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Full-Text Articles in Public Administration
Justifying Study Abroad In Financially Difficult Times, Marty Ludlum, Randal Ice, Jessica Sheetz-Nguyen
Justifying Study Abroad In Financially Difficult Times, Marty Ludlum, Randal Ice, Jessica Sheetz-Nguyen
Administrative Issues Journal
In this paper, we will develop the justification for study abroad. We will discuss the current economic climate and its impact on budgets. Next, we will explain the many benefits of the study abroad programs. Then we will propose some less expensive alternatives to the traditional study abroad programs. We will conclude with expectations for the future.
Hot Topic: State-Shared Taxes And Appropriations (2012-2013) (Revised), Brad Harris
Hot Topic: State-Shared Taxes And Appropriations (2012-2013) (Revised), Brad Harris
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Based on economic projections for FY 2013, municipalities are expected to receive approximately $106.30 per capita for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012.
Hot Topic: State-Shared Taxes And Appropriations (2011-2012), Dick Phebus
Hot Topic: State-Shared Taxes And Appropriations (2011-2012), Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Based on economic projections for FY 2012, municipalities are expected to receive approximately $104.93 per capita for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011.
Hot Topic: State Shared Taxes And Appropriations (2010-2011), Dick Phebus
Hot Topic: State Shared Taxes And Appropriations (2010-2011), Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Based on economic projections for FY 2011, municipalities are expected to receive approximately $104.02 per capita for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010.
Hot Topic: State Shared Taxes And Appropriations (2009-2010), Dick Phebus
Hot Topic: State Shared Taxes And Appropriations (2009-2010), Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Based on economic projections for FY 2010, municipalities are expected to receive approximately $102.47 per capita for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009.
Hot Topic: State Shared Taxes And Appropriations (2008-2009), Dick Phebus
Hot Topic: State Shared Taxes And Appropriations (2008-2009), Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
Based on revenue projections for FY 2008-2009, cities are expected to receive approximately $112.46 per capita for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008.
Technical Bulletins: Unemployment Insurance: Premium Paying Vs. Reimbursement, David Angerer
Technical Bulletins: Unemployment Insurance: Premium Paying Vs. Reimbursement, David Angerer
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
Cities may designate themselves as either a "premium-paying" or a "reimbursement" employer; however, a municipality's choice has implications for its annual budget.
Technical Bulletins: Annual Reporting Requirements Of The State Division Of Local Finance, Al Major
Technical Bulletins: Annual Reporting Requirements Of The State Division Of Local Finance, Al Major
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
Cities that issue short-term debt (notes) must annually submit their budgets to the Division of Local Finance for approval before the budget becomes official.
Hot Topic: 2003-2004 State Revenue Estimates, Dick Phebus
Hot Topic: 2003-2004 State Revenue Estimates, Dick Phebus
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The Tennessee General Assembly adopted the state budget for fiscal year 2003-2004; adopting revenue and spending bills that call for no new tax increases, but state shared revenues going back to cities and counties were cut by an estimated $35.5 million.
Budget Manual: An Mtas Guide For Municipal Budget Development And Execution, Margaret Norris
Budget Manual: An Mtas Guide For Municipal Budget Development And Execution, Margaret Norris
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This manual gives a "big picture" look at budgets.
Technical Bulletins: Annual Reporting Requirements Of The State Division Of Local Finance, Al Major
Technical Bulletins: Annual Reporting Requirements Of The State Division Of Local Finance, Al Major
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
Cities that issue short-term debt (notes) must annually submit their budgets to the DLF for approval before the budget becomes official.
Hot Topic: Legislature Makes Significant Changes To Drug Fund, Rex Barton
Hot Topic: Legislature Makes Significant Changes To Drug Fund, Rex Barton
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
The Legislature recently made some significant modifications to state forfeiture laws and the expenditure of drug funds. Among the changes is a requirement that the local governing body approve a budget for the "drug fund." The new changes will become effective July 1, 1997.
Hot Topic: Laws Governing City Budgets Changed, Jim Leuty
Hot Topic: Laws Governing City Budgets Changed, Jim Leuty
MTAS Publications: Hot Topics
A city's ability to choose which budget law it follows was removed when the General Assembly passed Chapter 448, Public Acts of 1993, applying the general budget law to several additional cities. The general budget law, formally known as the Municipal Budget Law of 1982, is detailed in Tennessee Code Annotated ยง6-56-201 et seq.
