A unique look at local government finance that covers not only the vital fundamentals ? like budgeting, accounting, and investing ? but also lesser known yet equally powerful forces that affect the ability of cities, counties, and special districts to deliver essential services. Including: What are the best practices in budgeting? How do developers and cities size up the economics of potential projects? What are the pressures that often push government costs beyond the annual inflation rate? Why do labor force costs consume such a big piece of budget pie? What is the outlook for reform in California and what principles should guide reform?
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