In this issue, Bob Bland (University of North Texas) discusses that the manager is not only the point person on budget deliberations, but is also the primary communicator to the community on budget matters. In council-manager governments, the manager’s voice stands out from all others for its authoritativeness and credibility.

Local governments face serious fiscal challenges that will require hard choices, and not all budget options are appropriate for all communities.

In the spring of 2004, the Town of Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department was notified of a $4.5 million donation to be used at Ida Lee Park.

Mesa is a very large suburban community with a diverse population and economic base.

This research report presents findings from the Michigan Public Policy Survey, an ongoing survey research program targeted

Larry Burks offers lessons on using financial condition analysis to make financial decisions.

Building a Financially Resilient Government through Long-Term Financial Planning