Guide to Local Government Finance in California
This is the most comprehensive treatment of local government finance in any state that I have ever seen. The authors have brought their many decades of professional experience to this important undertaking, and the end product is nothing short of impressive. This guide will prove useful to elected and appointed local government officials, business leaders, reporters, students, faculty, and others who are struggling to understand the highly complex world of local government finance in California. It also underscores exactly why local government managers and fiscal officers play such a critical role in advancing and protecting the public interest in a state as diverse and challenging as California. --Chris McKenzie Executive Director, League of California CitiesOver the course of my 27 years as a city manager, I would have loved to have had a resource like the Guide to Local Government Finance in California to provide to my council members and staff. It uniquely covers all of the ground that encompasses the complexities of local government finance in California and in an easy-to-read way. It s a great resource for elected officials and staff. --Kevin Duggan Western Regional Director, International City and County Management AssociationThe authors of the Guide to Local Government Finance in California sought to create a book for those who are interested in better understanding and navigating the complexity of California local public finance, and their approach makes the volume accessible to a wide range of readers. The book provides a thorough, basic overview, a complete guide that provides plenty of detail. Multari, Coleman, Hampian, and Statler bring an expository tone to many of the most zippy buzz words and processes, and they do so without missing the operative details that make such a book useful for public finance officers...Guide to Local Government Finance in California provides a great deal of information that will be especially helpful to readers who are new to public finance or just looking for primer to fill in areas they might not have as much experience with. It can also serve as an excellent reference for those wishing to find quick answers to specific questions... --Review excerpts from Government Finance Officers Association newsletter