City spending is governed by state law. Expenditures must always be for a public purpose. Certain types of large projects must be competitively bid, only some purchasing methods are authorized, and paying city bills requires safeguard measures.
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Learn about state laws regulating disbursement of public funds such as competitive bidding requirements, best value and emergency contracting.
Find general criteria that must be met in order for a public expenditure to be valid.
Learn the process for paying city bills as set by laws applying to all forms of statutory city government.
Understand statutory authority for cities to acquire and dispose of real estate.
Learn what types and price of contracts are subject to competitive bidding requirements.
Explore ways in which League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) members can reduce premium costs.
Get tips to avoid Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) fraud, and access a model policy on Safe Electronic Transfers and Payments…
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