Resources 
Finance
Oversight and governance of financial affairs is among the most important of the responsibilities of municipal elected officials. Inadequate oversight can lead to abuses such as embezzlement, misuse of and/or misappropriation of funds and general loss of esteem for the municipality and its officials. Excessive control or oversight can render your city or village ineffective and incapable of delivering important services. This section provides information on the very complex and pervasive subject of municipal finance. However, it is essential that you turn to the local resources at your disposal. Your manager, finance officer, assessor, treasurer, accountant, municipal attorney and independent auditor will provide information unique to your community.
Finance Reform – Information/Resources
Municipal Revenues
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Act 51 Information/Resources
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Revenue Sharing Information/Resources
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Special Assessments and User Charges Information/Resources
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Taxation Information/Resources
Budgets/Budgeting – Information/Resources
Municipal Expenditures – Information/Resources
CVTRS
Purchasing
State of Michigan Department of Treasury resources for local governments
Federal government manual for local governments
Finance Reform
Municipal Revenues
Budgets/Budgeting
Municipal Expenditures
State of Michigan Department of Treasury Resources for Local Governments
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Uniform Accounting Procedures Manual
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Audit Manual
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Uniform Budget Manual
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Uniform Chart of Accounts
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Bi-Monthly Estimated Revenue Sharing Payments for Local Governments
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Fiscal Database allows for downloading of population, taxable value, state equalized value, tax rates, tax revenues, fees and charges, other revenues, debt, all major expenditure categories, and much more for counties, cities, villages, and townships. Data available for years ending between 7/1/2010 and 6/30/2011.
Federal Government Manual for local governments: IRS Public Employers Outreach Guide 2007
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