Local Government Bankruptcy in California: Questions and Answers
Recently, three California municipalities filed for bankruptcy relief under Chapter 9 of the federal bankruptcy code: Stockton, San Bernardino, and Mammoth Lakes. These filings—occurring just months...
View ArticleMajor Milestones: Over Four Decades of the State-Local Fiscal Relationship
This is an updated version of a graphic depicting the major milestones in the state-local fiscal relationship over the past 40 years. The latest version has been updated to reflect recent elections,...
View ArticleInsufficient ERAF: Examining a Recent Issue in Local Government Finance
Over the last two years, an unanticipated funding shortfall in Amador and San Mateo Counties cut city and county reimbursements for two complex state-local financial transactions: the triple flip and...
View ArticleVoter-Approval Requirements for Local Taxes
Presented to Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee
View ArticleAnalysis of Newly Identified Mandates
Pursuant to Chapter 1124, Statutes of 2002 (AB 3000, Committee on Budget)
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