they have faced in the last decade. Using the series' proven question-and-answer format, this guide covers key aspects of developing an investment policy, relationships with banks and... Details
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Create financial sustainability for your community with An Elected Official's Guide: Long-Term Financial Planning for Local Government. Learn the fundamentals of financial planning, from what constitutes a plan to how to establish one that will benefit your community's future. Sections covered include An Introduction to Long-Term Financial Planning; Long-Term Financial Planning and Organizational Roles; Implementing Long-Term Financial Planning; Cornerstones to Financial... Details
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NEW! An Elected Official's Guide: Managing Your Community's Assets - Capital Planning & Debt E-Book
Building the future of a community requires careful planning. With billions of debt issued annually by local governments to fund the country's roads, rails, and transit systems, understanding the money behind the project is vital to planning a thriving community.
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NEW! An Elected Official's Guide: Managing Your Community's Assets - Capital Planning & Debt Set
Inclludes paperbound and e-book versions.
Building the future of a community requires careful planning. With billions of debt issued annually by local governments to fund the country's roads, rails, and transit systems, understanding the money behind the project is vital to planning a thriving community.
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NEW! An Elected Official's Guide: Managing Your Community's Assets - Capital Planning & Debt
Building the future of a community requires careful planning. With billions of debt issued annually by local governments to fund the country's roads, rails, and transit systems, understanding the money behind the project is vital to planning a thriving community.
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NEW! An Elected Official's Guide: Understanding the Fiscal Health of Your Community
Prepared leaders make effective policy. Elected officials who understand the language and
concepts of public finance can better assess the fiscal health of their communities.
Providing a high standard of living for a locality
requires effective leadership. Those voted into
public office can feel abruptly bombarded with
reports and analysis spanning several... Details
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NEW! An Elected Official's Guide: Understanding the Fiscal Health of Your Community E-Book
Prepared leaders make effective policy. Elected officials who understand the language and
concepts of public finance can better assess the fiscal health of their communities.
Providing a high standard of living for a locality
requires effective leadership. Those voted into
public office can feel abruptly bombarded with
reports and analysis spanning several... Details
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NEW! An Elected Official's Guide: Understanding the Fiscal Health of Your Community Set
Includes paperbound and e-book versions.
Prepared leaders make effective policy. Elected officials who understand the language and concepts of public finance can better assess the fiscal health of their communities.
Providing a high standard of living for a locality
requires effective leadership. Those voted into
public office can feel abruptly bombarded... Details
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Members: $20 / Nonmembers: $30New!
An Elected Official’s Guide to Fiscal First Aid and
Financial Recovery
An Elected Official’s Guide to Fiscal First Aid and
Financial Recovery aims to help public officials navigate
through these challenging economic times. The booklet
covers three basic stages of financial recovery:
- Bridging - getting through the immediate crisis
and... Details
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"Transform Your Approach to Financial Management"
Faced with downward pressures on tax revenues, increasing expenditures, shifting demographics, as well as host of other complex challenges, local governments need a new approach to planning. Readers of Financing the Future will discover key features of a successful long-term financial plan; phases pivotal to plan implementation; and how to involve elected officials, staff, and citizens to create a plan that gets results ... Details
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Second Edition
Government investors depend on broker-dealers for a number of services. How has technology transformed the broker-dealer industry and the services that broker-dealers offer? How has industry regulation evolved? What does this mean for conducting due diligence on broker-dealers and how the industry is monitored?
Learn answers to these questions and more in the Government Finance Officers Association's (GFOA) An... Details
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