Local Government Publications

Search Audits for reports on municipalities and school districts dating back to 2014.

Local Government Management Guides > Budgeting, Purchasing, Reporting, Revenues/Cash Management

December 2009 –

Shared services can help municipalities increase effectiveness and efficiency in their operation. As municipal responsibilities become increasingly complex and demanding, municipalities should explore shared services and other cooperative opportunities as a way to reduce or avoid costs, improve service delivery, or maintain services.

Local Government Management Guides > Claims Auditing/Credit Cards, Payroll/Employee Benefits, Reporting

February 2008 –

This guide is designed to assist local governments and school districts contain certain personal service costs. It is broken down into the following sections: • Containing Health Insurance Costs • Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs • Managing Workers’ Compensation Costs • Overtime Planning and Management
The suggestions in this guide are ideas for you to consider and possibly utilize in the management of your operations and in the development of your annual budget. You will need to tailor these cost savings opportunities to fit the requirements and needs of your local government or school district.