Technical Bulletins: Improving Financial Responsibility Through Budget Amendment Control, Ken Joines
Technical Bulletins: Improving Financial Responsibility Through Budget Amendment Control, Ken Joines
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
This Technical Bulletin provides information intended to help city councils and their individual members be more financially responsible. Included is a sample ordinance that establishes a requirement that any additional expenditures resulting from an amendment to a city's budget must be accompanied by a resolution identifying a corresponding increase in income and/or expenditure reduction.
Municipal Budget Workshop, Mtas, The University Of Tennesse Center For Government Training
Municipal Budget Workshop, Mtas, The University Of Tennesse Center For Government Training
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This manual provides an up-to-date look at the art of local government budgeting. In spite of the variety of local governments in Tennessee, general descriptions can be offered and analytical patterns discussed. The following topics are covered: why do we budget; the budget cycle; the budget process, including the interaction of the many role players in the process; the many purposes of budgeting; and resource constraints.
Technical Bulletins: Improving Financial Responsibility Through Budget Amendment Control, Ken Joines, Tom Brant
Technical Bulletins: Improving Financial Responsibility Through Budget Amendment Control, Ken Joines, Tom Brant
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
This Technical Bulletin provides information intended to help city councils and their individual members be more financially responsible. Included is a sample ordinance that establishes a requirement that any additional expenditures resulting from an amendment to a city's budget must be accompanied by a resolution identifying a corresponding increase in income and/or expenditure reduction.
Technical Bulletins: 1987-88 State Revenue Estimates, Federal Revenue Sharing & Local Sales Tax Outlook, Ken Joines, Jim Leuty
Technical Bulletins: 1987-88 State Revenue Estimates, Federal Revenue Sharing & Local Sales Tax Outlook, Ken Joines, Jim Leuty
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
This Technical Bulletin provides the amount of state shared taxes that Tennessee cities were expected to receive for the fiscal year 1987-88. At the time this bulletin was published, the State General Assembly had not yet adjourned and the state budget had not been passed. Therefore, the per capita amounts presented in the bulletin were estimates only and subject to change.
Technical Bulletins: Improving Financial Responsibility Through Budget Amendment Control, Ken Joines, Tom Brant
Technical Bulletins: Improving Financial Responsibility Through Budget Amendment Control, Ken Joines, Tom Brant
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
This Technical Bulletin provides information intended to help city councils and their individual members be more financially responsible. Included is a sample ordinance that establishes a requirement that any additional expenditures resulting from an amendment to a city's budget must be accompanied by a resolution identifying a corresponding increase in income and/or expenditure reduction.
Technical Bulletins: Estimates Of 1985-86 Intergovernmental Revenues For Cities, Ken Joines, Jim Leuty
Technical Bulletins: Estimates Of 1985-86 Intergovernmental Revenues For Cities, Ken Joines, Jim Leuty
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
A summary of what cities could expect to receive from intergovernmental revenues for the 1985-86 fiscal year.
Technical Bulletins: How To Survive Another Budget, Robert W. Freson
Technical Bulletins: How To Survive Another Budget, Robert W. Freson
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
This Technical Bulletin describes various approaches - including strategic planning, privatization, and reducing costs - that cities can take to stretch available financial resources to meet the needs of their community.
Budget Manual For Tennessee Cities (1984), Michael Tallent, Robert W. Freson
Budget Manual For Tennessee Cities (1984), Michael Tallent, Robert W. Freson
MTAS Publications: Full Publications
This document was designed to assist in the preparation of the typical municipal budget and to provide a basic guideline for the municipal official in budget development.
Technical Bulletins: Meeting The End-Of-Fiscal-Year Budget Crunch, E. W. Meisenhelder
Technical Bulletins: Meeting The End-Of-Fiscal-Year Budget Crunch, E. W. Meisenhelder
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
This Technical Bulletin discusses three techniques that could be used to mitigate some of the adverse effects of economic recession on municipal budgets.
Technical Bulletins: Suggested Budget Calendar For Small/Medium-Sized Cities, William R. Bailey
Technical Bulletins: Suggested Budget Calendar For Small/Medium-Sized Cities, William R. Bailey
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
This Technical Bulletin provides guidelines for what kind of budgetary schedule a small or medium-sized city might follow.
Technical Bulletins: Estimates Of State-Shared Taxes, 1975-1976 Fiscal Year, Mtas
Technical Bulletins: Estimates Of State-Shared Taxes, 1975-1976 Fiscal Year, Mtas
MTAS Publications: Technical Bulletins
To aid cities in preparing budget figures, MTAS Finance and Accounting Consultant Ken Joines compiled these estimates of state-shared taxes to be distributed to cities during the 1975-1976 fiscal year.